MCX 3.6 V6 TT vs MA3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MA3 BUY 82/100
+7 points over MCX 3.6 V6 TT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE MCX 3.6 V6 TT Porsche
0 / 100
BUY MA3 Porsche

Specifications

MCX 3.6 V6 TT
MA3
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
82
Years
2014--present
2021--present
Displacement
3604 cc
3995 cc
Layout
V6
F6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
400--440 hp
500--525 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,000
€0--€0

Character

MCX 3.6 V6 TT

"Cayenne S, Panamera. Larger MCX variant. Same EA839 family. Strong, refined. Timing chain. Carbon buildup. Expensive but predictable maintenance."

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

MCX 3.6 V6 TT 1

● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (DI) €400--€1,000 60,000 km--120,000 km

MA3 1

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

Models

MCX 3.6 V6 TT 3

Macan 95B 2014--2019 Cayenne 92A (E2) 2015--2017 Cayenne 92A (E2) 2014--2017

MA3 4

718 Cayman 982 2019--present 718 Cayman 982 2022--present 718 Boxster 982 2019--present 718 Boxster 982 2020--present
Full MCX 3.6 V6 TT Report Full MA3 Report