Porsche Macan alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Porsche Macan, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Porsche Macan and are good next research steps.

from $45,700

Volkswagen Golf R

Price : 45,700 - 46,500 $
Body Type : 4MOTION Hatchback
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Manual, Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 315 HP
FuelEconomy City : 20 - 22 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 28 - 31 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 280 - 295 lb-ft
Model : Golf R
Modell : 2.0T Manual, 2.0T DSG
Trim Level : 2.0T Manual, 2.0T DSG
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,397 - 3,474 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 14.5 gal
Length : 168.9 in.
Width : 70.4 in.
Height : 57 in.
Brand : Volkswagen

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considerably more power
visibly cheaper
moderately more efficient
noticeably lighter

from $32,000

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Price : 32,000 - 40,800 $
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Manual, Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 241 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 24 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 33 - 34 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 273 lb-ft
Model : Golf GTI
Modell : 2.0T 380 S Manual, 2.0T S DSG, 2.0T 380 SE Manual, 2.0T SE DSG, 2.0T 380 Autobahn Manual, 2.0T Autobahn DSG
Trim Level : 2.0T 380 S Manual, 2.0T S DSG, 2.0T 380 SE Manual, 2.0T SE DSG, 2.0T 380 Autobahn Manual, 2.0T Autobahn DSG
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,137 - 3,188 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.2 gal
Length : 168.8 in.
Width : 70.4 in.
Height : 57 in.
Brand : Volkswagen

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Quick data check: Volkswagen Golf GTI

considerably more power
considerably cheaper
visibly more efficient
visibly lighter

from $56,600

Volvo XC90

Price : 56,600 - 70,600 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type :
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 247 - 295 HP
FuelEconomy City : 20 - 22 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 26 - 27 MPG
Seats : 6 - 7
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 258 - 310 lb-ft
Model : XC90
Modell : B5 AWD Core Bright Theme 7P, B5 AWD Plus Bright Theme 7P, B6 AWD Core Bright Theme 7P, B6 AWD Plus Bright Theme 7P, B6 AWD Ultimate Bright Theme 7P, B6 AWD Plus Bright Theme 6P, B6 AWD Ultimate Bright Theme 6P
Trim Level : B5 AWD Core Bright Theme 7P, B5 AWD Plus Bright Theme 7P, B6 AWD Core Bright Theme 7P, B6 AWD Plus Bright Theme 7P, B6 AWD Ultimate Bright Theme 7P, B6 AWD Plus Bright Theme 6P, B6 AWD Ultimate Bright Theme 6P
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 4,589 - 4,781 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 18.8 gal
Length : 195 in.
Width : 79.1 in.
Height : 69 in.
Brand : Volvo

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Quick data check: Volvo XC90

significantly more power
somewhat lighter
a bit cheaper
somewhat more efficient

from $56,900

Land Rover Defender

Price : 56,900 - 118,900 $
Body Type : 110, 90, 130
Engine Type : Gasoline,
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 296 - 518 HP
Seats : 5 - 8
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 295 - 461 lb-ft
Model : Defender
Modell : 110 P300 S, 110 P400 S, 110 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 110 P400 X, 110 P500 X-Dynamic SE, 110 P525 V8, 90 P300 S, 90 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 90 P525 V8, 130 P300 S, 130 P400 S, 130 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 130 P400 Outbound, 130 P400 X, 130 P500 V8
Trim Level : 110 P300 S, 110 P400 S, 110 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 110 P400 X, 110 P500 X-Dynamic SE, 110 P525 V8, 90 P300 S, 90 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 90 P525 V8, 130 P300 S, 130 P400 S, 130 P400 X-Dynamic SE, 130 P400 Outbound, 130 P400 X, 130 P500 V8
Engine Displacement : 2 - 5 L
Curb weight : 3,870 - 5,800 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 23.8 gal
Length : 180.5 - 211.7 in.
Width : 79.1 in.
Height : 77 in.
Brand : Land Rover

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Quick data check: Land Rover Defender

slightly more power
slightly cheaper
only slightly lighter

from $58,000

Mercedes-Benz CLE

Price : 58,000 - 82,600 $
Body Type : 4MATIC Coupe, 4MATIC Cabriolet, 4MATIC+ Coupe, 4MATIC+ Cabriolet
Engine Type :
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 255 - 443 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 24 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 32 - 34 MPG
Seats : 4
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 295 - 413 lb-ft
Model : CLE
Modell : CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe, CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet, CLE 450 4MATIC Coupe, CLE 450 4MATIC Cabriolet, AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe, AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet
Trim Level : CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe, CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet, CLE 450 4MATIC Coupe, CLE 450 4MATIC Cabriolet, AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe, AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet
Engine Displacement : 2 - 3 L
Curb weight : 4,057 - 4,486 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 17.2 - 17.4 gal
Trunk Volume : 9.6 - 14.5 cu. ft.
Length : 191 in.
Width : 73.3 - 76.2 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Mercedes-Benz

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Quick data check: Mercedes-Benz CLE

visibly more power
very slightly cheaper
visibly more efficient
only slightly lighter

from $27,000

Nissan Altima

Price : 27,000 - 34,800 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 182 - 188 HP
FuelEconomy City : 25 - 27 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 34 - 39 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 178 - 180 lb-ft
Model : Altima
Modell : SV FWD, SR FWD, S FWD, SL FWD, SV AWD, SR AWD, SL AWD
Trim Level : SV FWD, SR FWD, S FWD, SL FWD, SV AWD, SR AWD, SL AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,255 - 3,490 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 16 - 16.2 gal
Trunk Volume : 15.4 cu. ft.
Length : 192.9 in.
Width : 72.9 in.
Height : 56 - 57 in.
Brand : Nissan

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Quick data check: Nissan Altima

substantially more power
significantly cheaper
noticeably more efficient
visibly lighter

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