EA839 2.9 V6 TT vs 2.5 TFSI I5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.5 TFSI I5 BUY 83/100
+8 points over EA839 2.9 V6 TT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA839 2.9 V6 TT Audi
0 / 100
BUY 2.5 TFSI I5 Audi

Specifications

EA839 2.9 V6 TT
2.5 TFSI I5
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
83
Years
2017--present
2009--present
Displacement
2894 cc
2480 cc
Layout
V6
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
450 hp
340--400 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,000
€700--€1,600

Character

EA839 2.9 V6 TT

"RS4/RS5 B9. EA839 family (shared with Porsche). Hot-V design. Strong internals. Carbon buildup (DI). Turbo reliable. Premium fuel required. Excellent daily RS car."

2.5 TFSI I5

"Legendary 5-cyl. 9x Engine of the Year. Forged internals. Surprisingly reliable."

Issues Comparison

EA839 2.9 V6 TT 1

● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (DI) €400--€1,000 60,000 km--120,000 km

2.5 TFSI I5 2

○ MINOR
Wastegate rattle (2015-2018 production) €300--€800 20,000 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI engine) €400--€800 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

EA839 2.9 V6 TT 2

A5 F5 2017--2024 A4 B9 2018--2023

2.5 TFSI I5 5

Ducato 250/290 2011--present TT 8J 2009--2014 Q3 8U 2013--2018 A3 8Y 2022--present TT RS 2.5 TFSI 8S 2016--2023 Coupe
Full EA839 2.9 V6 TT Report Full 2.5 TFSI I5 Report