2.7 TDI vs EA211 1.4 TFSI

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA211 1.4 TFSI BUY 78/100
+18 points over 2.7 TDI
0 / 100
CAUTION 2.7 TDI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA211 1.4 TFSI Audi

Specifications

2.7 TDI
EA211 1.4 TFSI
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
60
78
Years
2004--2011
2012--2020
Displacement
2698 cc
1395 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
163--190 hp
122--150 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€2,000--€5,500
€400--€1,100

Character

2.7 TDI

"C6 A6, B7 A4. Chain driven BUT chain at rear (expensive). Injector failures. DPF. EGR. Better than 2.5 TDI (no cam wear) but still expensive to maintain."

EA211 1.4 TFSI

"Timing belt (not chain) = no stretch. Cylinder deactivation. Efficient budget Audi."

Issues Comparison

2.7 TDI 2

◆ CRITICAL
Timing chain at rear of engine €1,500--€4,000 100,000 km--180,000 km
▲ HIGH
Injector failure €500--€1,500 100,000 km--200,000 km

EA211 1.4 TFSI 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt replacement (not chain — mandatory) €400--€800 60,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Cylinder On Demand (CoD) shudder €0--€300 30,000 km--∞

Models

2.7 TDI 1

A6 C6 2004--2011

EA211 1.4 TFSI 26

A4 B9 2015--2019 A3 8V 2012--2018 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2012--2018 Touran 5T 2015--2018 Leon 5F 2014--2020 Ibiza 6J 2015--2017 A3 8V 2014--2018 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2014--2018 Toledo Mk4 (KG) 2015--2019 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2014--2017 Polo 6R/6C 2014--2017 Passat B8 (3G) 2014--2019 Formentor KM 2021--present Superb 3V 2020--2024 Octavia NX 2020--2024 Leon KL 2020--present Leon KL 2020--present Formentor KM 2021--present Tarraco KN 2021--present Tiguan AD 2016--2020 Superb 3V 2015--2019 Kodiaq NS 2017--2020 A1 1.0 TFSI 8X 2014--2018 Hatchback A1 1.4 TFSI 8X 2010--2018 Hatchback Q2 1.4 TFSI GA 2016--2024 SUV Q3 1.4 TFSI 8U 2011--2018 SUV
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