2.4/2.8 V6 (ACK/APS) vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 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 EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

2.4/2.8 V6 (ACK/APS)
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
82
Years
1997--2005
2020--present
Displacement
2771 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
165--193 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€400--€900
€300--€1,200

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."

EA888 Gen 4

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

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 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

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 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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