5.2 V10 TFSI vs 2.5 TFSI I5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.5 TFSI I5 BUY 83/100
+21 points over 5.2 V10 TFSI
0 / 100
CAUTION 5.2 V10 TFSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY 2.5 TFSI I5 Audi

Specifications

5.2 V10 TFSI
2.5 TFSI I5
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
83
Years
2008--2024
2009--present
Displacement
5204 cc
2480 cc
Layout
V10
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
560--620 hp
340--400 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€3,000--€8,000
€700--€1,600

Character

5.2 V10 TFSI

"RS6/RS7 C7, R8 V10 Performance. Twin-turbo V10. Carbon buildup. Turbo failure at high mileage. Coil packs. Timing chain. Incredible performance but maintenance costs match."

2.5 TFSI I5

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

Issues Comparison

5.2 V10 TFSI 1

◆ CRITICAL
Turbo failure €3,000--€8,000 80,000 km--150,000 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

5.2 V10 TFSI 2

R8 Type 4S 2019--2024 R8 Type 4S 2019--2024

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 5.2 V10 TFSI Report Full 2.5 TFSI I5 Report