Porsche Macan 2013 vs Audi Q5 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
| Porsche Macan engine produces 3 HP more power than Audi Q5, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Porsche Macan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Porsche Macan consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Macan could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Porsche Macan consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A7 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi Q5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi Q5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Porsche Macan 2013 2.0 engine: This engine, while more reliable than previous versions of the EA88 series, still has several characteristic issues. The main problems include:
Timing chain stretching. The chain typically lasts around ... More about Porsche Macan 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Porsche Macan is 3 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Macan is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Porsche Macan has 50 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. This could mean that the Porsche Macan uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q5 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Macan is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi Q5. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`445 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Porsche Macan has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi Q5, so Porsche Macan quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 29 200 | 26 600 | |
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