Porsche Macan vs. Lexus NX 200t
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche Macan and Lexus NX 200t 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 Porsche Macan and the Lexus NX 200t.
When comparing the Porsche Macan's and the Lexus NX 200t's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Macan has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Lexus NX 200t has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Porsche Macan's and the Lexus NX 200t's specifications and ratings, the Lexus NX 200t is a better car than the Porsche Macan.
Pricing: A used 2017 Porsche Macan ranges from $20,440 to $42,747 while a used 2017 Lexus NX 200t is priced between $18,536 to $28,078.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche Macan’s base engine makes 252 horsepower, and the Lexus NX 200t base engine makes 235 horsepower. The Macan is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 495 miles. The NX 200t is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 445 miles.This gives the Lexus NX 200t the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Porsche Macan the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$47,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$39,935
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$32,880 - $53,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$35,285
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$39,935
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$32,880 - $53,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,138
Price Range:
$20,440 - $42,747
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$20,862
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$17,625 - $30,138
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
187
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
75,734
# Good or Great Deals:
109
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,305
Price Range:
$18,536 - $28,078
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$20,862
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$17,625 - $30,138
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
160
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
79,113
# Good or Great Deals:
57
Porsche Macan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.1 / 10
Reliability:
6.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus NX 200t Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Macan
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.7 - 6.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus NX 200t
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
5.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.7 - 6.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
15.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
27.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 27.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 27.4
Porsche 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 / 68Lexus NX 200t Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Porsche Macan Trim Levels
Base, GTS, S, Turbo
Lexus NX 200t Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
252 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
235 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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):
20 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 495 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 445 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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:
17.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
17.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3902 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
63.9 inches
Length:
184.3 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3940 lbs
Width:
83.9 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Palladium Metallic
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Night Blue Metallic / Sapphire Blue Metallic
Gray
Volcano Grey Metallic
Silver
Rhodium Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Obsidian
Blue
Blue Vortex Metallic
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl
Brown
Autumn Shimmer
Red
Matador Red Mica
Interior Colors
Beige
Luxor Beige
Black
Black / Black/Garnet Red / Black/Luxor Beige
Brown
Espresso / Saddle Brown / Saddle Brown/Luxor Beige
Gray
Agate Grey / Agate Grey/Pebble Grey
Interior Colors
Beige
Creme w/Dark Umber Trim / Creme w/Linear Black Shadow Wood Trim
Black
Black w/Dark Umber Trim / Black w/Linear Black Shadow Wood Trim
Brown
Flaxen w/Dark Umber Trim
Gray
Not available
