2.7 TDI vs EA888 Gen 3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 BUY 80/100
+20 points over 2.7 TDI
0 / 100
CAUTION 2.7 TDI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 Audi

Specifications

2.7 TDI
EA888 Gen 3
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
60
80
Years
2004--2011
2012--2020
Displacement
2698 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
163--190 hp
180--306 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€2,000--€5,500
€1,000--€2,300

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."

EA888 Gen 3

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

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

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

2.7 TDI 1

A6 C6 2004--2011

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
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