EA189 2.0 TDI vs EA888 Gen 4
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4
BUY
82/100
+27 points over EA189 2.0 TDI
0
/ 100
CAUTION
EA189 2.0 TDI
Audi
0
/ 100
BUY
EA888 Gen 4
Audi
Specifications
EA189 2.0 TDI
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
55
82
Years
2008--2015
2020--present
Displacement
1968 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
136--184 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€300--€1,200
Character
EA189 2.0 TDI
"Mechanically decent diesel tainted by emissions scandal. Software fix applied. Engine itself is reliable with care."
EA888 Gen 4
"Gen 3 refined. Higher compression, better cooling. Strong long-term outlook."
Issues Comparison
EA189 2.0 TDI 0
No documented issues.
EA888 Gen 4 2
● MODERATE
Oil dilution — cold/short trips
○ MINOR
EGR valve fouling (petrol EGR)
Models
EA189 2.0 TDI 0
No models listed.