2024 Porsche Macan vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

Picture of the 2024 Porsche Macan

2024 Porsche
Macan

MSRP*: $60,900 to $86,800
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

2024 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $43,320 to $53,795
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MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 25 MPG 26 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 53.0 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 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)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 261 - 434 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 4,409 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 186.1 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 76.1 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Info not available Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Info not available Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 in

*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 Porsche Macan as you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander, 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). The Porsche Macan will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Porsche Macan is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Porsche Macan, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Handling
The Porsche Macan has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Toyota Grand Highlander, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Porsche Macan. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Porsche Macan and the Toyota Grand Highlander.

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

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Porsche Macan seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Porsche Macan has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander.