EA888 Gen 2 vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 BUY 82/100
+44 points over EA888 Gen 2
0 / 100
AVOID EA888 Gen 2 Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

EA888 Gen 2
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
AVOID
BUY
Reliability
38
82
Years
2009--2012
2020--present
Displacement
1984 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
170--220 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,900--€7,300
€300--€1,200

Character

EA888 Gen 2

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

EA888 Gen 4

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

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

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

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

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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