Porsche Cayenne Electric vs Porsche Macan

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. 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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric stands out with BOSE audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan counters with panoramic roof and Bose audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Porsche Cayenne Electric uses a Electric producing 325kW and 835Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 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 325kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric) vs 100kWh (Porsche Macan), giving WLTP ranges of 542km and 513km. DC fast charging peaks at 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric) vs 270kW (Porsche Macan).

Space & Comfort

The Porsche Cayenne Electric measures 4,985mm long on a 3,023mm wheelbase, 180mm longer than the Porsche Macan at 4,805mm (2,893mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric and 476L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 305L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Porsche Macan turns in a 12.1 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric costs about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/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. That is $81 a year less for the Porsche Macan.

Warranty: 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Macan).

Where each one leads

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: the lower starting price ($167,800 against $171,100), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 476L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,500kg).

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 325kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,018 a year against $1,099).

The Verdict

Porsche Macan scores higher, 61 vs 60

The Porsche Macan scores 61 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Porsche Macan ahead by 11 points), practicality (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 11 points), performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Porsche Macan costs about $81 less (21.2 kWh/100km against 22.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, 476L in the Porsche Macan.

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