2.5 TFSI I5 vs EA839 3.0T TT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.5 TFSI I5 BUY 83/100
+5 points over EA839 3.0T TT
0 / 100
BUY 2.5 TFSI I5 Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA839 3.0T TT Audi

Specifications

2.5 TFSI I5
EA839 3.0T TT
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
83
78
Years
2009--present
2016--present
Displacement
2480 cc
2995 cc
Layout
I5
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
340--400 hp
354--444 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,600
€0--€0

Character

2.5 TFSI I5

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

EA839 3.0T TT

"Replaced supercharger with twin-turbo. Smoother power. Promising."

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

EA839 3.0T TT 0

No documented issues.

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

EA839 3.0T TT 16

A5 F5 2017--2024 A4 B9 2017--2019 Q7 4M 2015--present Q7 4M 2015--present Q8 4M 2018--present Touareg CR 2018--present Touareg CR 2018--present A8 D5 2017--present Q7 4M 2022--present A8 D5 2017--present A7 4K 2018--present A6 C8 2018--present A8 D5 2017--present A6 C8 2018--present A7 4K 2018--present A6 C8 2018--present
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