3.0 V6 NA vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 BUY 82/100
+10 points over 3.0 V6 NA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 3.0 V6 NA Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

3.0 V6 NA
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
2001--2008
2020--present
Displacement
2976 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
220 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€500
€300--€1,200

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."

EA888 Gen 4

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

Issues Comparison

3.0 V6 NA 1

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

3.0 V6 NA 2

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

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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