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Porsche Macan Turbo vs Audi Q8 SUV

Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.

family SUV · 2017 vs 2026 · Paris → Marseille · 775 km · 130 km/h
PorschePetrolPlus rapide

Macan Turbo

400 ch · 2017

VS
AudiDiesel

Q8 SUV

286 ch · 2026

Simulation trip
Assumptions: 130 km/h · start réservoir plein · mild weather

Result · total trip time

APorsche Macan Turbo

7h06charging included

1 stop · 171.54 €

Gap10 minin favour of Macan Turbo
BAudi Q8 SUV

7h16charging included

3 stops · 494.43 €

Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
MeasureMacan TurboQ8 SUVGap
Total time7h067h1610 min · Macan Turbo
Charging stops1 stop3 stops2 stops · Macan Turbo
Cost of energy used171.54 €494.43 €322.89 € · Macan Turbo

Visualise the trip

Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.

PorschePetrolFastest
Macan Turbo
100%
661 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +67 L · 146.38 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h06
1
Stops
7h06
Duration
171.54 €
Cost of energy used
AudiDiesel
Q8 SUV
100%
230 km
Range
Paris
0 km · departure
Refuel 1
5 min · +68 L · 146.47 €
Refuel 2
5 min · +68 L · 146.47 €
Refuel 3
5 min · +68 L · 146.47 €
Marseille
775 km · Arrival 7h16
3
Stops
7h16
Duration
494.43 €
Cost of energy used

The 10-minute lead of the Macan Turbo does not come from driving speed, but from 2 fewer charging stops on this route (1 vs 3).

Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 5 min for the Macan Turbo versus 3 stops totalling 15 min for the Q8 SUV.

Motorway consumption: the Caralogy methodology

The official WLTP figures (12,4 L/100km for Macan Turbo and 8,8 L/100km for Q8 SUV) are measured on a mixed cycle averaging ~46 km/h. At a steady 130 km/h, aerodynamic drag weighs much more heavily - it grows with the square of speed. Caralogy calculates a motorway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve - not a uniform correction factor. For this trip, the simulation yields 10,2 L/100km (Macan Turbo) and 29,4 L/100km (Q8 SUV). Full methodology: see the assumptions below the controls.

Energy cost breakdown for your trip Paris → Marseille

The cost per kilometre depends on the electricity rate applied to each segment - based on the energy source used at that point of the trip.

Porsche Macan Turbo

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Manosque, A51fuel · 2.17 €/L661 km67 L consumed0.221 €/km146.38 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L114 km12 L consumed0.221 €/km25.16 €
Trip total171.54 €

Audi Q8 SUV

SegmentEnergy usedDistanceConsumption€/kmCost (€)
Paris → Beaune, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L230 km68 L consumed0.637 €/km146.47 €
Beaune, A6 → Limonest, A6fuel · 2.17 €/L230 km68 L consumed0.637 €/km146.47 €
Limonest, A6 → Manosque, A51fuel · 2.17 €/L230 km68 L consumed0.637 €/km146.47 €
Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2.17 €/L86 km25 L consumed0.640 €/km55.01 €
Trip total494.43 €

What produces these figures

WLTP combined consumption
12.4 L/100 km · 8.8 L/100 km
Fuel tank
75.0 L · 75 L

Compare with another vehicle

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PorschePetrol

Macan Turbo

400 ch · 2017

AudiDiesel

Q8 SUV

286 ch · 2026

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Frequently asked questions

On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Macan Turbo arrives in 7h06 with 1 fuel stop.

WLTP consumption does not reflect motorway reality. Aerodynamic drag grows with the square of speed, so real consumption is 15 to 25 % higher than WLTP combined. Caralogy calculates a highway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve.

Total time = driving time + charging time. Driving time is calculated at an average speed of 130 km/h on the motorway (adjustable). Charging time is calculated based on the real power curve of each vehicle, respecting the optimal 10 → 80 % range and the maximum power accepted by the chargers on the route.

No. The displayed cost covers only the energy consumed during the trip: kWh × energy rate, with a mix of home charging and DC fast chargers. Battery wear is a long-term ownership cost, not a trip cost.

On this trip, the energy used costs 171.54 € (Macan Turbo) and 494.43 € (Q8 SUV). For reference, an equivalent Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130 (~7.8 L/100 km) would cost about 112 € in fuel.