EA837 3.0T SC vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Reliability score
Tied 82/100
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

EA837 3.0T SC
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
82
82
Years
2008--2017
2020--present
Displacement
2995 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Supercharged
Petrol Turbo
Power
272--354 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€2,200
€300--€1,200

Character

EA837 3.0T SC

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

EA888 Gen 4

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

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 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

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 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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