2022 Porsche Macan vs. 2022 Jaguar E-Pace

The 2022 Jaguar E-Pace is a sophisticated crossover with exquisite looks, a roomy interior and joyful handling. But can it compete with the 2022 Porsche Macan, a sport utility vehicle which is prized for its exceptional build quality, assortment of options and formidable engine?

Design & Style

The Porsche Macan seats five people and its latest updates for the year include fresh stylistic touches, technological cabin updates and an increase in performance. Visually, it shares a number of similarities with its more powerful sibling the Porsche Cayenne but manages to retain its own distinctive flair thanks to its pronounced back diffuser, three dimensional side texturing and nineteen inch wheels.  Passengers within the cabin will be presented with 11 inch touch displays which utilize haptic buttons.

The Jaguar E-Pace can also seat five, and has a lovely profile with LED headlights which are emphatic. The trimmed mesh grille looks classy and within the cabin passengers will receive infotainment via 11 inch touch displays. Torque vectoring is also available as an optional feature and when equipped will lighten the vehicle’s road work. Twenty two cubic feet has been reserved for cargo space.

Technology & Safety

The Jaguar E-Pace comes with an assortment of features designed to protect its passengers, such as blind area monitoring, adapted cruise control, airbags, parking sensors and emergency automated brakes. Perks within its cabin include the option of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, wireless charging for smartphones, Windsor style leather seats, heated windshield and a Meridian sound system with twelve speakers.

The Porsche Macan comes with most of the features found in the Jaguar, including parking sensors, mirrors which automatically dim, adapted cruise control, activated lane control and blind area monitoring. Instead of using emergency automated brakes, the Macan uses surfaced coated brakes instead, and perks within its cabin include climate control, a camera with surround view, powered leather seats that can be cooled or heated and a navigation system.

Performance

Those that purchase the Porsche Macan GTS will get a dual turbo V6, 2.9 liter engine that can generate 434 horsepower with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in about 4.1 seconds. It has a towing capacity of 4,409 pounds. Those that purchase the Jaguar E-Pace will get a turbo 4, 2 liter engine that can generate 296 horsepower with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in 6.6 seconds. It can tow up to 3,968 pounds.

The Bottom Line

Both SUVs are similarly equipped safety wise and seat five passengers. However, the Porsche Macan crushes the Jaguar when it comes to performance and towing capacity, and when combined with the E-Pace’s noisy powertrain and confusing transmission the Porsche Macan is definitely the winner.

Ready to Schedule a Porsche Macan Test Drive Today?

If you are interested in experiencing the luxury package that the 2022 Porsche Macan offers, you can test drive this stellar car with us at Porsche of Princeton. We are located in New Jersey and proudly serve car buyers in the Tri-State area. Drop by our showroom today or simply call us in advance to book a Porsche Macan test drive appointment.