MCX 4.0 V8 TT vs MA3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
MA3 BUY 82/100
+10 points over MCX 4.0 V8 TT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE MCX 4.0 V8 TT Porsche
0 / 100
BUY MA3 Porsche

Specifications

MCX 4.0 V8 TT
MA3
Brand
Porsche
Porsche
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
2019--present
2021--present
Displacement
3996 cc
3995 cc
Layout
V8
F6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
480--660 hp
500--525 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€1,500
€0--€0

Character

MCX 4.0 V8 TT

"Cayenne Turbo/Turbo GT. Same Audi 4.0 TFSI family. Hot-V design. Strong. Carbon buildup. Turbo at extreme outputs. Premium ownership but reliable for what it does."

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 4.0 V8 TT 1

● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (DI) €500--€1,500 60,000 km--120,000 km

MA3 1

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

Models

MCX 4.0 V8 TT 1

Panamera 971 2019--2024

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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