2.0 NA (ALT) vs 2.5 TFSI I5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.5 TFSI I5 BUY 83/100
+11 points over 2.0 NA (ALT)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.0 NA (ALT) Audi
0 / 100
BUY 2.5 TFSI I5 Audi

Specifications

2.0 NA (ALT)
2.5 TFSI I5
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
83
Years
2001--2005
2009--present
Displacement
1984 cc
2480 cc
Layout
I4
I5
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
130 hp
340--400 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€300--€600
€700--€1,600

Character

2.0 NA (ALT)

"B6 A4. Simple NA 2.0 without turbo/FSI complexity. Timing belt (interference). Oil consumption. Adequate but uninspiring. Reliable with belt maintenance."

2.5 TFSI I5

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

Issues Comparison

2.0 NA (ALT) 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €300--€600 80,000 km--100,000 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

2.0 NA (ALT) 1

A4 B6/B7 2001--2004

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 2.0 NA (ALT) Report Full 2.5 TFSI I5 Report