MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI vs MA3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MA3 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 MA3 Porsche

Specifications

MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI
MA3
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
55
82
Years
2012--2018
2021--present
Displacement
4134 cc
3995 cc
Layout
V8
F6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
382--385 hp
500--525 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."

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."

Issues Comparison

MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI 1

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

MA3 1

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

Models

MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI 1

Cayenne 92A (E2) 2013--2017

MA3 4

718 Cayman 982 2019--present 718 Cayman 982 2022--present 718 Boxster 982 2019--present 718 Boxster 982 2020--present
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