EA839 3.0 TFSI vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 BUY 82/100
+22 points over EA839 3.0 TFSI
0 / 100
CAUTION EA839 3.0 TFSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

EA839 3.0 TFSI
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
60
82
Years
2016--present
2020--present
Displacement
2995 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
354--450 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€4,000--€10,600
€300--€1,200

Character

EA839 3.0 TFSI

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

EA888 Gen 4

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

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 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 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 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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