EA288 2.0 TDI vs EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI) BUY 82/100
+6 points over EA288 2.0 TDI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA288 2.0 TDI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI) Volkswagen

Specifications

EA288 2.0 TDI
EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
76
82
Years
2015--present
2020--present
Displacement
1968 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
150--190 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,200
€0--€0

Character

EA288 2.0 TDI

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

EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI)

"Latest evolution. Golf 8 GTI/R. Improved over Gen 3 in most areas."

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 4 (2.0 TSI) 0

No documented issues.

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 4 (2.0 TSI) 68

Kodiaq NS 2018--2021 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2017--2019 Leon Mk4 (KL) 2020--present Q5 FY 2017--present A4 B9 2019--2023 Kodiaq NS 2019--2024 A3 8Y 2021--present Q5 FY 2017--present Polo AW 2018--present Polo AW 2021--present Octavia NX 2020--present Q3 F3 2019--present Golf Mk8 (CD) 2021--present Tarraco KN2 2019--present T-Roc A11 2017--present Tarraco KN 2019--present Leon KL 2020--present Octavia NX 2020--present A6 C8 2018--present A4 B9 2019--2023 Tiguan AD 2020--2024 Ateca KH7 2016--present Karoq NU 2017--present Arteon 3H 2017--present Formentor KM 2020--present Formentor KM 2020--present Golf Mk8 (CD) 2020--present Ateca KH 2018--2020 Ateca KH 2020--present Arteon 3H 2021--present Leon KL 2020--present A3 8Y 2020--present Golf Mk8 (CD) 2021--present T-Roc A11 2020--present T-Roc A11 2020--present Octavia NX 2020--present A4 B9 2019--2023 A6 C8 2018--present Golf Mk8 (CD) 2020--present Tarraco KN 2019--present Q5 FY 2017--present Getz TB 2002--2011 Picanto SA 2004--2011 i10 PA 2008--2013 Picanto SA 2004--2011 Santa Fe SM 2001--2006 Sorento BL 2002--2006 Niro DE 2016--2022 Niro DE 2017--2022 Niro SG2 2022--present Niro DE 2017--2022 Niro DE 2017--2022 Niro SG2 2022--present Ioniq AE 2016--2022 Ioniq AE 2017--2022 XCeed CD 2020--present Niro SG2 2022--present Niro SG2 2022--present XCeed CD 2021--present Pro Ceed CD 2021--present i30 PD 2021--present Ceed CD 2021--present Optima JF 2017--2020 Optima/K5 JF 2016--2020 i20 BC3 2021--present Golf GTI 2.0 TSI 8 2019--2024 Hatchback Golf R 2.0 TSI 8 2019--2024 Hatchback Passat 2.0 TSI B8 2015--2023 Sedan
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