EA113 2.0T vs 3.0 V6 TDI

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
3.0 V6 TDI BUY 80/100
+25 points over EA113 2.0T
0 / 100
CAUTION EA113 2.0T Audi
0 / 100
BUY 3.0 V6 TDI Audi

Specifications

EA113 2.0T
3.0 V6 TDI
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
55
80
Years
2005--2009
2004--2020
Displacement
1984 cc
2967 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
200--265 hp
204--272 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€350--€1,500
€1,800--€4,800

Character

EA113 2.0T

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

3.0 V6 TDI

"Torque monster. Amazing highway economy. BiTDI = 313hp. Avoid city-only."

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--∞

3.0 V6 TDI 3

▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city driving €600--€1,800 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR valve + cooler fouling €400--€1,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain stretch at very high mileage €800--€2,000 150,000 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

3.0 V6 TDI 24

A4 B6/B7 2004--2008 Touareg 7L 2004--2010 A8 D3 2003--2010 A6 C6 2004--2011 Q7 4L 2006--2010 A5 8T 2008--2016 A4 B8 2008--2015 Q5 8R 2008--2017 A8 D4 2010--2017 A6 C7 2011--2018 A7 4G 2010--2018 A6 C7 2011--2018 Q5 8R 2013--2017 A6 C7 2011--2018 Q7 4L 2010--2015 Touareg 7P 2010--2018 A5 F5 2017--2024 A4 B9 2015--2019 A4 B9 2015--2019 Q5 FY 2019--present A7 4K 2019--present A4 B9 2019--2023 A6 C8 2019--present Q7 3.0 TDI 4M 2015--2024 SUV
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