1.8T (EA113) vs 2.5 TFSI I5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.5 TFSI I5 BUY 83/100
+11 points over 1.8T (EA113)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.8T (EA113) Audi
0 / 100
BUY 2.5 TFSI I5 Audi

Specifications

1.8T (EA113)
2.5 TFSI I5
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
83
Years
1995--2005
2009--present
Displacement
1781 cc
2480 cc
Layout
I4
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
150--240 hp
340--400 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€3,500
€700--€1,600

Character

1.8T (EA113)

"B5 A4/Passat B5. AEB/APU/AWM codes. Oil sludge issue if intervals skipped. Turbo failure at 150k+ km. Coil pack failures. Hugely tuneable. Solid with care."

2.5 TFSI I5

"Legendary 5-cyl. 9x Engine of the Year. Forged internals. Surprisingly reliable."

Issues Comparison

1.8T (EA113) 2

▲ HIGH
Oil sludge formation €500--€2,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Turbo failure €500--€1,500 120,000 km--200,000 km

2.5 TFSI I5 2

○ MINOR
Wastegate rattle (2015-2018 production) €300--€800 20,000 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI engine) €400--€800 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

1.8T (EA113) 22

A4 B5 1995--2001 A4 B5 1995--2001 A6 C5 1997--2004 A3 8L 1996--2003 A3 8L 1996--2003 TT 8N 1998--2006 A3 8L 1999--2003 A4 B6/B7 2001--2005 S80 Mk1 (TS) 1998--2006 V70 Mk2 (S) 2000--2007 S60 Mk1 2001--2009 V70 Mk2 (S) 2000--2007 S60 Mk1 2000--2009 S80 Mk1 (TS) 1998--2006 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 V50 MW 2004--2012 S80 Mk1 (TS) 1999--2006 V70 Mk2 (S) 2001--2007 S60 Mk1 2001--2009 A4 B8 2008--2015 A3 8V 2012--2016

2.5 TFSI I5 5

Ducato 250/290 2011--present TT 8J 2009--2014 Q3 8U 2013--2018 A3 8Y 2022--present TT RS 2.5 TFSI 8S 2016--2023 Coupe
Full 1.8T (EA113) Report Full 2.5 TFSI I5 Report