EA839 vs MCX 2.9 V6 TT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MCX 2.9 V6 TT BUY 78/100
+6 points over EA839
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA839 Porsche
0 / 100
BUY MCX 2.9 V6 TT Porsche

Specifications

EA839
MCX 2.9 V6 TT
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
78
Years
2016--present
2019--present
Displacement
2995 cc
2894 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
340--440 hp
330--440 hp
Known Issues
4
1
Total Risk Cost
€3,300--€8,300
€400--€1,000

Character

EA839

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

MCX 2.9 V6 TT

"Macan GTS, Cayenne, Panamera 4S. EA839 family. Hot-V design. Reliable. Carbon buildup (DI). Timing chain. Premium fuel. Well-built Porsche/Audi collaboration."

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

MCX 2.9 V6 TT 1

● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (DI) €400--€1,000 60,000 km--120,000 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

MCX 2.9 V6 TT 4

Macan 95B 2020--2021 Macan 95B 2019--2024 Macan 95B 2022--2024 Panamera 971 2017--2024
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