EA888 Gen 2 vs 2.5 TFSI I5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.5 TFSI I5 BUY 83/100
+45 points over EA888 Gen 2
0 / 100
AVOID EA888 Gen 2 Audi
0 / 100
BUY 2.5 TFSI I5 Audi

Specifications

EA888 Gen 2
2.5 TFSI I5
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
AVOID
BUY
Reliability
38
83
Years
2009--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
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,900--€7,300
€700--€1,600

Character

EA888 Gen 2

"Same oil + tensioner flaws as Gen 1. CR: rebuild by 100-150k mi."

2.5 TFSI I5

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

Issues Comparison

EA888 Gen 2 3

◆ CRITICAL
Oil consumption (slightly improved but still bad) €0--€3,000 20,000 km--100,000 km
◆ CRITICAL
Timing chain tensioner (same as Gen 1) €1,500--€3,500 60,000 km--130,000 km
▲ HIGH
Severe carbon buildup €400--€800 40,000 km--80,000 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

EA888 Gen 2 5

A5 8T 2007--2016 A4 B8 2008--2015 Q5 8R 2008--2016 A6 C7 2011--2018 A3 2.0 TFSI 8P 2003--2012 Hatchback

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 2 Report Full 2.5 TFSI I5 Report