MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI vs 9A1/MA1

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
9A1/MA1 BUY 82/100
+27 points over MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI
0 / 100
CAUTION MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI Porsche
0 / 100
BUY 9A1/MA1 Porsche

Specifications

MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI
9A1/MA1
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
55
82
Years
2012--2018
2008--2019
Displacement
4134 cc
3800 cc
Layout
V8
F6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
382--385 hp
350--400 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€2,000
€0--€0

Character

MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI

"Cayenne S Diesel. Same Audi 4.0 TDI V8 family. Dieselgate fallout. Complex V8 diesel. DPF/SCR. Timing chain. 8 injectors. Pulled from market due to emissions scandal."

9A1/MA1

"991 Carrera NA and 997.2. Direct fuel injection. No IMS bearing. No bore scoring concern. Porsche's most reliable modern flat-6. Oil separator system improved. Excellent longevity."

Issues Comparison

MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI 1

▲ HIGH
Dieselgate / emissions recall €0--€2,000 0 km--0 km

9A1/MA1 1

○ MINOR
No significant design flaws known €0--€0 0 km--0 km

Models

MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI 1

Cayenne 92A (E2) 2013--2017

9A1/MA1 0

No models listed.

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