EA888 Gen3 vs MCX 2.9 V6 TT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MCX 2.9 V6 TT BUY 78/100
+16 points over EA888 Gen3
0 / 100
CAUTION EA888 Gen3 Porsche
0 / 100
BUY MCX 2.9 V6 TT Porsche

Specifications

EA888 Gen3
MCX 2.9 V6 TT
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
78
Years
2014--2023
2019--present
Displacement
1984 cc
2894 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
245--265 hp
330--440 hp
Known Issues
4
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,200--€9,400
€400--€1,000

Character

EA888 Gen3

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

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

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

MCX 2.9 V6 TT 1

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

Models

EA888 Gen3 1

Macan 2.0T 95B 2014--2023 SUV

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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