Audi e-tron vs. Porsche Macan
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi e-tron and Porsche Macan contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi e-tron and the Porsche Macan.
In comparing the Audi e-tron's and the Porsche Macan's specifications and ratings, the Audi e-tron has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Porsche Macan has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Audi e-tron's and the Porsche Macan's specifications and ratings, the Audi e-tron is a better car than the Porsche Macan.
Pricing: A used 2023 Audi e-tron ranges from $43,997 to $66,701 while a used 2024 Porsche Macan is priced between $62,710 to $101,278.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi e-tron loses 65.1 percent of its value and the Porsche Macan loses 39.7 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Macan retains 25.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi e-tron.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi e-tron’s base engine makes 402 horsepower, and the Porsche Macan base engine makes 261 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Audi e-tron has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$70,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$57,286
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$37,499 - $71,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$68,421 - $99,909
Starting MSRP:
$60,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$50,139
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$22,400 - $79,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$52,818
Price Range:
$43,997 - $66,701
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$49,986
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
$40,767 - $58,276
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
38
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
19,766
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$74,297
Price Range:
$62,710 - $101,278
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$57,314
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$27,806 - $84,530
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
562
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6,648
# Good or Great Deals:
114
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$47,261
Depreciation %:
66.8%
Resale Value $:
$23,539
Residual Value %:
33.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
66.7%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
62.6% - 66.8%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$24,597
Depreciation %:
40.4%
Resale Value $:
$36,303
Residual Value %:
59.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
50.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
40.4% - 56.6%
Audi e-tron Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Porsche Macan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.1 / 10
Reliability:
6.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi e-tron
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Macan
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
10.7 - 13.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Compact SUVs)
1.1 - 592.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.8 - 26.1
Audi e-tron Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 44Ranking
7 out of / 44Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 44Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 27Ranking
21 out of / 44Ranking
23 out of / 27Ranking
26 out of / 44Ranking
29 out of / 44Ranking
30 out of / 44Ranking
34 out of / 44Ranking
36 out of / 44Ranking
37 out of / 44Porsche Macan Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 68Ranking
17 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 68Ranking
24 out of / 27Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 59Ranking
45 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Gasoline
Audi e-tron Trim Levels
quattro Chronos, quattro Premium, quattro Premium Plus
Porsche Macan Trim Levels
Base, GTS, S, T
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
402 hp
Torque:
490 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
261 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
78 / 79 / 79
Range (city/hwy):
226 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
95 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
10 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
28.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5765 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
65.5 inches
Length:
193 inches
Wheelbase:
115.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4151 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
63.8 inches
Length:
186.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Galaxy Blue Metallic / Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic / Typhoon Gray Metallic
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Gentian Blue Metallic
Gray
Chalk / Volcano Grey Metallic
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Orange
Papaya Metallic
Purple
Copper Ruby Metallic
Red
Carmine Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Pearl Beige w/ Agate Gray Stitching
Black
Black w/ Rock Gray Stitching
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Black/Mojave Beige
Black
Black / Black w/ Chalk Stitching / Black w/ Gentian Blue Stitching / Black w/ Papaya Stitching
Brown
Black/Mojave Beige
Gray
Agate Grey / Black/Pebble Grey
Red
Black/Bordeaux Red
