2.0 NA (ALT) vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 BUY 82/100
+10 points over 2.0 NA (ALT)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.0 NA (ALT) Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

2.0 NA (ALT)
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
2001--2005
2020--present
Displacement
1984 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
130 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€300--€600
€300--€1,200

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."

EA888 Gen 4

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

Issues Comparison

2.0 NA (ALT) 1

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

2.0 NA (ALT) 1

A4 B6/B7 2001--2004

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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