EA113 2.0T vs EA888 Gen 3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 BUY 80/100
+25 points over EA113 2.0T
0 / 100
CAUTION EA113 2.0T Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 Audi

Specifications

EA113 2.0T
EA888 Gen 3
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
55
80
Years
2005--2009
2012--2020
Displacement
1984 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
200--265 hp
180--306 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€350--€1,500
€1,000--€2,300

Character

EA113 2.0T

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

EA888 Gen 3

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

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--∞

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

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

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
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