EA897 3.0 TDI vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 BUY 82/100
+24 points over EA897 3.0 TDI
0 / 100
CAUTION EA897 3.0 TDI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

EA897 3.0 TDI
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
58
82
Years
2004--2020
2020--present
Displacement
2967 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
204--286 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,100--€3,200
€300--€1,200

Character

EA897 3.0 TDI

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

EA888 Gen 4

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

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--∞

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

EA897 3.0 TDI 2

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

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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