The Macan doesn’t have true one pedal driving… problem solved

 

NOPD is better than OPD. NOPD follows the SIN law, whereas OPD doesn't. OPD will require more energy to start a 5T weigh car from a stop than NOPD, which allows the vehicle to coast and creep, and less energy to keep the momentum.

 

Q6 does? And I may be a heathen but I dont even drive in B in the Q4... I'm appreciative of how much it coasts

 

Q6 does, it’s the B mode now comes to a complete stop and holds automatically. Not Tesla or Polestar level of refinement, but a good first true OPD for the entire VW group. Neither VW nor Porsche yet offer it it. Downsides are you need to manually select it each time, it doesn’t remember the setting between drives, and it’s not quite as smooth coming to a stop on hills. That’s all based on a comprehensive test drive. It’s much better than B mode in the ID.4/Q4. I was originally a skeptic, but since getting a Polestar a couple years ago, I’m a full blown OPD convert and would never buy a car that doesn’t have it.

 

I recently swapped a Q4 for a Q6. I liked the Q4 ride but was frustrated by its software. Had a Tesla 3 before that and liked the software but not the ride. Love the Q6 so far. Ride is smoothe, quiet, with great acceleration. The size is a bit bigger than I usually like to drive but the software with lane assist and truly adaptive cruise makes up for that. Plus it plays nice with CarPlay which was not the case for the Tesla.

I didn’t test the Macan. Cargo area too small for my needs. The Q6 seems to be just right in that regards. And good towing capacity in the unlikely event I need to pull a trailer.

Range is better than the Q4 both because of a bigger battery and also more efficient energy use. Still not the 400+ miles I’d really like to see but at 300+ plenty for the driving I do. Of the three EVs I’ve had this is the first one I might actually consider keeping beyond the 3 year lease.

Hope that helps.

 

But that raises big questions about its brother the Macan by Porsche.

If I were in the market, I would get the eMacan for the lighter weight, better handling, NOPD, etc.

 

I've owned the Macan back in 2015 and think it's a superb small, sport hatch.

Pcar build quality is leaps and bounds above Audi.

The biggest plus are having dealerships who treat you well. So far, I haven't seen that level of service from Audi.

 

I test-drove the Macan EV, SQ6 Prestige and Q6 Prestige.

They may all be related because of VAG and the PPE platform, but that's where the similarities end. The Macan EV I test-drove was head and shoulders above to SQ6/Q6...and perhaps I'm shortchanging the differences. The acceleration, handling, and overall drive felt far more sporty, far more powerful...and the seat were more high-end.

With that being said, some of the Macan EV's driving aids like backup camera seemed like afterthoughts at best. There's no way I would spend Macan money if it didn't have the latest and greatest.

Which vehicle would I pick? I'm thinking SQ6 Sportback, or maybe just a Q6 Sportback. Either way I'll get Prestige. I'm weighing the differences in seats, range, plus the availability of Ascari Blue in the SQ6 vs the Q6.

 

I personally think the Macan EV is the better vehicle for a few reasons.

1. Still has manual HVAC controls instead of touchscreen control.
2. NAV screen still behind steering wheel like Audi cockpit used to have.
3. Space for optional spare tire.

I don’t know if Porsche has the same annoying problems that Audi has but in my experience they seem better put together. I think the Porsche quality control parameters are not as relaxed as Audi. If you don’t option up the Porsche with crazy options it’s still more than the Audi but not a lot. If your Porsche dealer is known to have strong customer service that may make your decision worth the extra money. Do your research on dealer reputations. It’s time well spent.

 

Yes, I forgot about the manual controls. Those are a huge plus. Porsche also has the regrettable piano black plastic…so in that regard the vehicles are quite similar LOL

 

I much prefer to be reminded that I am not in park with creep mode and I much prefer to coast.

 

I miss the proper Hill Hold Assist of previous VAG cars. Was very easy to use the brake pedal to either hold or creep, and a tap of the accelerator switched from hold to creep. The version on the Q6 seems temperamental and inconsistent (so far)

 

I am not sure you can compare 2 cars that are built on the same assembly line but one is 30-40 k more.

 

They are not built on the same assembly line or plant. Different plant, different workers and different quality standards.

Macan EV built in Liepzig Germany.
Audi Q6 built in Ingolstadt Germany.

 

Rear headroom comparisons

eMacan vs Q6 SUV e-tron - 84 mm - 3.310"

eMacan vs Q6 Sportback e-tron - smidgen 18mm - 0.709"


The dimensions of the Audi Q6 SUV e-tron

The dimensions of the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron

The dimensions of the Porsche Macan Electric

Not the official drawing from Porsche, but by Autocar