2.5 TFSI I5 vs EA837 3.0T SC

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.5 TFSI I5 BUY 83/100
+1 points over EA837 3.0T SC
0 / 100
BUY 2.5 TFSI I5 Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi

Specifications

2.5 TFSI I5
EA837 3.0T SC
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
83
82
Years
2009--present
2008--2017
Displacement
2480 cc
2995 cc
Layout
I5
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Supercharged
Power
340--400 hp
272--354 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,600
€1,000--€2,200

Character

2.5 TFSI I5

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

EA837 3.0T SC

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

Issues Comparison

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

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

2.5 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

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 2.5 TFSI I5 Report Full EA837 3.0T SC Report