EA113 2.0T vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 BUY 82/100
+27 points over EA113 2.0T
0 / 100
CAUTION EA113 2.0T Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

EA113 2.0T
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
55
82
Years
2005--2009
2020--present
Displacement
1984 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
200--265 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€350--€1,500
€300--€1,200

Character

EA113 2.0T

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

EA888 Gen 4

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

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 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

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 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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