5.2 V10 TFSI vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 BUY 82/100
+20 points over 5.2 V10 TFSI
0 / 100
CAUTION 5.2 V10 TFSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

5.2 V10 TFSI
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
82
Years
2008--2024
2020--present
Displacement
5204 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V10
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
560--620 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€3,000--€8,000
€300--€1,200

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 4

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

Issues Comparison

5.2 V10 TFSI 1

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

5.2 V10 TFSI 2

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

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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