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Porsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6vsPorsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2021

S 2.9 V6

380 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2021-present
VS

Porsche Cayenne III

3.0 V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    259 km/h
    161 mph
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Porsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    815 km
    507 mi
  • Largest trunk
    770 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
Power
380hp283kW
340hp254kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Gross weight
2,580kg5,688lb
2,830kg6,239lb
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
76.9s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
80.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
24.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
815km507mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,726mm186in
4,918mm194in
Width
1,927mm76in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,621mm64in
1,696mm67in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,895mm114in
Front track
1,645mm65in
-
Rear track
1,655mm65in
-
Ground clearance
202mm8in
-
Trunk volume
458L
770L
Max trunk volume
1,503L
1,710L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
75L
CO2 emissions-
209g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6Porsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V65,200-6,700 rpm1,850-5,000 rpm6,950 rpm
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V65,300-6,400 rpm1,340-5,300 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
24.7 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
380 hp
283 kW
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6 has 40 hp more than Porsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6 and Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
1,985 kg
4,376 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
259 km/h
161 mph
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V64.8 s
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V66.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6 and Porsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6 and Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
657 km
408 mi
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
815 km
507 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
380 hp
283 kW
4.8 s
259 km/h
161 mph
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
6.2 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
458 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Length
4,918 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,696 mm
66.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.8 s
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6PorscheCayenne III3.0 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
6.2 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
1,985 kg
4,376 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
458 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Length
4,918 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,696 mm
66.8 in
Range score
657 km
408 mi
815 km
507 mi
CO2 score
-
209 g/km
Trunk score
458 L
16.2 cu ft
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6Porsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Cayenne III 3.0 V6

  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 159 km (99 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 312 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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