EA839 vs MA3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MA3 BUY 82/100
+10 points over EA839
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA839 Porsche
0 / 100
BUY MA3 Porsche

Specifications

EA839
MA3
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
2016--present
2021--present
Displacement
2995 cc
3995 cc
Layout
V6
F6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
340--440 hp
500--525 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."

MA3

"992 GT3/GT3 RS. 9,000 rpm redline. Derived from RSR race engine. No IMS. No bore scoring. Individual throttle bodies. Most exotic production flat-6 ever. Track-ready but street reliable."

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

MA3 1

○ MINOR
No known design flaws €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

MA3 4

718 Cayman 982 2019--present 718 Cayman 982 2022--present 718 Boxster 982 2019--present 718 Boxster 982 2020--present
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