4.2 V8 FSI vs EA837 3.0T SC

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA837 3.0T SC BUY 82/100
+34 points over 4.2 V8 FSI
0 / 100
CAUTION 4.2 V8 FSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi

Specifications

4.2 V8 FSI
EA837 3.0T SC
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
48
82
Years
2003--2015
2008--2017
Displacement
4163 cc
2995 cc
Layout
V8
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Supercharged
Power
350--450 hp
272--354 hp
Known Issues
0
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€1,000--€2,200

Character

4.2 V8 FSI

"Glorious NA V8. B6/B7 S4 = nightmare. R8/RS5 = solid. Check application."

EA837 3.0T SC

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

Issues Comparison

4.2 V8 FSI 0

No documented issues.

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

4.2 V8 FSI 9

A6 C5 1999--2003 A6 C5 1999--2005 Q7 4L 2006--2015 A6 C5 2002--2004 A4 B6/B7 2006--2008 A8 D3 2006--2010 R8 Type 42 2007--2012 A4 B8 2012--2015 A5 8T 2010--2016

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
Full 4.2 V8 FSI Report Full EA837 3.0T SC Report