Audi EA113 2.0T
CAUTION Early Turbo

EA113 2.0T

Audi · 2.0L Turbo I4

2005–2009

0 / 100
CAUTION

"Pioneer turbo four. Cast-iron block, great tuning base. Oil use is "feature not bug.""

Layout I4
Displacement 1984 cc
Power 200–265 hp
Type Petrol Turbo
Known Issues 3
Total Risk Cost €350–€1,500

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 3

◆ CRITICAL

HPFP cam follower wear

€50–€300 30,000 km–80,000 km
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Detection

HPFP noise, fuel pressure fault codes, engine stumble

Details

HPFP driven by cam follower on exhaust cam. Follower wears rapidly without regular inspection. €20 part but can destroy camshaft if ignored.

Greece Note

Inspect every 20k km. If worn: €50-300 including labour. The single most important check on any EA113.

● MODERATE

Intake carbon buildup

€300–€700 60,000 km–120,000 km
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Detection

Rough idle, power loss, hesitation

Details

Cast-iron block DI engine. Carbon builds on intake valves.

Greece Note

Walnut blast at 60-80k km. Well-known service at any VAG Greek workshop.

● MODERATE

Oil consumption by design

€0–€500 0 km–∞
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Detection

Oil level drops between services, slight blue tint to exhaust

Details

EA113 is designed to consume some oil. VW/Audi spec allows 1L per 2,000 km (controversial). Normal for this engine.

Greece Note

Check oil every 3,000 km. Budget extra oil between services. This is not a defect by Audi standards.

Models with EA113 2.0T 12

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Tuning Potential

350hp+ Stage 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi EA113 2.0T reliable?

The Audi EA113 2.0T scores 55/100 with a verdict of CAUTION. It has 3 documented issues with total repair costs between €350 and €1,500.

What are the common problems with the EA113 2.0T?

The most common issues are:

  • HPFP cam follower wear — critical, repair cost €50–€300, 30,000 km–80,000 km
  • Intake carbon buildup — moderate, repair cost €300–€700, 60,000 km–120,000 km
  • Oil consumption by design — moderate, repair cost €0–€500, 0 km–∞
What cars use the Audi EA113 2.0T?

The EA113 2.0T is found in:

How much does it cost to repair the EA113 2.0T?

Total potential repair costs for all 3 known issues range from €350 to €1,500. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the EA113 2.0T produced?

The Audi EA113 2.0T was produced from 2005 to 2009. It is a 1984cc I4 petrol turbo engine.

Scores are calculated from documented issues, repair costs, and failure patterns across thousands of owner reports and technical sources. Learn about our methodology. Always inspect before you buy.