3.0 V6 NA vs 2.5 TFSI I5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.5 TFSI I5 BUY 83/100
+11 points over 3.0 V6 NA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 3.0 V6 NA Audi
0 / 100
BUY 2.5 TFSI I5 Audi

Specifications

3.0 V6 NA
2.5 TFSI I5
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
83
Years
2001--2008
2009--present
Displacement
2976 cc
2480 cc
Layout
V6
I5
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
220 hp
340--400 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€500
€700--€1,600

Character

3.0 V6 NA

"B6/B7 A4, C5/C6 A6. Timing chain (good). Smooth, refined V6. Oil consumption at high mileage. Thermostat. Valve cover gasket leaks. Decent Audi V6 without major flaws."

2.5 TFSI I5

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

Issues Comparison

3.0 V6 NA 1

● MODERATE
Oil consumption at high mileage €0--€500 150,000 km--250,000 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

3.0 V6 NA 2

A6 C5 2001--2005 A8 D3 2003--2005

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 3.0 V6 NA Report Full 2.5 TFSI I5 Report