Audi E-Tron vs Porsche Macan
What's the difference?

Audi E-Tron

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2022 price

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Porsche Macan

$97,888 - $166,950

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Summary

2022 Audi E-Tron

2024 Porsche Macan

By Tom White

By Andrew Chesterton

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Multi-Motor – Mixed Types

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Electric range

320 km

Electric range

654 km

Energy consumption

27.0 kWh/100km

16.2 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

95.00 kWh

100.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Mean looks
Understated power
Mind-bending handling

Awesome ride and handing
Big battery means big range
Turbo acceleration is ridiculous

Dislikes

Feels its weight around town
Lacking some EV innovations
Energy efficiency

Big price jump from ICE
Lacks fizz and emotion
Ergonomic quirks in the cabin

2022 Audi E-Tron Summary

The e-tron S was inevitable.

The marriage of the latest automotive trends – sporty electrified SUVs with specific performance bits, the e-tron S is as much rooted in Audi’s future as it is in the present.

Having been one of the earliest fully electric German cars in the space, and now with a few years of age on it. Can the e-tron S shine as one of the best? Read on to find out.

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2024 Porsche Macan Summary

This might be the biggest gamble in Porsche's history. It's the latest version of its best-selling car, the Porsche Macan, only this one has a very big difference.

You see, this time, it’s all-electric. There is not an internal-combustion engine (ICE) in sight. And that makes climbing into an entry-level Macan significantly more expensive than ever before.

So, will this bold shift help or hinder the Macan in Australia? And is this the country’s best all-electric SUV?

There’s only one way find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2022 Audi E-Tron 2024 Porsche Macan

Verdict

The e-tron S looks mean, feels premium, and blends serious power with surprising grace under pressure. I still can’t shake the feeling I had with the standard e-tron, though, that this car is an Audi sports SUV first and an electric car second, and its weight holds it back from being as fun to drive as I think some rivals are.

If you love Audi and you want to go electric without stepping into something too unfamiliar it’s a great option. If you want an electric car which takes full advantage of what the next generation of technology can offer, keep an eye out, there’s plenty of fresh metal on the way.

Verdict

There is no doubting the substance of the Porsche Macan Electric. Its ride, steering and poise make it a joy to drive on twisting roads, and it ticks the practicality boxes, too.

The only lingering question is whether enough people are ready to make the all-electric switch. Only then will we know if Porsche's Macan gamble has paid off.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Audi E-Tron vs Porsche Macan What's the difference?

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Audi E-Tron vs Porsche Macan
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