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Used 2018 Porsche Macan SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Porsche Macan is a five-seat compact luxury SUV available in five trim levels that correspond to different engines: base, S, GTS, Turbo and Turbo with Performance Package. All come standard with all-wheel drive and a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission as well as a respectable amount of standard features. Porsche adds a few more standard items as you move up in the range, but you'll likely need to visit the options list to get a Macan equipped the way you truly want.

The base model comes standard with features such as a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (252 hp, 273 lb-ft of torque), 18-inch wheels, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, a lane departure warning system, a power liftgate, xenon headlights, automatic wipers, rear privacy glass, three-zone automatic climate control, power front seats, partial leather and simulated suede upholstery, a 60/40-split folding rear seat and a cargo cover. Electronic features include the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 7-inch touchscreen interface, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and a 10-speaker sound system with satellite and HD radios, two USB ports and a CD player.

The Macan S gains a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine (340 hp, 339 lb-ft), 19-inch wheels, more powerful brakes, different exterior trim types and dual twin-pipe exhaust ports.

The Macan GTS has a more powerful version of the S engine (360 hp, 369 lb-ft) plus a sport-tuned adaptive air suspension, 20-inch wheels, unique exterior design elements, a sport exhaust, adaptive headlights, front-seat memory functions and heated sport seats unique to the GTS.

The Macan Turbo builds on the Macan S with an even more powerful V6 engine (400 hp, 406 lb-ft), different 19-inch wheels, adaptive suspension dampers, a heated steering wheel, upgraded front sport seats, full leather upholstery, a simulated suede headliner, a navigation system and a 14-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system.

Finally, Porsche offers a Macan Turbo with Performance Package (440 hp, 442 lb-ft) trim that adds some engine tweaks for more power and an adaptive air suspension that features a lower ride height.

Most of the Turbo's extras are available on the other trims as part of the Macan's extensive options list. Although virtually all of those options are available as stand-alone items, there are two noteworthy packages that could make ordering or selecting a Macan a little simpler. The Premium package adds the adaptive headlights, auto-dimming mirrors, heated front and rear seats and the 14-speaker Bose system. The Premium Package Plus adds those items plus a panoramic sunroof, keyless ignition and entry, and 14-way power front seats with ventilation and memory functions.

Other options include (and we do mean "include" because there are countless trim, color and material customization choices) LED headlights, different wheels from 18 to 21 inches, carbon-ceramic disc brakes, surround-view parking cameras, lane departure intervention, adaptive cruise control, noise-reducing privacy glass, roof rails, an adaptive suspension (PASM), the adaptive air suspension, a sport exhaust, Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (brakes individual wheels around turns to improve handling) and the Sport Chrono package (an enhanced Sport Plus driving mode and launch control). Inside, you can get a rear side sunshades, extended leather interior trim, a dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system, Porsche Connect smartphone apps and a 16-speaker Burmester sound system.

Which Macan trim does Edmunds recommend?

We like the balance of price and performance you get in the Macan S. It has more capability than you'll likely ever need, yet it is still tame enough for daily driving. As for options, the Premium Package Plus is a good place to start since it adds a nice grouping of desirable equipment without getting too fancy with the customization possibilities.

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Vehicle
Macan Base
Macan S
Macan Sport Edition
Macan GTS
Macan Turbo
Vehicle
Base
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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Sport Edition
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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GTS
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7AM
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Turbo
3.6L 6cyl Turbo 7AM
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
standard
optional
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather/sueded microfiber
leather/sueded microfiber
leather/sueded microfiber
leather/sueded microfiber
leather
Heated seats
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
standard
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
252 hp @ 5,000 rpm
340 hp @ 5,500 rpm
252 hp @ 5,000 rpm
360 hp @ 6,000 rpm
400 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
273 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
339 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1,650 rpm
406 lb-ft @ 1,350 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
3.0 l
2.0 l
3.0 l
3.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
v6
inline 4
v6
v6
Transmission
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
Tire size
235/60R18 (FRONT) 255/55R18 (REAR)
235/55R19 (FRONT) 255/50R19 (REAR)
265/45R20 (FRONT) 295/40R20 (REAR)
265/45R20 (FRONT) 295/40R20 (REAR)
235/55R19 (FRONT) 255/50R19 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in (Front) 18 X 9.0-in (Rear)
19 X 8.0-in (Front) 19 X 9.0-in (Rear)
20 X 9.0-in (Front) 20 X 10.0-in (Rear)
20 X 9.0-in (Front) 20 X 10.0-in (Rear)
19 X 8.0-in (Front) 19 X 9.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 25 / 22 MPG
17 / 23 / 19 MPG
20 / 25 / 22 MPG
17 / 23 / 19 MPG
17 / 23 / 19 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
19.8 gal.
19.8 gal.
19.8 gal.
19.8 gal.
19.8 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
396 / 495 miles
337 / 455 miles
396 / 495 miles
337 / 455 miles
337 / 455 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
N/A
39.2 ft.
Curb weight
3,902 lb.
4,112 lb.
3,902 lb.
4,178 lb.
4,244 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
82.6 in.
82.6 in.
82.6 in.
82.6 in.
82.6 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
75.7 in.
75.7 in.
75.7 in.
75.7 in.
75.7 in.
Height
63.9 in.
63.4 in.
63.9 in.
63.0 in.
63.4 in.
Length
184.3 in.
184.3 in.
184.3 in.
184.7 in.
185.0 in.
Wheelbase
110.5 in.
110.5 in.
110.5 in.
110.5 in.
110.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
17.7 cu. ft.
17.7 cu. ft.
17.7 cu. ft.
17.7 cu. ft.
17.7 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
Front Leg Room
Front Shoulder Room
Rear Head Room
Rear Leg Room
Rear Shoulder Room
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black/Garnet Red, leather
Espresso, premium leather
Black/Luxor Beige, leather
Agate Grey, leather
Black, leather
Saddle Brown, leather
Black/Luxor Beige, leather/sueded microfiber
Agate Grey, leather/sueded microfiber
Black, leather/sueded microfiber
Agate Grey/Pebble Grey, leather
Saddle Brown/Luxor Beige, leather
Black/Garnet Red, leather
Espresso, premium leather
Black/Luxor Beige, leather
Agate Grey, leather
Black, leather
Saddle Brown, leather
Black/Luxor Beige, leather/sueded microfiber
Agate Grey, leather/sueded microfiber
Black, leather/sueded microfiber
Agate Grey/Pebble Grey, leather
Saddle Brown/Luxor Beige, leather
Black/Garnet Red, leather
Espresso, premium leather
Black/Luxor Beige, leather
Agate Grey, leather
Black, leather
Black/Luxor Beige, leather/sueded microfiber
Agate Grey, leather/sueded microfiber
Black, leather/sueded microfiber
Agate Grey/Pebble Grey, leather
Black/Garnet Red, leather
Espresso, premium leather
Black/Luxor Beige, leather
Agate Grey, leather
Black, leather
Black w/Carmine Red Stitching, leather
Saddle Brown, leather
Black w/Rhodium Silver Stitching, leather
Black w/Rhodium Silver Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
Black w/Carmine Red Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
Black, leather/sueded microfiber
Agate Grey/Pebble Grey, leather
Saddle Brown/Luxor Beige, leather
Black/Garnet Red, leather
Espresso, premium leather
Black/Luxor Beige, leather
Agate Grey, leather
Black, leather
Black w/Rhodium Silver Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
Saddle Brown, leather
Black w/Garnet Red Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
Agate Grey/Pebble Grey, leather
Saddle Brown/Luxor Beige, leather
Exterior
Sapphire Blue Metallic
White
Rhodium Silver Metallic
Carrara White Metallic
Agate Grey Metallic
Carmine Red
Exterior Paint to Sample Non-Metallic
Exterior Paint to Sample Metallic
Night Blue Metallic
Volcano Grey Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Black
Palladium Metallic
Sapphire Blue Metallic
White
Rhodium Silver Metallic
Carrara White Metallic
Agate Grey Metallic
Carmine Red
Exterior Paint to Sample Non-Metallic
Exterior Paint to Sample Metallic
Night Blue Metallic
Volcano Grey Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Black
Mahogany Metallic
Palladium Metallic
Sapphire Blue Metallic
White
Rhodium Silver Metallic
Carrara White Metallic
Agate Grey Metallic
Carmine Red
Exterior Paint to Sample Non-Metallic
Exterior Paint to Sample Metallic
Night Blue Metallic
Volcano Grey Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Black
Sapphire Blue Metallic
White
Rhodium Silver Metallic
Carrara White Metallic
Agate Grey Metallic
Carmine Red
Exterior Paint to Sample Non-Metallic
Exterior Paint to Sample Metallic
Night Blue Metallic
Volcano Grey Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Black
Mahogany Metallic
Palladium Metallic
Sapphire Blue Metallic
White
Rhodium Silver Metallic
Carrara White Metallic
Agate Grey Metallic
Carmine Red
Exterior Paint to Sample Non-Metallic
Exterior Paint to Sample Metallic
Night Blue Metallic
Volcano Grey Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Black
Mahogany Metallic
Palladium Metallic