EA288 2.0 TDI vs EA211 1.4 TFSI

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA211 1.4 TFSI BUY 78/100
+4 points over EA288 2.0 TDI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA288 2.0 TDI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA211 1.4 TFSI Audi

Specifications

EA288 2.0 TDI
EA211 1.4 TFSI
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
78
Years
2012--present
2012--2020
Displacement
1968 cc
1395 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
150--200 hp
122--150 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,200
€400--€1,100

Character

EA288 2.0 TDI

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

EA211 1.4 TFSI

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

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

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--∞

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

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
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