Porsche Macan — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Porsche's highly popular compact SUV, offering car-like handling, premium cabin quality, and decent running costs.
The Porsche Macan is the best-selling Porsche model in the UK, combining a compact SUV profile with sharp dynamics that make it feel like a hot hatchback.
It shares its platform with the Audi Q5 but features bespoke Porsche suspension tuning and PDK gearboxes. The V6 diesel models were highly popular for motorway commuters.
Real-world fuel economy is very respectable, with the diesel returning 37 MPG and the 2.0-litre petrol averaging 26-28 MPG under typical mixed driving cycles.
TL;DR
24 MPG
Real-world petrol
37 MPG
Real-world diesel
65L
Tank capacity
£88.92
Full tank (petrol)
25.9p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Porsche Macan achieves an estimated 24 MPG (petrol) and 37 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 65-litre tank completely costs approximately £88.92 (petrol) or £92.36 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
24
Real-world MPG
Petrol
28.5
Official WLTP
Petrol
37
Real-world MPG
Diesel
44.8
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1296 | £873 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1918 | £1292 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2591 | £1746 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3887 | £2619 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £5182 | £3492 |
| Full tank (65L) | £88.92 | £92.36 |
| Cost per mile | 25.9p | 17.5p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Macan compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Macan
The entry-level 2.0-litre petrol uses a VW-derived engine; drive it smoothly to achieve mid-30s MPG.
Keep off-road driving modes disabled on normal tarmac to avoid holding low gears.
Maintain tyre pressures weekly to ensure even tread wear and low rolling resistance.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Porsche Macan achieving ~24 MPG real-world, if you fill 52 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£5.20
Gross saving on fuel
£0.78
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.42
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 20 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Porsche Macan?
The Porsche Macan achieves approximately 24 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 28.5 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 37 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Porsche Macan?
The Porsche Macan has a fuel tank of 65 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £88.92. Diesel costs approximately £92.36 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Porsche Macan?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Porsche Macan costs approximately £1918 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £2591. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Porsche Macan?
In a Porsche Macan doing ~24 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 52-litre fill nets approximately £4.42 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 20 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Porsche Macan cost per mile in fuel?
The Porsche Macan costs approximately 25.9p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £7.77 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Porsche Macan?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Porsche Macan is 28.5 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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