EA211 1.4 TFSI vs EA888 Gen 3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 BUY 80/100
+2 points over EA211 1.4 TFSI
0 / 100
BUY EA211 1.4 TFSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 Audi

Specifications

EA211 1.4 TFSI
EA888 Gen 3
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
78
80
Years
2012--2020
2012--2020
Displacement
1395 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
122--150 hp
180--306 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,100
€1,000--€2,300

Character

EA211 1.4 TFSI

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

EA888 Gen 3

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

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--∞

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

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

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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