EA288 2.0 TDI vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 BUY 82/100
+8 points over EA288 2.0 TDI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA288 2.0 TDI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

EA288 2.0 TDI
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
82
Years
2012--present
2020--present
Displacement
1968 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
150--200 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,200
€300--€1,200

Character

EA288 2.0 TDI

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

EA888 Gen 4

"Gen 3 refined. Higher compression, better cooling. Strong long-term outlook."

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 4 2

● MODERATE
Oil dilution — cold/short trips €0--€500 0 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
EGR valve fouling (petrol EGR) €300--€700 80,000 km--160,000 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 4 9

A1 35 TFSI GB 2018--2024 Hatchback A3 35 TFSI 8Y 2020--2024 Hatchback A4 2.0 TFSI B9 2015--2024 Sedan A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI B9 2015--2024 Wagon A5 2.0 TFSI F5 2016--2024 Coupe A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI F5 2016--2024 Fastback A6 2.0 TFSI C8 2018--2024 Sedan Q3 35 TFSI F3 2018--2024 SUV Q5 2.0 TFSI FY 2017--2024 SUV
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