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Lincoln Corsair vs Porsche Macan

2026 Lincoln Corsair vs 2026 Porsche Macan — two small SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.

Lincoln Corsair

2026 Lincoln Corsair

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV
VS1 – 3Porsche Macan wins 3 of 4 categories
Porsche Macan

2026 Porsche Macan

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDAWD/4WDHybrid/EV

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The short version

The Lincoln Corsair is more fuel-efficient: 33 vs 21 MPG combined in its best version.

That works out to about $1,350 a year less in fuel for the Porsche Macan (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).

The Porsche Macan is the bigger car, about 4 inches longer.

Across all model years since 2005, the Porsche Macan has had fewer recall campaigns (15 vs 38).

The two cars

The 2026 Lincoln Corsair is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and part-time 4-wheel drive, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 181 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,858 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

The 2026 Porsche Macan is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.9L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 185 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,098 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

Buying used? The 2024 Corsair and the 2022 Macan have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2021 Corsair and the 2017 Macan.

Basics

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Plug-in Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
Fuel
EV, Premium Gasoline
2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo
Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive

Efficiency

33 MPG
Best combined MPG
21 MPG
34 city
City / highway MPG (best)
19 city
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EV range
332 mi
$2,050
Fuel cost per year (EPA)
$700

Performance & space

181.1 in
Length
185 in
74.4 in
Width
75.6 in
64.2 in
Height
63.8 in
3,699 lb
Curb weight (lightest)
4,098 lb

Safety & reliability

5
Recalls (2026)
0
38
Recalls, all years since 2005
15
0
Owner complaints (latest year)
0

Interest

5,124
Wikipedia views, 30 days
15,358

Buying used

2024
Best used year
2022
2021
Year to avoid
2017

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Which one should you choose?

Choose the Lincoln Corsair if…

  • You want lower fuel bills (33 vs 21 MPG)
  • You want something easier to park (4 in shorter)

Choose the Porsche Macan if…

  • You want an EV with more range (332 miles)
  • You want more room (4 in longer)
  • You put reliability history first (15 vs 38 recalls since 2005)

Pros & cons of each

2026 Lincoln Corsair

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 33 MPG combined — 27% better than the average 2026 small SUV (25.9 MPG).
  • Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • 5 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

2026 Porsche Macan

  • Long EV rangeUp to 332 miles on a charge (EPA).
  • Electric version availableOffered as a electric as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 21 MPG combined, 30% below the 2026 small SUV average of 30.2 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

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