2.7 TDI vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 BUY 82/100
+22 points over 2.7 TDI
0 / 100
CAUTION 2.7 TDI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

2.7 TDI
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
60
82
Years
2004--2011
2020--present
Displacement
2698 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
163--190 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€2,000--€5,500
€300--€1,200

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."

EA888 Gen 4

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

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 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

2.7 TDI 1

A6 C6 2004--2011

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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