3.0 V6 NA vs EA837 3.0T SC

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA837 3.0T SC BUY 82/100
+10 points over 3.0 V6 NA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 3.0 V6 NA Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi

Specifications

3.0 V6 NA
EA837 3.0T SC
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
2001--2008
2008--2017
Displacement
2976 cc
2995 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Supercharged
Power
220 hp
272--354 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€500
€1,000--€2,200

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."

EA837 3.0T SC

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

Issues Comparison

3.0 V6 NA 1

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

3.0 V6 NA 2

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

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 3.0 V6 NA Report Full EA837 3.0T SC Report