2.0 NA (ALT) vs EA837 3.0T SC

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA837 3.0T SC BUY 82/100
+10 points over 2.0 NA (ALT)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.0 NA (ALT) Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi

Specifications

2.0 NA (ALT)
EA837 3.0T SC
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
2001--2005
2008--2017
Displacement
1984 cc
2995 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Supercharged
Power
130 hp
272--354 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€300--€600
€1,000--€2,200

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."

EA837 3.0T SC

"Most reliable S-model Audi ever. Supercharged = instant. Known issues cheap. 200k+ km."

Issues Comparison

2.0 NA (ALT) 1

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

EA837 3.0T SC 3

● MODERATE
PCV (crankcase ventilation) valve failure €200--€500 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Thermostat housing failure €300--€700 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump failure €500--€1,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

2.0 NA (ALT) 1

A4 B6/B7 2001--2004

EA837 3.0T SC 8

A5 8T 2009--2016 A4 B8 2009--2015 Q5 8R 2013--2017 A8 D4 2010--2017 A6 C6 2008--2011 A7 4G 2010--2018 A6 C7 2011--2018 Q5 8R 2012--2017
Full 2.0 NA (ALT) Report Full EA837 3.0T SC Report