EA839 2.9 V6 TT vs EA837 3.0T SC

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA837 3.0T SC BUY 82/100
+7 points over EA839 2.9 V6 TT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA839 2.9 V6 TT Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi

Specifications

EA839 2.9 V6 TT
EA837 3.0T SC
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
82
Years
2017--present
2008--2017
Displacement
2894 cc
2995 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Supercharged
Power
450 hp
272--354 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,000
€1,000--€2,200

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."

EA837 3.0T SC

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

Issues Comparison

EA839 2.9 V6 TT 1

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

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

Models

EA839 2.9 V6 TT 2

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

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
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