EA211 1.5 TFSI vs EA837 3.0T SC

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA837 3.0T SC BUY 82/100
+7 points over EA211 1.5 TFSI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA211 1.5 TFSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi

Specifications

EA211 1.5 TFSI
EA837 3.0T SC
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
82
Years
2017--present
2008--2017
Displacement
1498 cc
2995 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Supercharged
Power
150 hp
272--354 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€450--€1,000
€1,000--€2,200

Character

EA211 1.5 TFSI

"EA211 evolution. Miller cycle. Adequate daily. Low-RPM shudder (software fix)."

EA837 3.0T SC

"Most reliable S-model Audi ever. Supercharged = instant. Known issues cheap. 200k+ km."

Issues Comparison

EA211 1.5 TFSI 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt replacement (same as 1.4 — mandatory) €450--€850 60,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Low-RPM shudder (software related) €0--€150 0 km--50,000 km

EA837 3.0T SC 3

● MODERATE
PCV (crankcase ventilation) valve failure €200--€500 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Thermostat housing failure €300--€700 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump failure €500--€1,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

EA211 1.5 TFSI 55

Octavia 5E 2017--2020 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2017--2019 Karoq NU 2017--present Golf Mk7 (5G) 2017--2019 Ateca KH 2017--present Leon 5F 2017--2020 A3 8Y 2020--present Ateca KH7 2018--present Taigo CS 2021--present Scala NW 2019--present Octavia NX 2020--present Tarraco KN2 2019--present Passat B8 (3G) 2019--2023 Leon KL 2020--present Golf Mk8 (CD) 2019--present A6 C8 2018--present Q3 F3 2019--present Ibiza 6F 2018--present Polo AW 2019--present Arona KJ 2017--present Leon KL 2020--present Leon Mk4 (KL) 2020--present Golf Mk8 (CD) 2019--present Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 2018--present Leon Mk4 (KL) 2020--present Tiguan AD 2020--2024 Touran 5T 2019--present Tarraco KN 2019--present Caddy SB 2020--present Formentor KM 2020--present Arona KJ7 2018--present Leon Mk3 (5F) 2018--2020 Kamiq NW 2019--present Fabia PJ 2022--present A4 B9 2019--2023 Superb 3V 2019--2024 T-Cross C11 2019--present A4 B9 2019--2023 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2018--2020 Kodiaq NS 2020--2024 Leon KL 2021--present Leon Mk4 (KL) 2020--present Golf Mk8 (CD) 2020--present Octavia NX 2021--present T-Roc A11 2017--present Leon Mk4 (KL) 2020--present Golf Mk8 (CD) 2019--present A3 8Y 2020--present Formentor KM 2020--present Octavia NX 2020--present Caddy SB 2020--present Leon KL 2020--present A1 30 TFSI GB 2018--2024 Hatchback A3 1.5 TFSI 8V LCI 2017--2020 Hatchback Q2 1.5 TFSI GA 2020--2024 SUV

EA837 3.0T SC 8

A5 8T 2009--2016 A4 B8 2009--2015 Q5 8R 2013--2017 A8 D4 2010--2017 A6 C6 2008--2011 A7 4G 2010--2018 A6 C7 2011--2018 Q5 8R 2012--2017
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