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Tesla Model 3 vs Porsche Macan comparison

Compare performance (460 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ vs 69,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Tesla Model 3 or Porsche Macan?

Tesla Model 3 vs Porsche Macan: Key differences

Tesla Model 3

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Porsche Macan

  • clearly more power
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Model 3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Tesla Model 3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Porsche Macan costs 69,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,466 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model 3 is clearly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 17 kWh/100km for the Porsche Macan. That’s a difference of about 4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model 3 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 750 km, about 106 km more than the Porsche Macan.

Macan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Macan offers clearly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 460 HP. That’s roughly 179 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.1 s, while the Porsche Macan takes 3.3 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Model 3 is barely faster – reaching 262 km/h, while the Porsche Macan tops out at 260 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan delivers clearly more torque with 1,130 Nm compared to 660 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

Model 3

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 terms of curb weight, Tesla Model 3 is visibly lighter – 1,772 kg compared to 2,295 kg. The difference is around 523 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers barely more boot space – 594 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Macan carries markedly more – 545 kg compared to 377 kg. That’s a difference of about 168 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 750 km
Tesla Model 3
Porsche Macan

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Dimensions and Body

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Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 slices through daily commuting with a silent, confident shove that makes petrolheads reassess their life choices, while its minimalist cabin feels more like a slick gadget gallery than a traditional car interior. For buyers after a fuss-free, tech-forward electric with plenty of grin factor and low running drama, it’s hard to beat—just don't be surprised when the car updates itself overnight.

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Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.

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Tesla Model 3
Porsche Macan

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Price
69,200 - 99,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
83 kWh
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,772 - 1,929 kg
Curb weight
2,295 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
594 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
4,724 mm
Length
4,784 - 4,805 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,938 - 1,952 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Height
1,613 - 1,623 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,288 - 1,348 L
Payload
303 - 377 kg
Payload
470 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
262 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Torque
563 - 1,130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Tesla
Brand
Porsche
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