3.2 V6 FSI vs 2.5 TFSI I5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.5 TFSI I5 BUY 83/100
+21 points over 3.2 V6 FSI
0 / 100
CAUTION 3.2 V6 FSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY 2.5 TFSI I5 Audi

Specifications

3.2 V6 FSI
2.5 TFSI I5
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
83
Years
2005--2012
2009--present
Displacement
3123 cc
2480 cc
Layout
V6
I5
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
255--265 hp
340--400 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,900--€5,000
€700--€1,600

Character

3.2 V6 FSI

"B7/B8 A4/A6. Direct injection V6. Carbon buildup on intake valves (no walnut blast = power loss). Timing chain tensioner failure. High-pressure fuel pump. Beautiful engine, high maintenance."

2.5 TFSI I5

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

Issues Comparison

3.2 V6 FSI 2

◆ CRITICAL
Timing chain tensioner failure €1,500--€4,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
▲ HIGH
Carbon buildup on intake valves €400--€1,000 60,000 km--120,000 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

3.2 V6 FSI 3

A4 B6/B7 2004--2008 TT 8N 2003--2006 A5 8T 2007--2012

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 3.2 V6 FSI Report Full 2.5 TFSI I5 Report