2.7 TDI vs EA837 3.0T SC

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA837 3.0T SC BUY 82/100
+22 points over 2.7 TDI
0 / 100
CAUTION 2.7 TDI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi

Specifications

2.7 TDI
EA837 3.0T SC
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
60
82
Years
2004--2011
2008--2017
Displacement
2698 cc
2995 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Supercharged
Power
163--190 hp
272--354 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€2,000--€5,500
€1,000--€2,200

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."

EA837 3.0T SC

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

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

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

2.7 TDI 1

A6 C6 2004--2011

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
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