5.0 V10 TT (BUH) vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 BUY 82/100
+34 points over 5.0 V10 TT (BUH)
0 / 100
CAUTION 5.0 V10 TT (BUH) Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

5.0 V10 TT (BUH)
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
48
82
Years
2008--2010
2020--present
Displacement
4991 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V10
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
580 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€4,500--€13,000
€300--€1,200

Character

5.0 V10 TT (BUH)

"RS6 C6. Twin KKK K24 turbos on Lamborghini V10 block. Most powerful Audi estate ever. Turbo failure, intercooler pipes, carbon buildup. Cooling system under extreme stress. Maintenance costs astronomical. Specialist only."

EA888 Gen 4

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

Issues Comparison

5.0 V10 TT (BUH) 3

◆ CRITICAL
Twin turbo failure (K24) €3,000--€8,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Cooling system under stress €500--€2,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Carbon buildup (DI V10) €1,000--€3,000 60,000 km--120,000 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

5.0 V10 TT (BUH) 1

A6 C6 2008--2010

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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