Is Porsche Worth The Premium? (2026 Porsche Macan Turbo vs Audi SQ6 e-tron)

Sharing a platform and suspension layout isn’t new for Porsche and Audi, but how has each brand differentiated itself when it comes to luxo electric SUVs? And is Porsche’s $30K premium really justifiable?

We pit the Audi SQ6 e-tron ($151,400) against its Porsche Macan Turbo ($184,400) platform mate to see how Porsche went about its sporty electric SUV. And the results are surprising. The Audi goes about its business looking to woo family buyers, while Porsche chases 911 vibes in its focused Macan EV.

Chasing Cars road test editor John Law gets under their skins, checking out value, the driving experience and cabin practicalities, and he adjudicates a winner in this independent comparison.

Time codes:
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - SQ6 price and options
1:44 - Macan price and options
2:29 - SQ6 styling
2:58 - Macan styling
3:47 - SQ6 cabin
3:54 - Macan cabin
6:31 - Door handles
6:54 - SQ6 back seat
8:07 - Macan cabin
11:18 - Macan back seat
12:32 - Boot space
13:50 - SQ6 driving
17:52 - Macan driving
22:50 - Range and efficiency
24:23 - Verdict
24:35 - Winner

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