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2023 Porsche Macan vs. 2023 Audi Q5

2022 Porsche Macan vs. 2022 Audi Q5
2023 Porsche Macan

vs.

2023 Audi Q5
$57,500 MSRP

Starting Price

$43,500 MSRP
4

Available Trim Packages

3
2.0L Inline 4-Cylinder

Base Engine

2.0L Inline 4-Cylinder
144 mph

Top Track Speed (Base Trim)

130 mph
6.0 seconds

0–60 Acceleration (Base Trim)

6.8 seconds

If you’re a discerning driver who is looking for a performance-oriented luxury SUV upgrade, you’re probably going to center your attention on Porsche and Audi. Both brands bring elite engineering and stunning designs to the roads of Matthews, but only one will exceed your performance expectations. In the guide below, Hendrick Porsche offers a look at the 2023 Porsche Macan vs. 2023 Audi Q5 crossover SUVs. Continue reading to kickstart your Porsche vs. Audi research. 

 

 

Macan vs. Q5: Under the Hood

Perhaps the best place to begin a Porsche vs. Audi comparison is under the hood. In the case of the Porsche Macan vs. Audi Q5, you may be surprised to learn that they both wear a powerful 2.0L turbo inline 4-cylinder engine alongside a 7-speed automatic transmission. But as you’ll learn below, this similarity doesn’t quite put them on a level playing field on the Indian Trail roads. 

2023 Porsche Macan Base Engine

  • 2.0L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine
  • 261 hp
  • 295 lb-ft of torque
  • Top speed of 144 mph
  • 0–60 in 6.0 seconds

2023 Audi Q5 Base Engine

  • 2.0L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine
  • 201 hp
  • 236 lb-ft of torque
  • Top speed of 130 mph
  • 0–60 in 6.8 seconds

What’s more, the 2023 Porsche Macan gives you the opportunity to take performance to even greater heights, with two more available powertrains that outperform even the most capable Audi Q5 model. At its maximum performance, the 2023 Audi Q5 is limited to 362 hp. Meanwhile, the 2023 Porsche Macan can give you up to 375 hp or 434 hp with a V6 upgrade. 

Macan vs. Q5: Luxury Features and Options

If you’ve been paying close attention, you probably noticed the higher starting price of the 2023 Porsche Macan. Rest assured, this is one upgrade that rewards you appropriately with a long list of features that are standard on the baseline Macan trim but are either optional or unavailable on the baseline Audi Q5 trim:

  • 19-inch wheels (vs. 18 inches on Q5)
  • Interior cargo shade
  • Keyless entry & start
  • Remote trunk release
  • Wi-Fi™ hotspot compatibility
  • Navigation system

Not only do you get more standard features in an entry-level Porsche Macan, but you also get more upgrade options like active air suspension, rear locking differential, heated and ventilated front seats, and more — all of which would require an expensive trim level upgrade to access them in the Audi Q5.

Drive Home in a New Porsche Macan Today

After comparing the Porsche Macan vs. Audi Q5 with us today, we hope you’re feeling confident in the proven performance of the 2023 Porsche Macan. If you’re interested in extending your Porsche research beyond the Macan vs. Q5, our team will be glad to help. Take a look at the Porsche Macan vs. Porsche Cayenne to learn about another Porsche SUV option that’s available at our dealership near Pineville.

 

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