MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI vs MCX 2.9 V6 TT
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
MCX 2.9 V6 TT
BUY
78/100
+23 points over MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI
0
/ 100
CAUTION
MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI
Porsche
0
/ 100
BUY
MCX 2.9 V6 TT
Porsche
Specifications
MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI
MCX 2.9 V6 TT
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
55
78
Years
2012--2018
2019--present
Displacement
4134 cc
2894 cc
Layout
V8
V6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
382--385 hp
330--440 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€2,000
€400--€1,000
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."
MCX 2.9 V6 TT
"Macan GTS, Cayenne, Panamera 4S. EA839 family. Hot-V design. Reliable. Carbon buildup (DI). Timing chain. Premium fuel. Well-built Porsche/Audi collaboration."
Issues Comparison
MCU.D 4.1 V8 TDI 1
▲ HIGH
Dieselgate / emissions recall
MCX 2.9 V6 TT 1
● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (DI)