2.5 TFSI I5 vs EA888 Gen 3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.5 TFSI I5 BUY 83/100
+3 points over EA888 Gen 3
0 / 100
BUY 2.5 TFSI I5 Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 Audi

Specifications

2.5 TFSI I5
EA888 Gen 3
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
83
80
Years
2009--present
2012--2020
Displacement
2480 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I5
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
340--400 hp
180--306 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,600
€1,000--€2,300

Character

2.5 TFSI I5

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

EA888 Gen 3

"Game changer. Dual injection solved carbon. Metal tensioner. 200k+ mi. Best VW Group 4-cyl."

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

EA888 Gen 3 3

● MODERATE
Water pump failure €400--€900 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Intake carbon buildup (reduced vs Gen 1/2) €300--€600 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
HPFP noise / wear at high mileage €300--€800 120,000 km--200,000 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

EA888 Gen 3 13

A4 B8 2008--2015 A3 8V 2014--2020 TT 8S 2014--2024 TT 8S 2015--2024 Q7 4M 2015--present A5 F5 2016--2024 A4 B9 2015--2019 A4 B9 2015--2019 R8 Type 4S 2015--2019 A6 2.0 TFSI C7 2011--2018 Sedan Q3 2.0 TFSI 8U 2011--2018 SUV Q5 2.0 TFSI FY 2017--2024 SUV Q5 2.0 TFSI 8R 2008--2017 SUV
Full 2.5 TFSI I5 Report Full EA888 Gen 3 Report