EA288 2.0 TDI vs EA888 Gen 3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 BUY 80/100
+6 points over EA288 2.0 TDI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA288 2.0 TDI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 Audi

Specifications

EA288 2.0 TDI
EA888 Gen 3
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
80
Years
2012--present
2012--2020
Displacement
1968 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
150--200 hp
180--306 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,200
€1,000--€2,300

Character

EA288 2.0 TDI

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

EA888 Gen 3

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

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

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

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

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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