Porsche Macan

Porsche Macan: Which Version Should You Buy?

The Porsche Macan choice depends mainly on whether you want the lower fuel consumption of an early Diesel, the lighter weight of a Gasoline model, the performance of a GTS or Turbo, or the second-generation electric drivetrain.

The Porsche Macan choice depends mainly on whether you want the lower fuel consumption of an early Diesel, the lighter weight of a Gasoline model, the performance of a GTS or Turbo, or the second-generation electric drivetrain. The first generation and its restylings cover 2013–2025 as SUV 5-doors models with 16 listed versions in total, while the second generation starts in 2024 and adds 5 electric SUV 5-doors versions. Across the catalogue, output runs from 211 hp in the first-generation 3.0 PDK Diesel to 639 hp in the second-generation Turbo AT. No prices or sale listings are included in the supplied data, so the comparison below explains what each specification offers rather than estimating purchase cost.

Porsche Macan generations: what changed?

The first-generation Porsche Macan ran from 2013 to 2019 as an SUV 5-doors with 8 versions. Its broad engine choice is its main advantage for used-car buyers: the range includes 1984 cc Inline 4 Gasoline engines, 2967 cc V-shaped 6 Diesel engines, and V-shaped 6 Gasoline engines of 2997 cc or 3604 cc. Every listed version has Turbo boost, a 7-speed Robotic gearbox and AWD.

The first restyling ran from 2018 to 2021, remaining an SUV 5-doors but narrowing the selection to 4 versions. All use Gasoline, Turbo, direct injection, a 7-speed Robotic gearbox and AWD. The Macan 2.0 PDK has a 1984 cc Inline 4, while Macan S 3.0 PDK, Macan GTS 2.9 PDK and Macan Turbo 2.9 PDK use V-shaped 6 engines.

The second restyling ran from 2021 to 2025 and also provides 4 Gasoline versions with Turbo boost, direct injection, a 7-speed Robotic gearbox and AWD. Buyers can choose the 1984 cc Inline 4 in 2.0 PDK or 2.0 T PDK, or the 2894 cc V-shaped 6 in 2.9 V6 S PDK and 2.9 V6 GTS PDK.

The second generation starts in 2024 as an SUV 5-doors with 5 electric versions. These switch to a 1-speed Automatic transmission. AT has RWD, while 4 AT, 4S AT, GTS AT and Turbo AT have AWD. Engine displacement, cylinders, layout and boost are not measured for these electric versions.

Porsche Macan engine options and specs

Repeated version names are distinguished below by power and production phase.

Among combustion versions, the 2018–2021 Macan Turbo 2.9 PDK produces approximately 152 hp per litre, the highest calculated figure in the supplied range. The 2021–2025 2.9 V6 GTS PDK is close at approximately 152 hp per litre. The first-generation 3.6 PDK with 440 hp produces approximately 122 hp per litre, while the 2.0 PDK with 252 hp produces approximately 127 hp per litre. Power-per-litre cannot be calculated for the electric versions because displacement is not measured.

Porsche Macan performance, fuel economy and mpg data

For minimum listed fuel consumption, the first-generation 3.0 PDK Diesel versions are the clear choices: both return 6.3 L/100 km combined. The 258 hp version reaches 100 km/h 1.4 seconds sooner than the 211 hp version and has a 14 km/h higher top speed, while matching its listed city, highway and combined consumption.

For Gasoline performance, the 2021–2025 2.9 V6 GTS PDK reaches 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. That is 2.1 seconds quicker than the contemporary 2.0 PDK and 1.9 seconds quicker than 2.0 T PDK. Both 2.0 versions have identical power, torque, top speed and consumption, but 2.0 T PDK is 0.2 seconds quicker to 100 km/h.

The electric GTS AT records the quickest measured time in the catalogue at 3.8 seconds. It is 0.3 seconds quicker than 4S AT, 1.4 seconds quicker than 4 AT and 1.9 seconds quicker than AT. Turbo AT has the highest output and torque, but its acceleration and top speed are not measured, so it cannot be ranked on those two figures.

Porsche Macan dimensions, weight and wheel specs

The first-generation combustion models have kerb weights from 1845 to 1925 kg and gross weights from 2445 to 2575 kg. Ground clearance ranges from 198 to 205 mm, and every version has a 75 L tank. Listed wheel combinations are 235/60 R18 with 255/55 R18, or 235/55 R19 with 255/50 R19.

The 2018–2021 restyling weighs from 1865 to 1945 kg, with gross weight from 2510 to 2580 kg. Macan 2.0 PDK, Macan S 3.0 PDK and Macan Turbo 2.9 PDK have 205 mm of ground clearance; Macan GTS 2.9 PDK has 190 mm. All use a 65 L tank. The 18-inch combination is 235/60 R18 with 255/55 R18, while Macan GTS 2.9 PDK and Macan Turbo 2.9 PDK use 265/45 R20 with 295/40 R20.

The 2021–2025 restyling weighs from 1845 to 1960 kg and has gross weights from 2510 to 2580 kg. Ground clearance is not measured, and each version has a 65 L tank. The two 2.0 models use 235/55 R19 with 255/50 R19; 2.9 V6 S PDK uses 265/45 R20 with 295/40 R20; and 2.9 V6 GTS PDK uses 265/40 R21 with 295/35 R21.

For the electric generation, AT weighs 2220 kg, 4S AT 2345 kg, GTS AT 2395 kg and 4 AT 2405 kg; Turbo AT kerb weight is not measured. Gross weight is not measured for Turbo AT, 4 AT, AT and 4S AT, while GTS AT is 2940 kg. Ground clearance and tank capacity are not measured for all five. Wheel sizes are also not measured except for GTS AT, which lists 255/45 R21, 255/40 R22, 295/40 R21 and 295/35 R22.

Calculated kerb weight per horsepower helps separate versions with similar performance ambitions. The 2018–2021 Macan Turbo 2.9 PDK carries approximately 4.4 kg per hp, compared with approximately 5.0 kg per hp for Macan GTS 2.9 PDK and approximately 5.3 kg per hp for Macan S 3.0 PDK. Among electric models with measured weights, GTS AT carries approximately 4.2 kg per hp, 4S AT approximately 4.5 kg per hp, 4 AT approximately 5.9 kg per hp and AT approximately 6.2 kg per hp.

Which Porsche Macan version should you buy?

Choose the 2013–2019 3.0 PDK Diesel with 258 hp if listed fuel consumption matters most. It combines the catalogue’s lowest combined figure of 6.3 L/100 km with 580 Nm, a 6.3-second acceleration time and a 230 km/h top speed. The 211 hp Diesel matches its economy and torque but is slower, so its advantage cannot be established without price data.

Choose the 2013–2019 2.0 PDK with 252 hp for a lighter first-generation Gasoline option. At 1845 kg, it is 80 kg lighter than either 3.6 PDK version. Compared with the 237 hp 2.0 PDK, it adds 15 hp and 20 Nm, cuts the acceleration time by 0.2 seconds, raises top speed by 6 km/h and reduces combined consumption by 0.1 L/100 km.

Choose the 2018–2021 Macan GTS 2.9 PDK if you want a middle ground between Macan S 3.0 PDK and Macan Turbo 2.9 PDK. Relative to Macan S 3.0 PDK, it adds 26 hp and 40 Nm, reaches 100 km/h 0.2 seconds sooner, adds 7 km/h of top speed and uses 0.3 L/100 km less combined. Macan Turbo 2.9 PDK adds another 60 hp and 30 Nm and is 0.4 seconds quicker, but its combined figure rises by 0.2 L/100 km.

Choose the 2021–2025 2.0 T PDK over 2.0 PDK when acceleration is the deciding specification: both have 265 hp, 400 Nm, 232 km/h top speed, 1845 kg kerb weight and 8.7 L/100 km combined consumption, while 2.0 T PDK reaches 100 km/h 0.2 seconds sooner. Without price data, no value-for-money distinction can be made.

Choose the 2021–2025 2.9 V6 GTS PDK for the strongest measured combustion performance. Compared with 2.9 V6 S PDK, it adds 60 hp and 30 Nm, cuts the acceleration time by 0.3 seconds and adds 13 km/h of top speed. Both have the same listed combined consumption of 8.4 L/100 km, although GTS is 30 kg heavier.

Choose the second-generation AT if RWD and the lowest measured electric kerb weight are priorities. It weighs 2220 kg, which is 125 kg less than 4S AT, 175 kg less than GTS AT and 185 kg less than 4 AT. Choose 4S AT for AWD and a 4.1-second time without stepping up to GTS AT. Choose GTS AT for the quickest measured acceleration, while Turbo AT is the output leader with 639 hp and 1130 Nm. Turbo AT’s acceleration, speed, weight and wheel specifications are not measured, so its extra output cannot be converted into a complete performance comparison from the available data.

The supplied catalogue contains no price, reliability, engine-fault, maintenance or for-sale information. Those factors cannot be used to recommend one Porsche Macan over another here; the defensible choice must rest on the measured engine, performance, economy, weight and drivetrain figures above.