EA888 Gen3 vs EA839

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA839 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+10 points over EA888 Gen3
0 / 100
CAUTION EA888 Gen3 Porsche
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA839 Porsche

Specifications

EA888 Gen3
EA839
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
72
Years
2014--2023
2016--present
Displacement
1984 cc
2995 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
245--265 hp
340--440 hp
Known Issues
4
4
Total Risk Cost
€2,200--€9,400
€3,300--€8,300

Character

EA888 Gen3

"VW EA888 in a Porsche suit. Same carbon/tensioner issues, triple the repair bill. Adequate base Macan."

EA839

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

Issues Comparison

EA888 Gen3 4

▲ HIGH
Timing chain tensioner wear €1,200--€3,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (intake valves) €500--€1,200 50,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump / thermostat failure €500--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Oil consumption (piston rings) €0--€4,000 60,000 km--130,000 km

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

Models

EA888 Gen3 1

Macan 2.0T 95B 2014--2023 SUV

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
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