EA839 vs 9A1/MA1

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
9A1/MA1 BUY 82/100
+10 points over EA839
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA839 Porsche
0 / 100
BUY 9A1/MA1 Porsche

Specifications

EA839
9A1/MA1
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
2016--present
2008--2019
Displacement
2995 cc
3800 cc
Layout
V6
F6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
340--440 hp
350--400 hp
Known Issues
4
1
Total Risk Cost
€3,300--€8,300
€0--€0

Character

EA839

"Audi-derived V6TT. Strong, refined. Coolant transfer tube is Achilles heel. Porsche tax on repairs."

9A1/MA1

"991 Carrera NA and 997.2. Direct fuel injection. No IMS bearing. No bore scoring concern. Porsche's most reliable modern flat-6. Oil separator system improved. Excellent longevity."

Issues Comparison

EA839 4

▲ HIGH
Coolant transfer tube leak €1,500--€3,500 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbo wastegate rattle €800--€2,500 40,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Oil separator valve failure €400--€900 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump failure €600--€1,400 80,000 km--150,000 km

9A1/MA1 1

○ MINOR
No significant design flaws known €0--€0 0 km--0 km

Models

EA839 5

Macan 95B 2014--2018 Panamera 970 2013--2016 Cayenne 3.0T E3 2018--present SUV Cayenne S E3 2019--present SUV Panamera 3.0T 971 2016--present Sedan

9A1/MA1 0

No models listed.

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