MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI vs 9A2

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
9A2 BUY 80/100
+25 points over MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI
0 / 100
CAUTION MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI Porsche
0 / 100
BUY 9A2 Porsche

Specifications

MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI
9A2
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
55
80
Years
2012--2018
2016--present
Displacement
4134 cc
2981 cc
Layout
V8
F6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
382--385 hp
370--450 hp
Known Issues
1
4
Total Risk Cost
€0--€2,000
€2,300--€6,100

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."

9A2

"Modern 911 heart. No IMS drama (thats 996/997). Reliable, powerful, expensive to service. Porsche at its best."

Issues Comparison

MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI 1

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

9A2 4

● MODERATE
Coolant pipe leak (rear) €800--€2,500 60,000 km--130,000 km
○ MINOR
Spark plug replacement (access) €400--€800 40,000 km--60,000 km
○ MINOR
Sport exhaust valve actuator €300--€800 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Rear main seal weep €800--€2,000 80,000 km--160,000 km

Models

MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI 1

Cayenne 92A (E2) 2013--2017

9A2 8

Panamera 971 2017--2024 Panamera 971 2017--2024 911 Carrera 991.2 2016--2019 Coupe 911 Carrera 992 2019--present Coupe 911 Carrera Cabriolet 992 2019--present Convertible 911 Carrera S 991.2 2016--2019 Coupe 911 Carrera S 992 2019--present Coupe 911 Targa 4 992 2020--present Coupe
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