Ford Edge vs Porsche Macan
The Porsche Macan is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 105 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Ford Edge, a 80 mpg advantage and costs about $1,750 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Porsche Macan leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2024
Ford Edge
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 45 configurations
2015–2026
Porsche Macan
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 56 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Ford Edge | Porsche Macan |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 25 mpg | 105 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 22 mpg | 114 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 30 mpg | 96 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,450 | $700 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 360 g/mi ✓ | 399 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI, SIDI; with Semi-Auto Trans, 3.5, SIDI; Stop-Start | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Automatic 8-spd, Automatic (S6) | Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM-S7) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Electricity, Premium |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2024 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 45 | 56 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Edge vs Macan: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Ford Edge or the Porsche Macan?
The Porsche Macan is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 105 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Ford Edge, a 80 mpg advantage and costs about $1,750 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Porsche Macan runs about $700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,450 for the Ford Edge — a difference of roughly $1,750 per year.
What engines do the Edge and Macan offer?
Ford Edge: SIDI, SIDI; with Semi-Auto Trans, 3.5, SIDI; Stop-Start. Porsche Macan: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Ford Edge and the Porsche Macan as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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