EA888 Gen3 vs MCX 3.6 V6 TT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MCX 3.6 V6 TT ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+13 points over EA888 Gen3
0 / 100
CAUTION EA888 Gen3 Porsche
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE MCX 3.6 V6 TT Porsche

Specifications

EA888 Gen3
MCX 3.6 V6 TT
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
75
Years
2014--2023
2014--present
Displacement
1984 cc
3604 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
245--265 hp
400--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 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

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 3.6 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 3.6 V6 TT 3

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