EA288 2.0 TDI vs 3.0 V6 TDI

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
3.0 V6 TDI BUY 80/100
+6 points over EA288 2.0 TDI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA288 2.0 TDI Audi
0 / 100
BUY 3.0 V6 TDI Audi

Specifications

EA288 2.0 TDI
3.0 V6 TDI
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
80
Years
2012--present
2004--2020
Displacement
1968 cc
2967 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
150--200 hp
204--272 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,200
€1,800--€4,800

Character

EA288 2.0 TDI

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

3.0 V6 TDI

"Torque monster. Amazing highway economy. BiTDI = 313hp. Avoid city-only."

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

3.0 V6 TDI 3

▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city driving €600--€1,800 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR valve + cooler fouling €400--€1,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain stretch at very high mileage €800--€2,000 150,000 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

3.0 V6 TDI 24

A4 B6/B7 2004--2008 Touareg 7L 2004--2010 A8 D3 2003--2010 A6 C6 2004--2011 Q7 4L 2006--2010 A5 8T 2008--2016 A4 B8 2008--2015 Q5 8R 2008--2017 A8 D4 2010--2017 A6 C7 2011--2018 A7 4G 2010--2018 A6 C7 2011--2018 Q5 8R 2013--2017 A6 C7 2011--2018 Q7 4L 2010--2015 Touareg 7P 2010--2018 A5 F5 2017--2024 A4 B9 2015--2019 A4 B9 2015--2019 Q5 FY 2019--present A7 4K 2019--present A4 B9 2019--2023 A6 C8 2019--present Q7 3.0 TDI 4M 2015--2024 SUV
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