Comparison - Toyota Highlander XLE 2019 - vs - Porsche Macan Turbo 2020

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Average Price: 
$
41,030
Updated: 
01 May 2019
$
83,600
Updated: 
22 Sep 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2019
2020
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
19.20gals
19.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Alumina Jade Metallic
#5D655E
Blizzard Pearl
#ECE7EA
Toasted Walnut Pearl
#6C534E
Midnight Black Metallic
#24231E
Celestial Silver Metallic
#979CA0
Ooh La La Rouge Mica
#581826
Predawn Gray Mica
#5D5B60
Shoreline Blue Pearl
#425C73
Color: 
Black
#000000
Volcano Grey Metallic
#252625
Jet Black Metallic
#000000
White
#EFEFEF
Mamba Green Metallic
#F3F3F3
Carrara White Metallic
#F3F3F3
Dolomite Silver Metallic
#C3CDD3
Night Blue Metallic
#1D2738
Sapphire Blue Metallic
#004B80
Chalk
#C7C7BF
Carmine Red
#990033
Miami Blue
#007880
Exterior in Custom Colour, Metallic
#333333
Mahogany Metallic
#330000
Exterior in Custom Colour, non-Metallic
#F3F3F3

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2019 Toyota Highlander ranked #14 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Toyota Highlander has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 47 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Comfortable and quiet
Stylish cabin with first-rate materials
Lots of standard advanced safety features
Optional V6 engine is robust and fuel-efficient

Cons
Confining third-row seat
So-so standard four-cylinder engine

By: 
usnews.com

The 2019 Toyota Highlander delivers safety, features, comfort, and efficiency in a family-friendly package.

Pros
Comfortable cabin
Strong V-6
Miserly hybrid
Luxurious ride quality

Cons
Not pretty
Weak base 4-cylinder
No Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Third row's just average

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Only minor styling revisions for 2019.The 2019 Toyota Highlander comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic, 6-speed shiftable automatic.

PROS
Standard high-tech safety features
Strong V6 engine with good fuel economy
Quiet and pleasantly compliant ride

CONS
Third-row seat isn't as roomy as those in many competitors
Touchscreen and other controls may require an extra-long reach
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren't offered
Weak power delivery of the base four-cylinder engine

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2020 Porsche Macan comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 7-speed automated manual. Turbo returns to the lineup with revised engine, more power.Offers optional upgrade to tungsten carbide-coated brakes.

Pros
Quick acceleration regardless of engine choice
Most athletic and engaging SUV in the class
Surprisingly comfortable and composed ride
Easy to customize thanks to a long list of individual options

Cons
Less rear legroom and cargo capacity than many competitors
Options and packages can add up quickly

By: 
edmunds.com

Porsche facelifted the regular Macan for 2019 and chose to skip a model year before releasing the updated Turbo version for 2020. Along with the massaged appearance and slightly revised interior that debuted with the 2019 Macan, the Macan Turbo receives a slew of newly standard features and an all-new engine. Its twin-turbo V-6 is downsized from 3.6 liters to 2.9, yet horsepower increases from 400 to 434. Porsche claims these performance updates make the 2020 Macan Turbo quicker and faster.

Pros
Ridiculous performance,
fine interior,
myriad personalization options.

Cons
Compact cabin space,
meager cargo area,
costs a pretty penny.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2020 Porsche Macan is unranked in Luxury Compact SUVs due to missing safety data. Currently, the Porsche Macan's overall score is not available, though its Critics' Rating, Performance score, and Interior score are based on our evaluation of 39 pieces of research and data.

Pros
Responsive steering and lithe handling
Upscale interior
Excellent predicted reliability rating
User-friendly infotainment system

Cons
Below-average fuel economy
High base price for the class
Tight rear seats and undersized cargo space

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
Fuel consumption urban 12.2 l/100 km - Fuel consumption non-urban 8.4 l/100 km
Fuel Economy City USA: 
20.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
26.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
24
Cylinders: 
6
V
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.50L
2.90L
Torque: 
263ft-lbs
at 4 700rpm
406ft-lbs
at 1 800rpm
Horsepower: 
295hp
at 6 600rpm
434hp
at 5 700rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.70Feet
39.30Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Keyless Ignition
Adaptive Cruise Control
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Leather Steering Wheel
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Heated Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
192.50in
184.50in
Width: 
75.80in
76.20in
Height: 
68.10in
64.00in
Ground Clearance: 
8.00in
7.40in
Front Track: 
64.40in
64.70in
Rear Track: 
64.20in
65.10in
Wheel Base: 
109.80in
110.60in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.50
Rear Head Room: 
39.60
Front Leg Room: 
44.20in
Rear leg room: 
38.40in
Front Hip Room: 
57.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
59.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
83.20cu.ft
52.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5000lbs
4409lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
13.80cu.ft
17.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.00degrees
18.50degrees
Angle of Departure: 
23.10degrees
25.30degrees
Curb Weight: 
4464.00lbs
4430.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated Mirrors
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Bucket front seats
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
4-Way Power Passenger Seat
8-Way Power Driver Seat
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Leather
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
14 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Leather
14 -Way Power Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Rear Seats Features: 
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Folding Center Armrest
Folding center armrest
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
rear stabilizer bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Leather Steering Wheel
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
USB connection
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
6 Total Speakers
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Memory Card Slot
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
12 Total Speakers
USB Connection
555 Watts Stereo Output
Bose Premium Brand Speakers
1 Subwoofer(S)
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
Speed Sensitive Volume Control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Intermittent rear wiper
Roof rack
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 X 7.5-In.
20 X 10.0 In.
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
All season tires
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Glass Breakage Sensor
Pre-Collision Safety System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear height adjustable headrests
Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Turn Signal Mirrors
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Self-Leveling Headlights
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System
High Pressure Washers Headlamps
LED Headlamp
Cornering Lights

Options

Packages: 
Protection Package #3
Preferred Accessory Package
All-Weather Floor Liner Package
Protection Package #1
Four Season Floor Liner/Mat Package
Interior Package W/Deviated Stitching And Deviated Seat Centers
Deviated Stitching Interior Package
Sport Chrono Package
Exterior Options: 
Body Side Moldings
Running Boards
Rear Bumper Applique
Paint Protection Film
Roof Rack Cross Bars
Door Edge Guards
Mudguards
Special Color
Towing Receiver Hitch W/Wire Harness Package
Alloy Wheel Locks
Rear Bumper Protector
Model Designation On Side Blades In Black
SportDesign Package In High Gloss Black
Thermally & Noise Insulated Glass
19" Macan Design Wheels
LED-Matrix Design Headlights W/Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+)
Model Designation In High Gloss Black
Fuel Cap In Aluminum Look Finish
Exterior In Color To Sample
Door Handles In High Gloss Black
Sport Exhaust System W/Sport Tailpipes In Silver
"PORSCHE" Logo In Black And Deletion Of Model Designation
Side Blades In Exterior Color
Sport Tailpipes In Black
Window Trim In High Gloss Black
Model Designation On Side Blades In Aurum
Extended Exterior Package In Black
Lower Rear Fascia Painted
Roof Rails In High Gloss Black W/Roof Transportation System
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Satin Platinum
Sport Tailpipes In Silver
"PORSCHE" Logo In Satin Black And Model Designation Painted
SportDesign Exterior Mirrors In High Gloss Black
Model Designation In Exterior Color
18" Macan S Wheels
21" RS Spyder Design Wheels
SportDesign Side Skirts
Stainless Steel Skid Plate (Front And Rear)
Clear Taillights
Side Blades In Carbon Fiber
Trailer Hitch W/O Tow Ball
Sport Exhaust System W/Sport Tailpipes In Black
Preparation For Custom Color
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Exterior Color
"PORSCHE" Logo And Model Designation In Satin Black
Side Blades In High Gloss Black
21" Sport Classic Wheels
Panoramic Roof System
Model Designation On Side Blades In Red
Porsche Entry & Drive
Model Designation On Side Blades In Silver
21" Sport Classic Wheels In Exterior Color
SportDesign Side Mirrors
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In High Gloss Black
21" 911 Turbo Design Wheels
Running Boards
SportDesign Package W/O Side Skirts
Summer Tires For 18" Alloy Wheels
19" Macan Sport Wheels
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Jet Black Metallic
Deletion Of Model Designation
Side Blades In Brilliant Silver
Auto-Dimming Mirrors
LED-Matrix Design Headlights In Black W/Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+)
Summer Tires For 20" Alloy Wheels
SportDesign Package In Black W/O Side Skirts
Under Door Puddle Light Projectors
Wheel Center Caps W/Colored Porsche Crest
SportDesign Package W/Side Skirts
21" Sport Classic Wheels In High Gloss Black
21" Sport Classic Wheels In Satin Platinum
"PORSCHE" Logo In Satin Black And Model Designation In High Gloss Black
Exterior Package In Black W/SportDesign Package
Summer Tires For 19" Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails In High Gloss Black
Interior Options: 
Carpet Mat Package
Cargo Net- Envelope
Carpet Floor Mats And Cargo Liner Package
Universal Tablet Holder
Wireless Headphones
Rear-Seat Blu-Ray DVD Entertainment System
Cargo Cover
2nd Row Bench Seat
Sun Visors In Leather
Deviated Color Selection - Agate Grey
Deviated Color Selection - Racing Yellow
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Carbon Fiber
Deviated Color Selection - Titanium Blue
Interior Trim In Deviated Leather
Interior Trim In Anthracite Chestnut W/Aluminum Inlay
Steering Column Casing In Leather
Seat Heating (Front And Rear)
Illuminated Personalized Door-Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber
Deviated Color Selection - Mojave Beige
Burmester High-End Surround Sound System
Smartphone Compartment
Deviated Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
Smoking Package
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In Mojave Beige
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In Garnet Red
Deviated Color Selection - Black
Owner's Manual Wallet In Carbon Fiber
Heated Multifunction GT Sport Steering Wheel In Alcantara
Porsche Crest On Headrests (Front)
Heated Windshield
Preparation For Deviated Leather Seat Centers
Cargo Management System
Door-Sill Guards In Brushed Aluminum
Deviated Color Selection - Mahogany
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Dark Walnut
Porsche Crest On Headrests (Front And Rear)
Bose Surround Sound System
Preparation For Deviated Stitching Interior Package And Deviated Leather Seat Centers
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Anthracite Chestnut
Center Console Armrest W/Porsche Crest
Interior Trim In Carbon Fiber
Fire Extinguisher
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards In Brushed Aluminum
Seat Belts In Mojave Beige
Deviated Color Selection - Espresso
Interior Trim In Brushed Aluminum
Vehicle Key Painted W/Key Pouch In Leather
Gear Selector In Aluminum
Sunblind For Rear Side Windows
Steering Wheel Heating
18-Way Adaptive Sport Seats W/Memory Package
Preparation For Deviated Stitching Interior Package
Driver Memory Package
Center Console Armrest W/Model Logo
Roof Lining In Alcantara
Apple CarPlay W/Siri
Compass Display On Dashboard W/Porsche Off-Road Precision App
Seat Belts In Pebble Grey
Seat Belts In Espresso
Deviated Color Selection - Guards Red
Ionizer
Deviated Color Selection - Pebble Grey/Garnet Red
Personalized Carbon Fiber Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
Seat Belts In Garnet Red
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber
Deviated Leather Seat Centers
Deviated Color Selection - Pebble Grey
Instrument Dials In Mojave Beige
Deviated Color Selection - Steel Grey
Extended Dashboard Trim In Leather
Seat Heating (Front)
Interior Trim Painted In Exterior Color
Deviated Color Selection - Garnet Red/Pebble Grey
Illuminated Personalized Door-Sill Guards In Brushed Aluminum
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In White
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In White
Seat Belts In Agate Grey
Owner's Manual Wallet In Leather
Reversible Loadspace Mat W/Deviated Leather Edging And Sill Protection
Seat Console In Leather
Deviated Color Selection - Garnet Red
Heated Multifunction GT Sport Steering Wheel
Instrument Dials In White
Interior Trim In Dark Walnut
14-Way Power Seats W/Memory Package
Deviated Color Selection - Acid Green
Seat Ventilation (Front)
Deviated Color Selection - Mamba Green
Instrument Dials In Garnet Red

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Ash, leather
#494949
Black, leather
#0F0F0F
Almond, leather
#C1AF8F
Color: 
Black, leather
#000000
Black/Garnet Red, leather
#993333
Agate Gray, leather
#333333
Black/Mojave Beige, leather
#C3A886
Agate Gray/Pebble Gray, leather
#333333
Espresso, premium leather
#2B2220