5.0/5.2 V10 vs EA888 Gen 3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 BUY 80/100
+22 points over 5.0/5.2 V10
0 / 100
CAUTION 5.0/5.2 V10 Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 Audi

Specifications

5.0/5.2 V10
EA888 Gen 3
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
58
80
Years
2006--2015
2012--2020
Displacement
5204 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V10
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
435--525 hp
180--306 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€2,600
€1,000--€2,300

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."

EA888 Gen 3

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

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

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

5.0/5.2 V10 2

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

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 5.0/5.2 V10 Report Full EA888 Gen 3 Report