DecodedCarsPorsche Macan
12 model years from 2015 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2015–2026
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 19–22 combined, by year
- EV range
- up to 332 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 15 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2017 (71)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 15,358 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Macan in brief
The 2026 Porsche Macan is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.9L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 185 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,098 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway), 30% worse than the 2026 small SUV average of 30.2 MPG, for an estimated $700 a year in fuel.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 332 miles and takes about 11.5 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Porsche Macan has 12 model years in our data, from 2015 to 2026, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Its most efficient year was 2018 at 22 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 22 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (66), service brakes (31), electrical system (29).
Buying used? 2022 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2017 is the year to avoid.
2017 has the most recalls (7); all years together count 15 campaigns and 267 owner complaints.
How the 2015 Macan compares
The 2015 Porsche Macan is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 3.6L 6-cyl turbo) and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,112 lb (S 4dr SUV AWD).
About the Porsche Macan
The Porsche Macan is a compact luxury crossover SUV (D-segment) produced by German manufacturer Porsche since 2014. It is the smaller SUV from Porsche below the Cayenne. The first-generation Macan entered production from February 2014 with petrol and diesel engine options. In 2024, Porsche released the second-generation Macan which is a battery electric vehicle built on the dedicated Premium Platform Electric (PPE) EV platform. The first-generation and second-generation Macan will be marketed side-by-side, providing multiple powertrain options for consumers.
From the Wikipedia article "Porsche Macan", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Macan pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 332 miles on a charge (EPA).
- Electric version availableOffered as a electric as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 21 MPG combined, 30% below the 2026 small SUV average of 30.2 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2022 Macan
6 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2017 Macan
71 owner complaints · 7 recalls · 1 fire report · 3 crash reports
Most reported: Air Bags
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Macan changes by model year
- 2026
- Longest EV range up from 315 to 332 miles
- 2024
- New all-electric version
- 2022
- Engine dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- 2020
- Engine added: 2.9L 6-cyl turbo
- 2019
- Engine dropped: 3.6L 6-cyl turbo
- 2017
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 19 to 22
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 12 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 185 in | 4,098 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 185 in | 4,098 lb | Not rated | 3 | 9 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 185 in | 4,098 lb | Not rated | 3 | 11 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 185 in | 4,098 lb | Not rated | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 185 in | 4,098 lb | Not rated | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 185 in | 4,098 lb | Not rated | 1 | 12 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 185 in | 4,098 lb | Not rated | 2 | 28 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 184.3 in | 4,112 lb | Not rated | 1 | 21 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 184.3 in | 4,112 lb | Not rated | 6 | 36 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 184.3 in | 4,112 lb | Not rated | 7 | 71 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 184.3 in | 4,112 lb | Not rated | 6 | 31 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 184.3 in | 4,112 lb | Not rated | 7 | 36 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Macan
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Land Rover Defender | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →