Porsche Cayenne vs Porsche Macan

How does the Porsche Cayenne stack up against the Porsche Macan? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Porsche CayennePorsche Cayenne
vs
Porsche MacanPorsche Macan
SpecPorsche CayennePorsche Macan
Horsepower (max)1,136 hp630 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.5 s3.3 s
Top speed305 km/h272 km/h
Variants179
Body stylePerformance SUVPerformance SUV
Generation9YA / E395B / Y3
Production2018 – present2014 – present
Length4,985 mm4,784 mm
Width1,980 mm1,938 mm
Height1,674 mm1,622 mm
Wheelbase2,895 mm2,893 mm

Porsche Cayenne vs Porsche Macan: common questions

Is the Porsche Cayenne or Porsche Macan faster?
The Porsche Cayenne is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.4s versus the Porsche Macan's 3.1s (0-100 km/h in 2.5s vs 3.3s).
Which has more horsepower, the Porsche Cayenne or the Porsche Macan?
The Porsche Cayenne makes more power: 1,136 hp (847 kW) versus 630 hp (470 kW) for the Porsche Macan.
Is the Porsche Cayenne or Porsche Macan faster on top speed?
The Porsche Cayenne has the higher top speed at 190 mph (305 km/h), versus 169 mph (272 km/h) for the Porsche Macan.
What is the main difference between the Porsche Cayenne and the Porsche Macan?
Both are performance suvs in the same class. The Porsche Cayenne has the power advantage, while the Porsche Macan undercuts it, so the choice comes down to the spec differences above.