Jeep Wrangler vs Porsche Macan

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Jeep Wrangler a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Macan. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Jeep Wrangler features a 8.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Porsche Macan gets a 10.9-inch display and 12.6-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Wrangler stands out with Alpine audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Jeep Wrangler uses a Petrol I4 Turbo producing 200kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.3 seconds.

The Porsche Macan responds with a Electric making 420kW and 955Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds.

The Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 420kW vs 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 5.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Jeep Wrangler measures 4,334mm long on a 2,459mm wheelbase, 471mm shorter than the Porsche Macan at 4,805mm (2,893mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Macan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 365L in the Jeep Wrangler and 476L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Porsche Macan a 111L advantage. The Porsche Macan seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Porsche Macan leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 1,003kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Wrangler's turning circle is 2.1 m tighter, 10.0 m against 12.1 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Jeep Wrangler costs about $2,907 a year (10.2 L/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Macan about $1,018 a year (21.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Wrangler) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Macan). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Jeep Wrangler), no data (Porsche Macan).

Where each one leads

The Jeep Wrangler: the lower starting price ($81,990 against $171,100) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 200kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (476L against 365L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 1,497kg).

The Verdict

Porsche Macan scores higher, 61 vs 60

The Porsche Macan scores 61 to the Jeep Wrangler's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 46 points), value (Jeep Wrangler ahead by 20 points), practicality (Porsche Macan ahead by 13 points). Boot space with the seats up: 365L in the Jeep Wrangler, 476L in the Porsche Macan. Warranty: 5 years on the Jeep Wrangler, 3 on the Porsche Macan.

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