Porsche Macan vs Volvo XC60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Macan. ANCAP's published record does not give the Volvo XC60 a rating. 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 Volvo XC60 gets a 11.2-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Porsche Macan stands out with ventilated seats, Bose audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo XC60. The Volvo XC60 counters with Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Volvo XC60 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 420kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 3.1s 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, 97mm longer than the Volvo XC60 at 4,708mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Macan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 476L in the Porsche Macan and 483L in the Volvo XC60, giving the Volvo XC60 a 7L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Macan leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,400kg. That 100kg 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 Volvo XC60's turning circle is 1.1 m tighter, 11.0 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 Volvo XC60 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 (Volvo XC60). Capped-price servicing: no data (Porsche Macan), 5 years (Volvo XC60).

Where each one leads

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 183kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 2,400kg).

The Volvo XC60: the lower starting price ($74,990 against $171,100), the bigger boot with the seats up (483L against 476L) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Verdict

Volvo XC60 scores higher, 69 vs 61

The Volvo XC60 scores 69 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 40 points), value (Volvo XC60 ahead by 27 points). Warranty: 3 years on the Porsche Macan, 5 on the Volvo XC60.

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