2.4/2.8 V6 (ACK/APS) vs EA888 Gen 3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 BUY 80/100
+5 points over 2.4/2.8 V6 (ACK/APS)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.4/2.8 V6 (ACK/APS) Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 Audi

Specifications

2.4/2.8 V6 (ACK/APS)
EA888 Gen 3
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
80
Years
1997--2005
2012--2020
Displacement
2771 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
165--193 hp
180--306 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€400--€900
€1,000--€2,300

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."

EA888 Gen 3

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

Issues Comparison

2.4/2.8 V6 (ACK/APS) 1

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

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

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 2.4/2.8 V6 (ACK/APS) Report Full EA888 Gen 3 Report