2018 Porsche Macan vs. 2018 Ford Explorer

In the world of tough SUVs, you will come across the ultimately sporty 2018 Porsche Macan and the pleasantly rugged 2018 Ford Explorer. While all the good adjectives can be given to these cars’ physical appearance, the decision to buy one does not end there. You need to get to know these cars better and you will be able to do that with the help of this comparison.

Design & Style

Apart from noticing its sportiness from the outside, you will also love the 2018 Porsche Macan for all other design and style considerations. Its interior has been made using topnotch quality materials that provide every single part of the cabin the comfort that passengers are looking for. The low dashboard inside the Macan also matches the space requirements car lovers are looking for in a cabin.

The sporty 2018 Ford Explorer also has a greatly designed interior that the carmaker has paid enough attention to in order to come up with a mesmerizing overall construction for the car. It is good news too that Ford got rid of the oversensitive controls for this car model too. However, it is not hard to spot what it lacks and that is evident in the inclusion of cloth-like materials in some parts of the cabin. Rear visibility is also a problem.

Technology & Safety

You will surely be delighted to learn about the technology and safety features in the 2018 Porsche Macan. It has a technology interface that is noted to be one of the best in its class. This user-friendly infotainment system works well with the Porsche Communication Management touchscreen interface which is pretty easy to comprehend with. Of course, do not forget that you will get to enjoy advanced driver safety aids for this car model as well.

As for the 2018 Ford Explorer, you will love that it has included driver safety assistance features like adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and intervention, and blind spot monitoring. The infotainment system has been updated too but does not work as great as the one found in the Macan.

Performance

The 2018 Porsche Macan is powered by a V6, 3.0-liter engine that is known for its capability of generating up to 340 horsepower and 339lb-ft of torque. These figures are more impressive when compared to that of the 2018 Ford Explorer because the Ford relies on a V6, 3.5-liter engine but only yields up to 255lb-ft of torque and 290 horsepower. That is a huge difference in engine performance that makes the Macan the winner.

The Bottom Line

You will surely love the rugged look of the 2018 Porsche Macan but wait until you experience what it has in terms of engine performance as well as technology and safety features. It is waiting to be your next car.

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