MA1 vs MCX 2.9 V6 TT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MCX 2.9 V6 TT BUY 78/100
+10 points over MA1
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE MA1 Porsche
0 / 100
BUY MCX 2.9 V6 TT Porsche

Specifications

MA1
MCX 2.9 V6 TT
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
78
Years
2016--2024
2019--present
Displacement
1988 cc
2894 cc
Layout
F4
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
300--365 hp
330--440 hp
Known Issues
4
1
Total Risk Cost
€5,800--€16,900
€400--€1,000

Character

MA1

"718 flat-four. Controversial bore scoring debate (rare). Sounds worse than flat-6 but performs. Reliable so far."

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

MA1 4

◆ CRITICAL
Bore scoring (cylinder wall) €5,000--€15,000 30,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (DI valves) €500--€1,200 50,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Coolant expansion tank crack €300--€700 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Turbo lag / boost threshold €0--€0 0 km--∞

MCX 2.9 V6 TT 1

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

Models

MA1 4

718 Boxster 982 2016--2024 Convertible 718 Boxster S 982 2016--2024 Convertible 718 Cayman 982 2016--2024 Coupe 718 Cayman S 982 2016--2024 Coupe

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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