No rival quite matches the depth of the Porsche Macan, though BMW and Mercedes-Benz come close.
Bypass the pedestrian versions in favor of the X4 and GLC Coupe with their sloped rooflines, and step up to more turbo power.
The Range Rover Velar surprises with its athleticism and its style, and it can even go at least a little ways off-road.
Audi’s Q5 is a solid choice if you need a real back seat, and it’s highly entertaining in SQ5 form.
The zippy Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a blast, though its manic nature may wear on you.
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A natural athlete, the Porsche Macan is the standard-bearer for sporty small SUVs and it’s priced to match |
The 2021 Audi Q5 crossover puts a new face on a best-selling formula that doesn’t show signs of getting old. |
The 2021 BMW X4 is a crossover worth coveting, though our money would be on the more practical, cheaper, and really not much different X3. |
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class can be a soothing urban oasis—or a roaring twin-turbo V-8 track star. It’s your call. |
The 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio sexy looks match its agile moves, but the interior package is compromised. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $52,100 | $43,300 | $51,600 | $43,200 | $42,350 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD |
| Style Name | ||||
| AWD | Premium 45 TFSI quattro | xDrive30i Sports Activity Coupe | GLC 300 SUV | RWD |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Coupe | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | ||||
| Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 Porsche Macan vs. 2021 Audi Q5 | 2021 Porsche Macan vs. 2021 BMW X4 | 2021 Porsche Macan vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class | 2021 Porsche Macan vs. 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio | |
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