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VW ID.4 vs Porsche Macan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (340 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (34600 £ vs 69200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.4 or Porsche Macan?

VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Porsche Macan

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW ID.4 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34600 £, while the Porsche Macan costs 69200 £. That’s a price difference of around 34599 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.4: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the Porsche Macan with 17 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.40 kWh.

As for range, the Porsche Macan performs a bit better – achieving up to 644 km, about 75 km more than the VW ID.4.

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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 has a convincingly edge – offering 639 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the VW ID.4 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Macan performs evident better – reaching 260 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Macan pulls noticeable stronger with 1130 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 451 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, VW ID.4 is a bit lighter – 1975 kg compared to 2295 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.4 offers slight more room – 543 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.4 performs slightly better – up to 1575 L, which is about 227 L more than the Porsche Macan.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 hardly perceptible takes the win – 551 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Macan proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Macan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £69,200
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Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 639 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 585 - 644 km
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VW ID.4

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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The VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.

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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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4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34600 - 47200 £
Price
69200 - 99000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh
Electric Range
356 - 569 km
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
52 - 77 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
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1975 - 2248 kg
Curb weight
2295 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
543 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
4582 - 4584 mm
Length
4784 - 4805 mm
Width
1852 mm
Width
1938 - 1952 mm
Height
1619 - 1634 mm
Height
1613 - 1623 mm
Max trunk capacity
1575 L
Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
Payload
511 - 551 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Porsche

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Is the VW ID.4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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