2.0 FSI vs EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) BUY 80/100
+22 points over 2.0 FSI
0 / 100
CAUTION 2.0 FSI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) Volkswagen

Specifications

2.0 FSI
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
58
80
Years
2003--2008
2012--2020
Displacement
1984 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
150 hp
180--310 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,300--€3,500
€700--€1,500

Character

2.0 FSI

"Golf V, Passat B6, A4 B7. First mass-market FSI (direct injection). Cam follower wear on HPFP. Carbon buildup on intake valves. Timing chain tensioner. FSI complexity with NA power. Disappointing."

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)

"Same as Audi EA888 Gen 3. Dual injection, metal tensioner. Golf GTI/R engine. Proven."

Issues Comparison

2.0 FSI 3

◆ CRITICAL
Timing chain tensioner failure €800--€2,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Cam follower / HPFP wear €100--€500 40,000 km--80,000 km
▲ HIGH
Carbon buildup (DI) €400--€1,000 60,000 km--120,000 km

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) 2

● MODERATE
Water pump failure €400--€900 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Intake carbon buildup (reduced in Gen 3) €300--€600 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

2.0 FSI 8

Ibiza 6K 1993--1999 Passat B6 (3C) 2005--2008 Octavia 1Z 2004--2008 Leon 1P 2005--2008 Toledo Mk3 (5P) 2005--2009 Leon Mk2 (1P) 2005--2008 Touran 1T 2003--2006 Altea 5P 2004--2008

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) 31

Golf Mk6 (5K) 2010--2012 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2013--2017 Passat B8 (3G) 2014--2019 Superb 3V 2015--2019 Octavia 5E 2013--2017 Octavia 5E 2017--2020 Kodiaq NS 2017--2024 Transporter T5 2012--2015 Transporter T6 2015--2021 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2016--2017 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2013--2019 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2014--2017 Leon 5F 2014--2017 A3 8V 2013--2016 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2016--2018 A3 8V 2016--2020 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2017--2020 Leon 5F 2017--2020 Tiguan AD 2016--2024 Superb 3V 2019--2024 Q3 F3 2019--present Passat B8 (3G) 2019--2023 Arteon 3H 2017--present Ateca KH 2016--present Ateca 2.0 TSI KH 2018--2024 SUV Golf GTI 2.0 TSI 7 2012--2020 Hatchback Golf R 2.0 TSI 7 2012--2020 Hatchback Passat 2.0 TSI B8 2015--2023 Sedan Polo GTI 2.0 TSI AW 2017--2024 Hatchback Scirocco 2.0 TSI 13 2008--2017 Coupe T-Roc R 2.0 TSI A1 2019--2024 SUV
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