2018 Porsche Macan Turbo vs. 2018 Audi SQ5

Performance & Acceleration

The 2018 Audi SQ5 Premium is furnished with a 3.0L turbo V6 that’s capable of 354 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. With its base powertrain, the Audi SQ5 reaches 60 mph in 5.1 seconds. On the other hand, the 2018 Porsche Macan Turbo comes with a 3.6L turbo V6 that generates 400 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. Not only is its engine stronger, it’s quicker to accelerate; it glides to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds! Full-time four-wheel drive systems are standard for both SUVs.

Capacities

• Cargo Capacity: The Audi SQ5 Premium is taller than the Porsche Macan Turbo and has a slightly longer wheelbase. Maximum cargo capacity is 60.4 cubic feet for the SQ5 and 53 cubic feet for the Macan Turbo.
• Towing Capacity: Properly equipped, the Audi SQ5 Premium tows up to 4,400 pounds, while the Porsche Macan Turbo tows 4,409 pounds.
• Seating: Both seat up to five passengers.
• MPG Ratings:* Despite its stronger engine, the Macan Turbo keeps pace with the SQ5 Premium’s mpg figures. The SQ5 earns 19 mpg city/24 mpg highway vs. the Macan Turbo’s 17 mpg city/23 mpg highway rating.

Luxury Features

• 2018 Audi SQ5 Premium: The Audi SQ5 offers many of the luxury features Redwood City and Walnut Creek drivers want. Every SQ5 Premium gets a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power driver’s seat with memory settings, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, front/rear parking sensors, and emergency telematics.
• 2018 Porsche Macan Turbo: The Porsche Macan Turbo gets all of the above features, in addition to leather seating, a 14-speaker sound system, navigation, optional wood trim, optional intelligent cruise control, and an optional locking differential.