EA113 2.0T vs 2.5 TFSI I5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.5 TFSI I5 BUY 83/100
+28 points over EA113 2.0T
0 / 100
CAUTION EA113 2.0T Audi
0 / 100
BUY 2.5 TFSI I5 Audi

Specifications

EA113 2.0T
2.5 TFSI I5
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
55
83
Years
2005--2009
2009--present
Displacement
1984 cc
2480 cc
Layout
I4
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
200--265 hp
340--400 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€350--€1,500
€700--€1,600

Character

EA113 2.0T

"Pioneer turbo four. Cast-iron block, great tuning base. Oil use is "feature not bug.""

2.5 TFSI I5

"Legendary 5-cyl. 9x Engine of the Year. Forged internals. Surprisingly reliable."

Issues Comparison

EA113 2.0T 3

◆ CRITICAL
HPFP cam follower wear €50--€300 30,000 km--80,000 km
● MODERATE
Intake carbon buildup €300--€700 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Oil consumption by design €0--€500 0 km--∞

2.5 TFSI I5 2

○ MINOR
Wastegate rattle (2015-2018 production) €300--€800 20,000 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI engine) €400--€800 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

EA113 2.0T 12

Golf Mk5 (1K) 2004--2008 A3 8P 2004--2008 A4 B6/B7 2004--2008 Altea 5P 2006--2009 Toledo Mk3 (5P) 2006--2009 Leon Mk2 (1P) 2006--2012 Passat B6 (3C) 2005--2010 TT 8J 2006--2014 Leon 1P 2005--2012 Octavia 1Z 2005--2013 Leon 1P 2007--2012 Leon Mk2 (1P) 2006--2012

2.5 TFSI I5 5

Ducato 250/290 2011--present TT 8J 2009--2014 Q3 8U 2013--2018 A3 8Y 2022--present TT RS 2.5 TFSI 8S 2016--2023 Coupe
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