EA288 2.0 TDI vs 2.5 TFSI I5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.5 TFSI I5 BUY 83/100
+9 points over EA288 2.0 TDI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA288 2.0 TDI Audi
0 / 100
BUY 2.5 TFSI I5 Audi

Specifications

EA288 2.0 TDI
2.5 TFSI I5
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
83
Years
2012--present
2009--present
Displacement
1968 cc
2480 cc
Layout
I4
I5
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
150--200 hp
340--400 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,200
€700--€1,600

Character

EA288 2.0 TDI

"Post-Dieselgate clean diesel. Common rail, refined, efficient. Strong highway cruiser. DPF care needed."

2.5 TFSI I5

"Legendary 5-cyl. 9x Engine of the Year. Forged internals. Surprisingly reliable."

Issues Comparison

EA288 2.0 TDI 2

▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city driving €500--€1,500 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
EGR fouling €300--€700 80,000 km--160,000 km

2.5 TFSI I5 2

○ MINOR
Wastegate rattle (2015-2018 production) €300--€800 20,000 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI engine) €400--€800 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

EA288 2.0 TDI 11

A1 1.6 TDI 8X 2010--2018 Hatchback A3 1.6 TDI 8V 2012--2020 Hatchback A3 2.0 TDI 8V 2012--2020 Hatchback A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI 8V 2013--2020 Sedan A4 2.0 TDI B9 2015--2024 Sedan A4 2.0 TDI B8 2008--2015 Sedan A4 Avant 2.0 TDI B9 2015--2024 Wagon A5 2.0 TDI F5 2016--2024 Coupe A6 2.0 TDI C7 2011--2018 Sedan A6 Avant 2.0 TDI C7 2011--2018 Wagon Q3 2.0 TDI 8U 2011--2018 SUV

2.5 TFSI I5 5

Ducato 250/290 2011--present TT 8J 2009--2014 Q3 8U 2013--2018 A3 8Y 2022--present TT RS 2.5 TFSI 8S 2016--2023 Coupe
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