2.4/2.8 V6 (ACK/APS) vs EA837 3.0T SC

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA837 3.0T SC BUY 82/100
+7 points over 2.4/2.8 V6 (ACK/APS)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.4/2.8 V6 (ACK/APS) Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi

Specifications

2.4/2.8 V6 (ACK/APS)
EA837 3.0T SC
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
82
Years
1997--2005
2008--2017
Displacement
2771 cc
2995 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Supercharged
Power
165--193 hp
272--354 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€400--€900
€1,000--€2,200

Character

2.4/2.8 V6 (ACK/APS)

"B5/C5 A4/A6 V6. Timing belt (not chain!) — failure destroys engine. Smooth, refined. Oil consumption at high mileage. Water pump driven by timing belt — replace together."

EA837 3.0T SC

"Most reliable S-model Audi ever. Supercharged = instant. Known issues cheap. 200k+ km."

Issues Comparison

2.4/2.8 V6 (ACK/APS) 1

◆ CRITICAL
Timing belt failure (interference) €400--€900 90,000 km--120,000 km

EA837 3.0T SC 3

● MODERATE
PCV (crankcase ventilation) valve failure €200--€500 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Thermostat housing failure €300--€700 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump failure €500--€1,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

2.4/2.8 V6 (ACK/APS) 5

A6 C5 1997--2001 A4 B5 1996--2001 A6 C5 1997--2004 A6 C6 2004--2008 A6 C6 2007--2011

EA837 3.0T SC 8

A5 8T 2009--2016 A4 B8 2009--2015 Q5 8R 2013--2017 A8 D4 2010--2017 A6 C6 2008--2011 A7 4G 2010--2018 A6 C7 2011--2018 Q5 8R 2012--2017
Full 2.4/2.8 V6 (ACK/APS) Report Full EA837 3.0T SC Report