4.2 V8 FSI vs EA888 Gen 3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 BUY 80/100
+32 points over 4.2 V8 FSI
0 / 100
CAUTION 4.2 V8 FSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 Audi

Specifications

4.2 V8 FSI
EA888 Gen 3
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
48
80
Years
2003--2015
2012--2020
Displacement
4163 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V8
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
350--450 hp
180--306 hp
Known Issues
0
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€1,000--€2,300

Character

4.2 V8 FSI

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

EA888 Gen 3

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

Issues Comparison

4.2 V8 FSI 0

No documented issues.

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

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

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
Full 4.2 V8 FSI Report Full EA888 Gen 3 Report