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

GTS 2.9 V6

440 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2021-present
VS

Porsche Cayenne III

S 2.9 V6

440 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2017-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Most powerful
    440 hp
    328 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,960 kg
    4,321 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    798 km
    496 mi
  • Largest trunk
    770 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V6PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Power
440hp328kW
440hp328kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Gross weight
2,580kg5,688lb
2,840kg6,261lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
81.2s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
17.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
798km496mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
2,894cc177cu in
Length
4,726mm186in
4,918mm194in
Width
1,927mm76in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,596mm63in
1,696mm67in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,895mm114in
Front track
1,648mm65in
-
Rear track
1,659mm65in
-
Ground clearance
177mm7in
-
Trunk volume
458L
770L
Max trunk volume
1,503L
1,710L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
75L
CO2 emissions-
213g/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 GTS 2.9 V6Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 GTS 2.9 V6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V65,700-6,600 rpm1,900-5,600 rpm6,850 rpm
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V65,700-6,600 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V6PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
17.8 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V6
440 hp
328 kW
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
440 hp
328 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V6
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
2,020 kg
4,453 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 2021GTS 2.9 V6
272 km/h
169 mph
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
265 km/h
165 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 2021GTS 2.9 V64.5 s
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V65.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 GTS 2.9 V6 and Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6: 0.7 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 2021GTS 2.9 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6 and Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 GTS 2.9 V6: 0.5 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 2021GTS 2.9 V6
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V6
758 km
471 mi
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
798 km
496 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V6
440 hp
328 kW
4.5 s
272 km/h
169 mph
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
440 hp
328 kW
5.2 s
265 km/h
165 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 2021GTS 2.9 V6
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
458 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,596 mm
62.8 in
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 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 2021GTS 2.9 V6
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 GTS 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 2021GTS 2.9 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.5 s
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.2 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 2021GTS 2.9 V6
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V6PorscheCayenne IIIS 2.9 V6
Power
440 hp
328 kW
440 hp
328 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
458 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,596 mm
62.8 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
758 km
471 mi
798 km
496 mi
CO2 score
-
213 g/km
Trunk score
458 L
16.2 cu ft
770 L
27.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 GTS 2.9 V6Porsche Cayenne III S 2.9 V6
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 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 S 2.9 V6

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 40 km (25 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
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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