2025 Audi Q5 vs. 2024 Porsche Macan Review

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2025 Audi
Q5

MSRP*: $45,400 to $58,500
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2024 Porsche
Macan

MSRP*: $60,900 to $86,800
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MPG - City 23 MPG 17 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 22 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 53.0 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 362-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 2.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 434-hp, 2.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 - 362 hp 261 - 434 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 4,400 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 in 186.1 in
Exterior Width 74.5 in 76.1 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.0 in
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Head Room Front 38.1 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.3 in
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*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Audi Q5 as you will with the Porsche Macan, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Audi Q5 is a better financial choice over the Porsche Macan, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Audi Q5 is much slimmer than the Porsche Macan, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Audi Q5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Porsche Macan.

Handling
The Audi Q5 has the same turning radius as the Porsche Macan, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Audi Q5 will do just as well as the Porsche Macan, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Audi Q5 and the Porsche Macan.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Audi Q5 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Porsche Macan.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Audi Q5 and the Porsche Macan. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Audi Q5 as you will in the Porsche Macan.