4.2 V8 FSI vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 BUY 82/100
+34 points over 4.2 V8 FSI
0 / 100
CAUTION 4.2 V8 FSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

4.2 V8 FSI
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
48
82
Years
2003--2015
2020--present
Displacement
4163 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V8
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
350--450 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€300--€1,200

Character

4.2 V8 FSI

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

EA888 Gen 4

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

Issues Comparison

4.2 V8 FSI 0

No documented issues.

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

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 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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