Porsche Macan vs. Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche Macan and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport 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 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
In comparing the Porsche Macan's and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Macan has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Porsche Macan's and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a better car than the Porsche Macan.
Pricing: A used 2024 Porsche Macan ranges from $62,710 to $101,278 while a used 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is priced between $34,813 to $51,998. For a new model, the Porsche Macan's price is between $68,421 and $99,909, with the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport priced between $38,615 and $54,400.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Porsche Macan loses 39.7 percent of its value and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport loses 45.9 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Macan retains 6.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche Macan’s base engine makes 261 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport base engine makes 269 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$38,615 - $54,400
Starting MSRP:
$36,985
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
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:
578
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4,892
# Good or Great Deals:
202
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$42,869
Price Range:
$34,813 - $51,998
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5,428
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
576
# Good or Great Deals:
97
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%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$17,254
Depreciation %:
46.7%
Resale Value $:
$19,731
Residual Value %:
53.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
Porsche Macan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.1 / 10
Reliability:
6.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
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
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
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 / 68Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Rankings
Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
19 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
30 out of / 32Ranking
39 out of / 67Ranking
41 out of / 67Ranking
42 out of / 59Ranking
49 out of / 67Ranking
51 out of / 67Ranking
57 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Porsche Macan Trim Levels
Base, GTS, S, T
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Trim Levels
SE, SE 4Motion, SEL 4Motion, SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion, SEL R-Line 4Motion
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
TOP SAFETY PICK
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
269 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 502 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Android Auto:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
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:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.6 inches
Cargo Space:
40.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
152.3 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4173 lbs
Width:
88.5 inches
Height:
68.1 inches
Length:
195.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Gentian Blue Metallic
Gray
Chalk / Volcano Grey Metallic
Orange
Papaya Metallic
Purple
Copper Ruby Metallic
Red
Carmine Red
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Silver Mist Metallic
White
Pure White
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
Interior Colors
Beige
Dark Beige/Titan Black
Black
Titan Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
