Verdict
A
Mid SUV · Germany · 2014-Present
Porsche Macan
Porsche Macan — spec data and generation history.
Years
2014-Present
Generations
2
Segment
Mid SUV
Porsche's compact SUV — based on the Audi Q5 platform but tuned to drive like a hot hatch on stilts. 95B (2014–2024) — petrol 2.0 turbo I4, 3.0 V6, 3.6 V6 Turbo, 2.6 V6 (GTS), 2.9 V6 (later GTS), 3.6 Turbo (Turbo). Diesel 3.0 V6 (TDI) discontinued post-Dieselgate. Macan EV (2024-Present) — second-generation, all-electric on PPE platform, 800V, up to 630 bhp Turbo. ICE Macan continues alongside until ~2026 in some markets.
What changed
Era-to-era deltas
95B 2014-2024 → Macan EV 2024-Present
BHP +196 bhp
Torque +560 Nm
0–60 mph −0.7 s
Top speed +5 mph
MPG +0
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2014-2024
95B
→
Macan Turbo Performance Pack — 434 bhp, 0-62 in 4.4s.
Verdict
A
BHP
434
0–60
4.4 s
Top
169 mph
MPG
28.0 mpg
Used
£18,000-£75,000
- + Drives like a hot hatch
- + Turbo / GTS / Turbo Performance Pack
- − Boot smaller than rivals
- − PDK mechatronic
2024-Present
Macan EV
→
Macan Turbo EV — 630 bhp, 0-62 in 3.3s.
Verdict
A
BHP
630
0–60
3.3 s
Top
162 mph
MPG
0 mpg
Used
£68,000-£105,000
- + 100 kWh battery / ~381 mile range
- + 800V architecture
- − Premium price
- − Heavy (2,300 kg)
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2014-2024 · 95B
- PDK 7DCT mechatronic
- EA888 carbon build-up (2.0 turbo)
- PCM software latency
- AdBlue tank dosing (diesel)
2024-Present · Macan EV
- Software updates needed early
- Charge port reliability
- New gen reliability data limited
- Tyre wear (high torque)