Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Porsche Macan
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 59% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Range Rover Velar | Macan | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 459 200 | R 1 720 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 25 504/m | R 30 063/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 59% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 862 676 | R 1 016 860 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 596 524 | R 703 140 |
| Value after 5 years | R 630 615 | R 743 324 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Premium (established) |
Land Rover Range Rover Velar →
Slotting between the Evoque and Range Rover Sport, the Velar arrived in 2017 as the design-led option in the range. It sells on looks and cabin minimalism rather than off-road use. Residuals track the weaker end of the premium SUV class, which makes three-year-old examples notably cheap against their original list price.
Known for: style-focused middle child
Porsche Macan →
The Macan became Porsche South Africa's biggest seller soon after its 2014 launch, mixing hatch-like handling with SUV practicality. Petrol and early diesel versions dominated the first generation, and the second generation sold here is fully electric, from about R1.72 million. First-generation petrol cars remain in demand used and hold value well for the segment.
Known for: the default sporty compact premium suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar or the Porsche Macan?
They are close to inseparable: 59% vs 59% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar loses about R 596 524 over three years and the Porsche Macan loses about R 703 140. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Land Rover Range Rover Velar runs about R 25 504 per month and the Porsche Macan about R 30 063, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.