4.0 TFSI V8 TT vs EA211 1.4 TFSI

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA211 1.4 TFSI BUY 78/100
+10 points over 4.0 TFSI V8 TT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4.0 TFSI V8 TT Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA211 1.4 TFSI Audi

Specifications

4.0 TFSI V8 TT
EA211 1.4 TFSI
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
78
Years
2012--present
2012--2020
Displacement
3996 cc
1395 cc
Layout
V8
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
560--630 hp
122--150 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€400--€1,100

Character

4.0 TFSI V8 TT

"Flagship. 600hp. Powers Lamborghini Urus too. Expensive to fix."

EA211 1.4 TFSI

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

Issues Comparison

4.0 TFSI V8 TT 0

No documented issues.

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

4.0 TFSI V8 TT 14

A8 D4 2012--2017 A7 4G 2012--2018 A6 C7 2012--2018 A8 D4 2012--2017 A7 4G 2013--2018 A6 C7 2013--2018 Formentor KM 2021--present Q3 F3 2020--present TT 8S 2016--2024 A3 8V 2017--2020 A6 C8 2020--present A7 4K 2020--present A8 D5 2020--present Q8 4M 2020--present

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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