3.2 V6 FSI vs EA888 Gen 4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 BUY 82/100
+20 points over 3.2 V6 FSI
0 / 100
CAUTION 3.2 V6 FSI Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 Audi

Specifications

3.2 V6 FSI
EA888 Gen 4
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
82
Years
2005--2012
2020--present
Displacement
3123 cc
1984 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
255--265 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,900--€5,000
€300--€1,200

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."

EA888 Gen 4

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

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 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

3.2 V6 FSI 3

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

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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