3.2 V6 FSI vs EA888 Gen 3

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 BUY 80/100
+18 points over 3.2 V6 FSI
0 / 100
CAUTION 3.2 V6 FSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 Audi

Specifications

3.2 V6 FSI
EA888 Gen 3
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
80
Years
2005--2012
2012--2020
Displacement
3123 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
255--265 hp
180--306 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,900--€5,000
€1,000--€2,300

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."

EA888 Gen 3

"Game changer. Dual injection solved carbon. Metal tensioner. 200k+ mi. Best VW Group 4-cyl."

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

EA888 Gen 3 3

● MODERATE
Water pump failure €400--€900 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Intake carbon buildup (reduced vs Gen 1/2) €300--€600 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
HPFP noise / wear at high mileage €300--€800 120,000 km--200,000 km

Models

3.2 V6 FSI 3

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

EA888 Gen 3 13

A4 B8 2008--2015 A3 8V 2014--2020 TT 8S 2014--2024 TT 8S 2015--2024 Q7 4M 2015--present A5 F5 2016--2024 A4 B9 2015--2019 A4 B9 2015--2019 R8 Type 4S 2015--2019 A6 2.0 TFSI C7 2011--2018 Sedan Q3 2.0 TFSI 8U 2011--2018 SUV Q5 2.0 TFSI FY 2017--2024 SUV Q5 2.0 TFSI 8R 2008--2017 SUV
Full 3.2 V6 FSI Report Full EA888 Gen 3 Report