EA839 2.9 V6 TT vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 BUY 82/100
+7 points over EA839 2.9 V6 TT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA839 2.9 V6 TT Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

EA839 2.9 V6 TT
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
82
Years
2017--present
2020--present
Displacement
2894 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
450 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,000
€300--€1,200

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."

EA888 Gen 4

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

Issues Comparison

EA839 2.9 V6 TT 1

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

EA839 2.9 V6 TT 2

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

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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