2.5 TFSI I5 vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.5 TFSI I5 BUY 83/100
+1 points over EA888 Gen 4
0 / 100
BUY 2.5 TFSI I5 Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

2.5 TFSI I5
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
83
82
Years
2009--present
2020--present
Displacement
2480 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I5
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
340--400 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,600
€300--€1,200

Character

2.5 TFSI I5

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

EA888 Gen 4

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

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 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

2.5 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 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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