5.0/5.2 V10 vs 2.5 TFSI I5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.5 TFSI I5 BUY 83/100
+25 points over 5.0/5.2 V10
0 / 100
CAUTION 5.0/5.2 V10 Audi
0 / 100
BUY 2.5 TFSI I5 Audi

Specifications

5.0/5.2 V10
2.5 TFSI I5
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
58
83
Years
2006--2015
2009--present
Displacement
5204 cc
2480 cc
Layout
V10
I5
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
435--525 hp
340--400 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€2,600
€700--€1,600

Character

5.0/5.2 V10

"S6/S8 C6, R8 V10 NA. Lamborghini-shared V10. Carbon buildup on DI variants. Timing chain (complex). Coil pack failures (10). Oil consumption. Incredible engine but expensive to own."

2.5 TFSI I5

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

Issues Comparison

5.0/5.2 V10 2

▲ HIGH
Carbon buildup (DI variants) €800--€2,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Ignition coil failure (10 coils) €200--€600 40,000 km--80,000 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

5.0/5.2 V10 2

A6 C6 2006--2011 R8 Type 42 2009--2015

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 5.0/5.2 V10 Report Full 2.5 TFSI I5 Report