MA1 vs MCX 3.6 V6 TT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MCX 3.6 V6 TT ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+7 points over MA1
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE MA1 Porsche
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE MCX 3.6 V6 TT Porsche

Specifications

MA1
MCX 3.6 V6 TT
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
75
Years
2016--2024
2014--present
Displacement
1988 cc
3604 cc
Layout
F4
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
300--365 hp
400--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 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

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 3.6 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 3.6 V6 TT 3

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