5.2 V10 TFSI vs EA888 Gen 3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 BUY 80/100
+18 points over 5.2 V10 TFSI
0 / 100
CAUTION 5.2 V10 TFSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 Audi

Specifications

5.2 V10 TFSI
EA888 Gen 3
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
80
Years
2008--2024
2012--2020
Displacement
5204 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V10
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
560--620 hp
180--306 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€3,000--€8,000
€1,000--€2,300

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."

EA888 Gen 3

"Game changer. Dual injection solved carbon. Metal tensioner. 200k+ mi. Best VW Group 4-cyl."

Issues Comparison

5.2 V10 TFSI 1

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

EA888 Gen 3 3

● MODERATE
Water pump failure €400--€900 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Intake carbon buildup (reduced vs Gen 1/2) €300--€600 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
HPFP noise / wear at high mileage €300--€800 120,000 km--200,000 km

Models

5.2 V10 TFSI 2

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

EA888 Gen 3 13

A4 B8 2008--2015 A3 8V 2014--2020 TT 8S 2014--2024 TT 8S 2015--2024 Q7 4M 2015--present A5 F5 2016--2024 A4 B9 2015--2019 A4 B9 2015--2019 R8 Type 4S 2015--2019 A6 2.0 TFSI C7 2011--2018 Sedan Q3 2.0 TFSI 8U 2011--2018 SUV Q5 2.0 TFSI FY 2017--2024 SUV Q5 2.0 TFSI 8R 2008--2017 SUV
Full 5.2 V10 TFSI Report Full EA888 Gen 3 Report