EA888 Gen 1/2 vs 2.5 TFSI I5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.5 TFSI I5 BUY 83/100
+48 points over EA888 Gen 1/2
0 / 100
AVOID EA888 Gen 1/2 Audi
0 / 100
BUY 2.5 TFSI I5 Audi

Specifications

EA888 Gen 1/2
2.5 TFSI I5
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
AVOID
BUY
Reliability
35
83
Years
2006--2012
2009--present
Displacement
1984 cc
2480 cc
Layout
I4
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
170--220 hp
340--400 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€700--€1,600

Character

EA888 Gen 1/2

"Notorious oil burning, plastic timing chain tensioner failure. Multiple class-actions. Avoid unless already rebuilt."

2.5 TFSI I5

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

Issues Comparison

EA888 Gen 1/2 0

No documented issues.

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

EA888 Gen 1/2 1

Tiguan 5N 2007--2016

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
Full EA888 Gen 1/2 Report Full 2.5 TFSI I5 Report