EA839 3.0 TFSI vs EA837 3.0T SC

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA837 3.0T SC BUY 82/100
+22 points over EA839 3.0 TFSI
0 / 100
CAUTION EA839 3.0 TFSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi

Specifications

EA839 3.0 TFSI
EA837 3.0T SC
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
60
82
Years
2016--present
2008--2017
Displacement
2995 cc
2995 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Supercharged
Power
354--450 hp
272--354 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€4,000--€10,600
€1,000--€2,200

Character

EA839 3.0 TFSI

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

EA837 3.0T SC

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

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

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 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

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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