6.0 W12 vs EA211 1.4 TFSI

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA211 1.4 TFSI BUY 78/100
+36 points over 6.0 W12
0 / 100
AVOID 6.0 W12 Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA211 1.4 TFSI Audi

Specifications

6.0 W12
EA211 1.4 TFSI
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
AVOID
BUY
Reliability
42
78
Years
2003--2010
2012--2020
Displacement
5998 cc
1395 cc
Layout
V12
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
450 hp
122--150 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€3,300--€10,900
€400--€1,100

Character

6.0 W12

"D3 A8 W12, Phaeton. Two VR6 blocks merged. 4 timing chains. Ignition coil failures (12). Oil leaks everywhere. Coolant system complex. Beautiful engineering nightmare. Parts extinct in some markets."

EA211 1.4 TFSI

"Timing belt (not chain) = no stretch. Cylinder deactivation. Efficient budget Audi."

Issues Comparison

6.0 W12 2

◆ CRITICAL
4 timing chains + guides €3,000--€10,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Ignition coil failure (12 coils) €300--€900 40,000 km--80,000 km

EA211 1.4 TFSI 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt replacement (not chain — mandatory) €400--€800 60,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Cylinder On Demand (CoD) shudder €0--€300 30,000 km--∞

Models

6.0 W12 1

A8 D3 2003--2010

EA211 1.4 TFSI 26

A4 B9 2015--2019 A3 8V 2012--2018 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2012--2018 Touran 5T 2015--2018 Leon 5F 2014--2020 Ibiza 6J 2015--2017 A3 8V 2014--2018 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2014--2018 Toledo Mk4 (KG) 2015--2019 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2014--2017 Polo 6R/6C 2014--2017 Passat B8 (3G) 2014--2019 Formentor KM 2021--present Superb 3V 2020--2024 Octavia NX 2020--2024 Leon KL 2020--present Leon KL 2020--present Formentor KM 2021--present Tarraco KN 2021--present Tiguan AD 2016--2020 Superb 3V 2015--2019 Kodiaq NS 2017--2020 A1 1.0 TFSI 8X 2014--2018 Hatchback A1 1.4 TFSI 8X 2010--2018 Hatchback Q2 1.4 TFSI GA 2016--2024 SUV Q3 1.4 TFSI 8U 2011--2018 SUV
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