EA837 3.0T SC vs EA888 Gen 3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA837 3.0T SC BUY 82/100
+2 points over EA888 Gen 3
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 Audi

Specifications

EA837 3.0T SC
EA888 Gen 3
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
82
80
Years
2008--2017
2012--2020
Displacement
2995 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Supercharged
Petrol Turbo
Power
272--354 hp
180--306 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€2,200
€1,000--€2,300

Character

EA837 3.0T SC

"Most reliable S-model Audi ever. Supercharged = instant. Known issues cheap. 200k+ km."

EA888 Gen 3

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

Issues Comparison

EA837 3.0T SC 3

● MODERATE
PCV (crankcase ventilation) valve failure €200--€500 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Thermostat housing failure €300--€700 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump failure €500--€1,000 80,000 km--150,000 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

EA837 3.0T SC 8

A5 8T 2009--2016 A4 B8 2009--2015 Q5 8R 2013--2017 A8 D4 2010--2017 A6 C6 2008--2011 A7 4G 2010--2018 A6 C7 2011--2018 Q5 8R 2012--2017

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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