Porsche Macan vs Audi SQ6 e-tron

The Porsche Macan starts from $129,800 before on-road costs, while the Audi SQ6 e-tron opens at $137,500. That makes the Porsche Macan the more affordable entry point by $7,700.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $142,780 and $151,250 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Porsche Macan by roughly $1,800 in electricity alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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

The Porsche Macan stands out with wireless charging, ventilated seats, BOSE audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Audi SQ6 e-tron. The Audi SQ6 e-tron counters with panoramic roof, V2L and Bang & Olufsen audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Porsche Macan uses a Electric producing 265kW and 563Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.7 seconds.

The Audi SQ6 e-tron responds with a Electric Motor making 380kW and 800Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.4 seconds.

The Audi SQ6 e-tron has the clear power advantage at 380kW vs 265kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi SQ6 e-tron is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 100kWh (Porsche Macan) vs 100kWh (Audi SQ6 e-tron). DC fast charging peaks at 270kW (Porsche Macan) vs 270kW (Audi SQ6 e-tron).

The Porsche Macan measures 4,784mm long on a 2,893mm wheelbase, 13mm longer than the Audi SQ6 e-tron at 4,771mm (2,899mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi SQ6 e-tron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 510L in the Porsche Macan and 526L in the Audi SQ6 e-tron, giving the Audi SQ6 e-tron a 16L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, electricity costs roughly $528/year for the Porsche Macan and $888/year for the Audi SQ6 e-tron. That is a $360 annual difference in favour of the Porsche Macan.

Estimated annual total: $528 (Porsche Macan) vs $888 (Audi SQ6 e-tron). The Porsche Macan saves you roughly $360 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Macan) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Audi SQ6 e-tron). The Audi SQ6 e-tron has longer coverage.