EA211 1.4 TFSI vs EA839 3.0T TT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Reliability score
Tied 78/100
0 / 100
BUY EA211 1.4 TFSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA839 3.0T TT Audi

Specifications

EA211 1.4 TFSI
EA839 3.0T TT
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
78
78
Years
2012--2020
2016--present
Displacement
1395 cc
2995 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
122--150 hp
354--444 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,100
€0--€0

Character

EA211 1.4 TFSI

"Timing belt (not chain) = no stretch. Cylinder deactivation. Efficient budget Audi."

EA839 3.0T TT

"Replaced supercharger with twin-turbo. Smoother power. Promising."

Issues Comparison

EA211 1.4 TFSI 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt replacement (not chain — mandatory) €400--€800 60,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Cylinder On Demand (CoD) shudder €0--€300 30,000 km--∞

EA839 3.0T TT 0

No documented issues.

Models

EA211 1.4 TFSI 26

A4 B9 2015--2019 A3 8V 2012--2018 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2012--2018 Touran 5T 2015--2018 Leon 5F 2014--2020 Ibiza 6J 2015--2017 A3 8V 2014--2018 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2014--2018 Toledo Mk4 (KG) 2015--2019 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2014--2017 Polo 6R/6C 2014--2017 Passat B8 (3G) 2014--2019 Formentor KM 2021--present Superb 3V 2020--2024 Octavia NX 2020--2024 Leon KL 2020--present Leon KL 2020--present Formentor KM 2021--present Tarraco KN 2021--present Tiguan AD 2016--2020 Superb 3V 2015--2019 Kodiaq NS 2017--2020 A1 1.0 TFSI 8X 2014--2018 Hatchback A1 1.4 TFSI 8X 2010--2018 Hatchback Q2 1.4 TFSI GA 2016--2024 SUV Q3 1.4 TFSI 8U 2011--2018 SUV

EA839 3.0T TT 16

A5 F5 2017--2024 A4 B9 2017--2019 Q7 4M 2015--present Q7 4M 2015--present Q8 4M 2018--present Touareg CR 2018--present Touareg CR 2018--present A8 D5 2017--present Q7 4M 2022--present A8 D5 2017--present A7 4K 2018--present A6 C8 2018--present A8 D5 2017--present A6 C8 2018--present A7 4K 2018--present A6 C8 2018--present
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