3.2 V6 FSI vs EA837 3.0T SC

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA837 3.0T SC BUY 82/100
+20 points over 3.2 V6 FSI
0 / 100
CAUTION 3.2 V6 FSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi

Specifications

3.2 V6 FSI
EA837 3.0T SC
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
82
Years
2005--2012
2008--2017
Displacement
3123 cc
2995 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Supercharged
Power
255--265 hp
272--354 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,900--€5,000
€1,000--€2,200

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."

EA837 3.0T SC

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

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

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

3.2 V6 FSI 3

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

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 3.2 V6 FSI Report Full EA837 3.0T SC Report