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

Other Audi Engines

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.

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