Porsche Macan 4 vs Audi Q6 e-tron side-by-side comparison

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Here's a detailed side‑by‑side comparison of the Porsche Macan 4 and the Audi Q6 e‑tron (both built on the shared PPE platform), covering dimensions, performance, range, charging, and pricing:

Dimensions & Cargo

Feature	Porsche Macan 4 (EV)	Audi Q6 e‑tron (SUV)
Length	4 784 mm (+1.3 cm longer)	4 771 mm (carsized.com, carsized.com)
Width (w/o mirrors)	1 938 mm (–1 mm narrower)	1 939 mm
Height	1 623 mm (–6.2 cm lower)	1 685 mm
Wheelbase	2 893 mm (+4 mm)	2 889 mm
Ground clearance	18.5 cm (+0.5 cm)	18.0 cm
Cargo space (seats up)	540 L (+3%)	526 L
Cargo space (max)	1 348 L (–14%)	1 529 L
Kerb weight	2 295 kg (+1%)	2 275 kg

Powertrain & Performance​

Porsche Macan 4 (EV)​

• Single-motor rear-wheel drive, 340 PS (250 kW); available AWD versions like 4S (387 PS) and Turbo (584 PS)
• 0–100 km/h in 5.7 s (4S in 5.2 s; Turbo in 3.3 s)
• Top speed: 220 km/h (240 in 4S, higher in Turbo)
• Battery: 100 kWh gross / 95 kWh usable; range (WLTP) ~536–641 km depending on model
• Fast charging: DC 320+ kW, 0–80% in ~21 min

Audi Q6 e‑tron​

• Trim levels:
  • Performance (single-motor RWD): ~306–326 PS; 0–100 km/h ~6.7 s
  • Quattro (dual-motor AWD): ~388–456 PS; 0–100 km/h ~5.6–5.9 s
  • SQ6 (performance flagship): 517 PS; 0–100 km/h ~4.3–4.9 s
• Battery options: 83 kWh usable (292 PS) or 100 kWh usable (306–517 PS) .
• Range (WLTP): 458–641 km; dual‑motor ≈ 540–625 km .
• Fast charging: 270 kW DC; recover ~255 km in 10 min, 10–80% in ~21 min

Real-world Efficiency​

• Macan EV consumes ~17–21 kWh/100 km
• Q6 e‑tron consumption ranges between ~16–19.6 kWh/100 km depending on variant

Price & Positioning​

• Macan EV (EU) starts around €84,100 (~$62,900 in US) .
• Audi Q6 e‑tron (US) MSRP starts from $65,095 (Premium RWD), up to ~$78k (Prestige AWD)
• In Europe, Q6 e‑tron starts around €63,500 (£60,700 in UK) .
• UK pricing for Macan EV unknown internationally, but positioned above Q6 e‑tron in EU.

Summary​

• Shared platform & charging: Both use the PPE architecture and 800 V fast‑charging technology, allowing ultra-fast DC charging (~270–320 kW).
• Sizes: Macan is slightly longer, lower, and tighter on cargo, offering sportier stance. Q6 e‑tron is taller with more cargo space.
• Performance trims: Macan focuses on performance (340–584 PS); Q6 e‑tron offers more variety—from efficient RWD to high-performance SQ6.
• Range & efficiency: Comparable—both topping 600 km WLTP in upper variants. Q6 e‑tron RWD slightly more efficient.
• Price positioning: Macan EV is more premium; Q6 e‑tron delivers similar tech and performance at a slightly lower price point.

Which One Suits You?​

• For driving dynamics & sport feel: choose the Macan EV, especially Turbo version.
• For versatility, cargo, and price flexibility: the Q6 e‑tron (especially dual-motor) is a strong pick.
• If you want the fastest EV pace: the SQ6 e‑tron (517 PS, ~4.3–4.9 s 0‑100) competes with Macan Turbo.