Kia Sportage vs Porsche Macan – Differences & prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Sportage has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29700 £, while the Porsche Macan costs 69200 £. That’s a price difference of around 39437 £.

As for range, the Porsche Macan performs significantly better – achieving up to 644 km, about 580 km more than the Kia Sportage.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Macan has a decisively edge – offering 639 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 387 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 4.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Macan performs noticeable better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan pulls clearly stronger with 1130 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 780 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Kia Sportage is clearly lighter – 1526 kg compared to 2295 kg. The difference is around 769 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers barely noticeable more room – 587 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs noticeable better – up to 1776 L, which is about 428 L more than the Porsche Macan.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage slight takes the win – 580 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Our conclusion: The Porsche Macan proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Porsche Macan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.