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VW Tiguan vs Porsche Macan – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether VW Tiguan or Porsche Macan fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Tiguan has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32800 £, while the Porsche Macan costs 69200 £. That’s a price difference of around 36386 £.

As for range, the Porsche Macan performs decisively better – achieving up to 644 km, about 518 km more than the VW Tiguan.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Macan has a significantly edge – offering 639 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 367 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 VW Tiguan takes 5.90 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Macan performs slight better – reaching 260 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 242 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Macan pulls clearly stronger with 1130 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 730 Nm difference.

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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, VW Tiguan is decisively lighter – 1599 kg compared to 2295 kg. The difference is around 696 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers to a small extent more room – 652 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 112 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs slightly better – up to 1650 L, which is about 302 L more than the Porsche Macan.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Macan slight takes the win – 545 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 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.

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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 Tiguan

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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Porsche Macan

Der Porsche Macan verkörpert die ideale Fusion aus Sportlichkeit und Alltagstauglichkeit und beeindruckt mit seiner dynamischen Linienführung. Innen erwartet den Fahrer ein luxuriös ausgestatteter Raum, der höchste Qualität mit modernster Technologie verbindet. Fahreigenschaften und Handling sind auf typisch Porsche-Niveau und bieten ein unvergleichliches Fahrerlebnis, das jeden Ausflug zum Vergnügen macht.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32800 - 51900 £
Price
69200 - 99000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
32 - 190 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L
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
1599 - 1890 kg
Curb weight
2295 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
4539 mm
Length
4784 - 4805 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Width
1938 - 1952 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Height
1613 - 1623 mm
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
Payload
460 - 533 kg
Payload
470 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
198 - 242 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Porsche

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What drivetrain options does the VW Tiguan have?

The VW Tiguan is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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