EA839 3.0 TFSI vs EA888 Gen 3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 BUY 80/100
+20 points over EA839 3.0 TFSI
0 / 100
CAUTION EA839 3.0 TFSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 Audi

Specifications

EA839 3.0 TFSI
EA888 Gen 3
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
60
80
Years
2016--present
2012--2020
Displacement
2995 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
354--450 hp
180--306 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€4,000--€10,600
€1,000--€2,300

Character

EA839 3.0 TFSI

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

EA888 Gen 3

"Game changer. Dual injection solved carbon. Metal tensioner. 200k+ mi. Best VW Group 4-cyl."

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

EA888 Gen 3 3

● MODERATE
Water pump failure €400--€900 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Intake carbon buildup (reduced vs Gen 1/2) €300--€600 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
HPFP noise / wear at high mileage €300--€800 120,000 km--200,000 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

EA888 Gen 3 13

A4 B8 2008--2015 A3 8V 2014--2020 TT 8S 2014--2024 TT 8S 2015--2024 Q7 4M 2015--present A5 F5 2016--2024 A4 B9 2015--2019 A4 B9 2015--2019 R8 Type 4S 2015--2019 A6 2.0 TFSI C7 2011--2018 Sedan Q3 2.0 TFSI 8U 2011--2018 SUV Q5 2.0 TFSI FY 2017--2024 SUV Q5 2.0 TFSI 8R 2008--2017 SUV
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