2.7 TDI vs EA839 3.0T TT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA839 3.0T TT BUY 78/100
+18 points over 2.7 TDI
0 / 100
CAUTION 2.7 TDI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA839 3.0T TT Audi

Specifications

2.7 TDI
EA839 3.0T TT
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
60
78
Years
2004--2011
2016--present
Displacement
2698 cc
2995 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
163--190 hp
354--444 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€2,000--€5,500
€0--€0

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."

EA839 3.0T TT

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

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

EA839 3.0T TT 0

No documented issues.

Models

2.7 TDI 1

A6 C6 2004--2011

EA839 3.0T TT 16

A5 F5 2017--2024 A4 B9 2017--2019 Q7 4M 2016--present Q7 4M 2016--present Touareg CR 2018--present A8 D5 2017--present Q8 4M 2018--present Touareg CR 2018--present Q7 4M 2022--present A8 D5 2017--present A7 4K 2018--present A7 4K 2018--present A6 C8 2018--present A8 D5 2017--present A6 C8 2018--present A6 C8 2018--present
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