The new Porsche Macan T and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce both promise sporty handling and performance without the sky-high prices of the flagship GTS and Quadrifoglio models. But which of the two would you choose? 🤔
We’re testing the Macan in new T trim, which takes the entry-level model and gives it upgraded suspension and other performance-enhancing kit. You could think of it as a cut-price version of the very potent Macan GTS; on paper, it should have similar reflexes to that car, but it has a less brawny 261bhp 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
The Stelvio has a slightly bigger lead when it comes to rolling acceleration, getting from 30mph up to motorway speed in 5.4sec versus the Macan’s 5.8sec. However, you have to work the Stelvio’s engine hard to extract the best from it; in practice, when you’re simply pootling along in traffic, it’s the Macan that feels more flexible and relaxing to drive.
In both cars, drive is sent to all four wheels via an automatic gearbox. The Stelvio shifts between its eight speeds smoothly and swiftly, but the Macan’s seven-speed dual-clutch set-up is even sharper and quicker to swap cogs, especially if you use the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel for manual control.
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