Porsche Macan
21 MPG The 2026 Porsche Macan is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 714 gallons, $2286 a year in fuel, or $0.152 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2017–2026 run it averages 21.2 MPG, falling by 1 MPG over 10 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.119 | $1190 | $1786 | $2381 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.152 | $1524 | $2286 | $3048 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.190 | $1905 | $2857 | $3810 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.214 | $2143 | $3214 | $4286 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.238 | $2381 | $3571 | $4762 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 MPG | 19 | 25 | $3650 | 424 | 1 |
| 2025 | 21 MPG | 19 | 25 | $3650 | 424 | 1 |
| 2024 | 21 MPG | 19 | 25 | $3650 | 424 | 1 |
| 2023 | 21 MPG | 19 | 25 | $3650 | 424 | 1 |
| 2022 | 21 MPG | 19 | 25 | $3650 | 424 | 1 |
| 2021 | 21 MPG | 19 | 23 | $3650 | 426 | 1 |
| 2020 | 21 MPG | 19 | 23 | $3650 | 426 | 1 |
| 2019 | 21 MPG | 19 | 23 | $3650 | 426 | 1 |
| 2018 | 22 MPG | 20 | 25 | $3500 | 399 | 1 |
| 2017 | 22 MPG | 20 | 25 | $3500 | 399 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 130 small sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Porsche Macan ranks 106 on current figures, against a class average of 29.3 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Cadillac XT6 AWD (21.5), Genesis GV70 AWD (21.5), Cadillac XT5 AWD (22), Jeep Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II (22), Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD (22).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 424 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Porsche Macan get?
The 2026 Porsche Macan is rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA — 19 city and 25 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 21.2 MPG, ranging from 21 to 22 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Porsche Macan cost in fuel per year?
At 21 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 714 gallons — roughly $2286 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.152 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $3650.
Has the Porsche Macan become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 22 MPG in 2017 to 21 in 2026. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Porsche Macan efficient for its class?
It ranks 106 of 130 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 29.3 MPG. That is 8.3 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.