EA211 1.5 TFSI vs EA888 Gen 3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 BUY 80/100
+5 points over EA211 1.5 TFSI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA211 1.5 TFSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 Audi

Specifications

EA211 1.5 TFSI
EA888 Gen 3
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
80
Years
2017--present
2012--2020
Displacement
1498 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
150 hp
180--306 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€450--€1,000
€1,000--€2,300

Character

EA211 1.5 TFSI

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

EA888 Gen 3

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

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

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 1.5 TFSI 55

Golf Mk7 (5G) 2017--2019 Octavia 5E 2017--2020 Leon 5F 2017--2020 Karoq NU 2017--present Ateca KH 2016--present Golf Mk7 (5G) 2017--2019 A3 8Y 2020--present Leon Mk4 (KL) 2020--present Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 2018--present Ibiza 6F 2018--present Kodiaq NS 2020--2024 Arona KJ 2017--present Formentor KM 2020--present Ateca KH7 2018--present Leon Mk4 (KL) 2020--present A4 B9 2019--2023 Touran 5T 2019--present Polo AW 2019--present Taigo CS 2021--present Scala NW 2019--present Golf Mk8 (CD) 2019--present Arona KJ7 2018--present Octavia NX 2020--present Tarraco KN 2019--present T-Cross C11 2019--present A6 C8 2018--present Leon KL 2020--present Golf Mk8 (CD) 2019--present Passat B8 (3G) 2019--2023 Leon KL 2020--present Caddy SB 2020--present Tiguan AD 2020--2024 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2018--2020 Kamiq NW 2019--present Q3 F3 2019--present Superb 3V 2019--2024 Tarraco KN2 2019--present Fabia PJ 2022--present A4 B9 2019--2023 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2018--2020 Octavia NX 2021--present Golf Mk8 (CD) 2020--present Leon Mk4 (KL) 2020--present Leon KL 2021--present T-Roc A11 2017--present Golf Mk8 (CD) 2019--present Caddy SB 2020--present Leon KL 2020--present A3 8Y 2020--present Leon Mk4 (KL) 2020--present Octavia NX 2020--present Formentor KM 2020--present A1 30 TFSI GB 2018--2024 Hatchback A3 1.5 TFSI 8V LCI 2016--2020 Hatchback Q2 1.5 TFSI GA 2020--2024 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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