EA897 3.0 TDI vs EA837 3.0T SC

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA837 3.0T SC BUY 82/100
+24 points over EA897 3.0 TDI
0 / 100
CAUTION EA897 3.0 TDI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi

Specifications

EA897 3.0 TDI
EA837 3.0T SC
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
58
82
Years
2004--2020
2008--2017
Displacement
2967 cc
2995 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Supercharged
Power
204--286 hp
272--354 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,100--€3,200
€1,000--€2,200

Character

EA897 3.0 TDI

"Powerful V6 diesel. Earlier models: injector and turbo issues. BiTDI variants add complexity. Highway king with care."

EA837 3.0T SC

"Most reliable S-model Audi ever. Supercharged = instant. Known issues cheap. 200k+ km."

Issues Comparison

EA897 3.0 TDI 3

▲ HIGH
Turbo oil feed screen blockage — documented TSB €500--€2,000 40,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Intake carbon buildup (V8 DI) €600--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
High maintenance cost — flagship V8 €0--€0 0 km--∞

EA837 3.0T SC 3

● MODERATE
PCV (crankcase ventilation) valve failure €200--€500 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Thermostat housing failure €300--€700 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump failure €500--€1,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

EA897 3.0 TDI 2

RS6 4.0 TFSI C8 2019--2024 Wagon RS7 4.0 TFSI 4K 2019--2024 Fastback

EA837 3.0T SC 8

A5 8T 2009--2016 A4 B8 2009--2015 Q5 8R 2013--2017 A8 D4 2010--2017 A6 C6 2008--2011 A7 4G 2010--2018 A6 C7 2011--2018 Q5 8R 2012--2017
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