groovzilla

I'm long time Porsche owner with no experience with the Macan or Cayenne
My cousin in NYC wants to buy a Macan or Cayenne

Can you guys chime in - He uses SUV for carting his wife/baby up to his country house about an hour north several times a week
Thx!

TXCOMT

My better half is on her second Cayenne DD...the first was an '11 base and the present one is a '14 S. We both definitely like it over the Macan loaners she's had for a cumulative three weeks! The answer is simple: more room. The Mac is nice and peppy, but a bit cramped. The Cayenne (I refuse to call it a P!g...such a stupid nickname) has elbow room galore and is just more comfortable to drive. Thinking about driving in the "city," though, changes things tremendously, so your cousin might be better served with the smaller SUV. The Mac is easier to park and it needs less space.

TXCOMT

Tom M

I test drove a Macan when they first came. My DD was a C4S at the time and the Macan seemed quite roomy. Now, when I drop off my Cayenne for service and I get a Macan loaner it seems like a 2 seater in size which is interesting since they don't seem vastly different in exterior size. It really comes down to the drivability around town I would think.

Once out of the city the larger size would be nice but in the city the smaller size may be preferable. If it'll only be used to go to the country house then the larger size would be the way to go as the larger size will accommodate the growth (either in size or quantity) of the family.

tgavem

+1 on the Cayenne. The Macan front sets are good and a nice car to drive but the rear seat area and cargo area are smaller and cramped in the Macan. So for hauling family, the Cayenne is the better vehicle.

The roof rails cant be added aftermarket so if they need to use roof rails for skies etc make sure they get the roof rails. Also recommend 20inch wheel vs 21 for better comfort and lower cost.

BallJack

I would not recommend a Macan for a family with a baby. The trunk can be tight for all the baby stuff. The Macan is more fun to drive though.

offagain

Got a Cayenne but had a few days in a loaner Macan. Quite different cars but still very much Porsche DNA running through both. Not much I can add other than sizes really. I am 6'5" and really prefer the larger car that is the Cayenne. Not massive difference but I can have my seat in a good comfortable position and there is plenty of space in the back for passengers - not so much with the Macan. And I find the steering wheel position for the Macan intrudes a little into my leg room. The Cayenne has plenty of space on that front. It could make a difference if you are looking for a few hours in the car for a trip to the country - and the space could make a difference, but if he's smaller and less luggage requirements, the Macan might do quite nicely.

skiahh

I think it's a simple equation: which does he value more... the Sport part of SUV or the Utility part?

Sport = Macan
Utility = Cayenne

jford

Having gone from a Macan Turbo to a CTT and back to a Macan GTS (which I sold in a month) I'd say they should go for the Cayenne for all of the reasons stated above.

Beantown Kman

My feelings exactly.

I could not manage with the lack of interior storage space, and the cramped back seat, of the Macan. But it's unquestionably a very fun little suv to drive.

Dkayak

groovzilla

I should have mentioned my cousin currently drive a full sized Land Rover and likes the room - Appreciate all the input!

porscheconvert

chsu74

I would make sure the Cayenne has the trunk room they are used to from Land Rover. The sloped roof is a killer on space.

deilenberger

Grand Tour had an episode on 3 smaller SUV's this past season, the Alfa Stelveo, a Macan and a Range-Rover Velar. They tested for "sport" and "utility" - as usual, the tests were rather inane - the one for "utility" was trying to fit some rather large dogs in the rear of each SUV.

None passed the test because the hatch wouldn't close due to a dog being in the way..

diver110

Personally, I would go with the Cayenne due to its offroad ability, but that is just me. I spend a fair amount of time in CO which has some beautiful, often easy, trials.