1.8T (EA113) vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 BUY 82/100
+10 points over 1.8T (EA113)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.8T (EA113) Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

1.8T (EA113)
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
1995--2005
2020--present
Displacement
1781 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
150--240 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€3,500
€300--€1,200

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."

EA888 Gen 4

"Gen 3 refined. Higher compression, better cooling. Strong long-term outlook."

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

EA888 Gen 4 2

● MODERATE
Oil dilution — cold/short trips €0--€500 0 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
EGR valve fouling (petrol EGR) €300--€700 80,000 km--160,000 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

EA888 Gen 4 9

A1 35 TFSI GB 2018--2024 Hatchback A3 35 TFSI 8Y 2020--2024 Hatchback A4 2.0 TFSI B9 2015--2024 Sedan A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI B9 2015--2024 Wagon A5 2.0 TFSI F5 2016--2024 Coupe A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI F5 2016--2024 Fastback A6 2.0 TFSI C8 2018--2024 Sedan Q3 35 TFSI F3 2018--2024 SUV Q5 2.0 TFSI FY 2017--2024 SUV
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