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2020 Porsche Macan

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2020 models.

Class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Body styles: 4dr SUV AWD, S 4dr SUV AWD, Turbo / Gts 4dr SUV AWD
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo
Horsepower: 248–434 hp
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Seats: 5
Fuel: Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 21 combined · 19 city / 23 hwy
Length: 185 in
Curb weight: 4,098–4,288 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 2 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 29 similar 2020 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2020 Porsche Macan is a small SUV offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 2.9L 6-cyl turbo) 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 / 23 highway), 11% worse than the 2020 small SUV average of 23.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the exterior lighting.

What changed for 2020

Engine added: 2.9L 6-cyl turbo

Compared with 2019; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2019 Macan →

Trims, performance & features

Engine248 hp2.0L 4-cyl

Engine348 hp3.0L 6-cyl

Engine375 hp2.9L 6-cyl

Engine434 hp2.9L turbo 6-cyl

Transmission7-speed automatic

DriveAWD/4WD

Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

Type 95BSGTSTurbo

Safety & driver-assist features

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Built in: Leipzig, Germany

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 4 2020 Macan configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
4dr SUV AWD	185 in	75.6 in	63.8 in	110.6 in	65.4 / 65 in	4,098 lb	57/43
S 4dr SUV AWD	185 in	75.6 in	63.8 in	110.6 in	65.4 / 65 in	4,211 lb	57/43
Turbo / Gts 4dr SUV AWD	185 in	75.6 in	63.8 in	110.6 in	65.4 / 65 in	4,288 lb	57/43

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Macan	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	19 / 23 / 21	-11%	$3,900	426
Macan S	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	18 / 23 / 20	-15%	$4,100	438
Macan GTS	2.9L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	17 / 22 / 19	-19%	$4,350	459
Macan Turbo	2.9L 6-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-Wheel Drive	17 / 22 / 19	-19%	$4,350	463

4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

4/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $7,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

23.5 MPG2020 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2020 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2020 Porsche Macan.

Similar 2020 small SUVs

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2020 Porsche Macan (this car)	21 MPG	Not rated	2
2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class	14 MPG	Not rated	0
2020 Tesla Model Y	316 mi	★★★★★	24
2020 Porsche Cayenne	21 MPG	Not rated	6
2020 BMW X5	23 MPG	★★★★★	11
2020 Land Rover Defender	19 MPG	Not rated	7
2020 BMW X3	27 MPG	★★★★★	16

Recalls (2)

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage · Jun 26, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V443000 · 37 vehicles

Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.
Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights · Aug 30, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V656000 · 222,858 vehicles

Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2020 Porsche Macan is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

28Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

1Involved a crash

1Involved a fire

1Injuries reported

20,000 miTypical mileage at failure

Exterior Lighting12

Electrical System8

Exterior Lighting › Headlights2

Air Bags2

Service Brakes2

Unknown Or Other1

Engine1

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera1

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2020 Porsche Macan buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Exterior Lighting — 12 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
Electrical System — 8 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 2 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 20,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Porsche Macan. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Macan years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2026 Macan	21	185 in	Not rated	0	0
2025 Macan	21	185 in	Not rated	3	9
2024 Macan	21	185 in	Not rated	3	11
2023 Macan	21	185 in	Not rated	0	6
2022 Macan	21	185 in	Not rated	0	6
2021 Macan	21	185 in	Not rated	1	12
2019 Macan	21	184.3 in	Not rated	1	21
2018 Macan	22	184.3 in	Not rated	6	36
2017 Macan	22	184.3 in	Not rated	7	71
2016 Macan	19	184.3 in	Not rated	6	31
2015 Macan	19	184.3 in	Not rated	7	36

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →