Porsche Macan vs Volvo XC90

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 XC90 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 XC90 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 XC90. The Volvo XC90 counters with Bowers & Wilkins 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 XC90 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 7.7 seconds.

The Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 420kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 3.9s 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, 148mm shorter than the Volvo XC90 at 4,953mm (2,984mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo XC90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 476L in the Porsche Macan and 301L in the Volvo XC90, giving the Porsche Macan a 175L advantage. The Volvo XC90 seats 7 vs 5.

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 XC90's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 12.0 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 XC90 about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Macan) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo XC90). Capped-price servicing: no data (Porsche Macan), 5 years (Volvo XC90).

Where each one leads

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 183kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (476L against 301L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 2,400kg).

The Volvo XC90: the lower starting price ($97,990 against $171,100) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Verdict

Volvo XC90 scores higher, 67 vs 61

The Volvo XC90 scores 67 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 43 points), value (Volvo XC90 ahead by 18 points). Boot space with the seats up: 476L in the Porsche Macan, 301L in the Volvo XC90. Warranty: 3 years on the Porsche Macan, 5 on the Volvo XC90.

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