MA3 vs MCX 3.6 V6 TT
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
MA3
BUY
82/100
+7 points over MCX 3.6 V6 TT
0
/ 100
BUY
MA3
Porsche
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
MCX 3.6 V6 TT
Porsche
Specifications
MA3
MCX 3.6 V6 TT
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
82
75
Years
2021--present
2014--present
Displacement
3995 cc
3604 cc
Layout
F6
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
500--525 hp
400--440 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€400--€1,000
Character
MA3
"992 GT3/GT3 RS. 9,000 rpm redline. Derived from RSR race engine. No IMS. No bore scoring. Individual throttle bodies. Most exotic production flat-6 ever. Track-ready but street reliable."
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
MA3 1
○ MINOR
No known design flaws
MCX 3.6 V6 TT 1
● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (DI)