Porsche Macan vs Volkswagen Tayron

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 Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Porsche Macan stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Bose audio — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen Tayron. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Porsche Macan gets leather upholstery while the Volkswagen Tayron offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Porsche Macan and 3-zone in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 420kW vs 110kW. 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, 13mm longer than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Macan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 476L in the Porsche Macan and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Porsche Macan a 131L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Porsche Macan leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 700kg 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); both turn in a 12.1 m circle, 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 Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Macan) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (476L against 345L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 1,800kg).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the lower starting price ($48,290 against $171,100) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Verdict

Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 61

The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 to the Porsche Macan's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 54 points), value (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 34 points), safety (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 26 points). Boot space with the seats up: 476L in the Porsche Macan, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron. Warranty: 3 years on the Porsche Macan, 5 on the Volkswagen Tayron.

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