EA839 vs MCX 3.6 V6 TT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MCX 3.6 V6 TT ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+3 points over EA839
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA839 Porsche
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE MCX 3.6 V6 TT Porsche

Specifications

EA839
MCX 3.6 V6 TT
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
75
Years
2016--present
2014--present
Displacement
2995 cc
3604 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
340--440 hp
400--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 3.6 V6 TT

"Cayenne S, Panamera. Larger MCX variant. Same EA839 family. Strong, refined. Timing chain. Carbon buildup. Expensive but predictable maintenance."

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 3.6 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 3.6 V6 TT 3

Macan 95B 2014--2019 Cayenne 92A (E2) 2015--2017 Cayenne 92A (E2) 2014--2017
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