Lexus NX vs Porsche Macan

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

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 Lexus NX features a 9.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-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 Lexus NX stands out with Mark Levinson audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan counters with panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus NX gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Porsche Macan offers leather.

Drivetrain

The Lexus NX uses a Hybrid producing 179kW and 239Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 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 179kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 3.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Lexus NX measures 4,660mm long on a 2,690mm wheelbase, 145mm 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 520L in the Lexus NX and 476L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Lexus NX a 44L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Macan leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,000kg 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 Lexus NX's turning circle is 0.7 m tighter, 11.4 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 Lexus NX costs about $1,425 a year (5 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 / Unlimited (Lexus NX) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Macan). Capped-price servicing: 4 years (Lexus NX), no data (Porsche Macan).

Where each one leads

The Lexus NX: the lower starting price ($71,700 against $171,100), the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 476L) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 179kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 1,500kg).

The Verdict

Lexus NX scores higher, 79 vs 61

The Lexus NX scores 79 to the Porsche Macan's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 47 points), value (Lexus NX ahead by 34 points). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Lexus NX, 476L in the Porsche Macan. Warranty: 5 years on the Lexus NX, 3 on the Porsche Macan.

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