Porsche Macan vs Toyota C-HR

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 Porsche Macan features a 10.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.6-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

Interior trim differs: the Porsche Macan gets leather upholstery while the Toyota C-HR offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The Porsche Macan uses a Electric producing 420kW and 955Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.8 seconds.

The Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 420kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 6.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Porsche Macan measures 4,805mm long on a 2,893mm wheelbase, 443mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Macan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 476L in the Porsche Macan and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Porsche Macan a 88L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Macan leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 1,775kg 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 Toyota C-HR's turning circle is 1.7 m tighter, 10.4 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, electricity for the Porsche Macan costs about $1,018 a year (21.2 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Macan) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (476L against 388L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: the lower starting price ($46,940 against $171,100) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 61

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Porsche Macan's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 70 points), value (Toyota C-HR ahead by 44 points). Boot space with the seats up: 476L in the Porsche Macan, 388L in the Toyota C-HR. Warranty: 3 years on the Porsche Macan, 5 on the Toyota C-HR.

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