EA288 2.0 TDI vs EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) BUY 80/100
+4 points over EA288 2.0 TDI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA288 2.0 TDI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) Volkswagen

Specifications

EA288 2.0 TDI
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
76
80
Years
2015--present
2012--2020
Displacement
1968 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
150--190 hp
180--310 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,200
€700--€1,500

Character

EA288 2.0 TDI

"Post-Dieselgate clean diesel. AdBlue SCR. Reliable if DPF maintained. Strong highway cruiser."

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)

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

Issues Comparison

EA288 2.0 TDI 2

▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city use €500--€1,500 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
EGR fouling (much better than EA189) €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 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

EA288 2.0 TDI 25

Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 2014--2017 Polo 6R/6C 2014--2017 Fabia NJ 2015--2018 Ibiza 6J 2015--2017 Rapid NH 2015--2019 Fabia NJ 2015--2018 Ateca 2.0 TDI KH 2016--2024 SUV Caddy 2.0 TDI SA 2015--2024 Van Golf 2.0 TDI 7 2012--2020 Hatchback Golf 2.0 TDI 8 2019--2024 Hatchback Karoq 2.0 TDI NU 2017--2024 SUV Kodiaq 2.0 TDI NS 2016--2024 SUV Leon 2.0 TDI 5F 2012--2020 Hatchback Leon 2.0 TDI KL 2020--2024 Hatchback Octavia 2.0 TDI 5E 2012--2020 Hatchback Octavia 2.0 TDI NX 2020--2024 Hatchback Octavia Combi 2.0 TDI 5E 2012--2020 Wagon Passat 2.0 TDI B8 2015--2023 Sedan Passat Variant 2.0 TDI B8 2015--2023 Wagon Sharan 2.0 TDI 7N 2010--2022 MPV Superb 2.0 TDI 3V 2015--2024 Sedan T-Roc 2.0 TDI A1 2017--2024 SUV Tiguan 2.0 TDI AD 2016--2024 SUV Touareg 3.0 TDI CR 2010--2018 SUV Touran 2.0 TDI 5T 2015--2024 MPV

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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