EA839 3.0 TFSI vs 2.5 TFSI I5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.5 TFSI I5 BUY 83/100
+23 points over EA839 3.0 TFSI
0 / 100
CAUTION EA839 3.0 TFSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY 2.5 TFSI I5 Audi

Specifications

EA839 3.0 TFSI
2.5 TFSI I5
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
60
83
Years
2016--present
2009--present
Displacement
2995 cc
2480 cc
Layout
V6
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
354--450 hp
340--400 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€4,000--€10,600
€700--€1,600

Character

EA839 3.0 TFSI

"Replaced supercharged EA837. Hot-V layout. Powerful but complex. Turbo and coolant system concerns emerging."

2.5 TFSI I5

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

Issues Comparison

EA839 3.0 TFSI 3

▲ HIGH
Water pump inevitable failure €600--€1,400 60,000 km--100,000 km
▲ HIGH
Piston design concern — metallurgy confirmed €3,000--€8,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
HPFP concern (resolved post-2020) €400--€1,200 40,000 km--100,000 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 3.0 TFSI 5

Q8 4M 2018--present Q5 FY 2017--present A7 3.0 TFSI TT 4K 2018--2024 Fastback S4 3.0 TFSI TT B9 2016--2024 Sedan S5 3.0 TFSI TT F5 2016--2024 Coupe

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
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