Reliable Audi Engines: Expectations VS Reality. Let’s discuss the most reliable Audi engines which are the 2.0 TFSI EA888 engine, the 4.0 TFSI V8 EA839, the 3.0 TFSI AUDI engine, and the 1.8T 20 valve powerplant. When it comes to Volkswagen Group vehicles, reliability is a rare word. Audi, our topic of discussion, is no exception. The five-cylinder engine has now won the award for the sixth consecutive time. An international panel of experts comprising 65 automotive journalists voted the 2.5 TFSI the winner in its class. The jury gave these reasons for its decision: “Reliable Audi quality and excellent tuning make this engine a genuine pleasure to drive. The new, cheaper 40 TFSI version has 184 horsepower, while the 228-hp 45 TFSI model’s price rises $1400. Audi is adding a new base model to the 2021 Q3 lineup. It’s called the 40 TFSI and it comes with a less powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine than the existing 45 TFSI. Even without COD the engine is economical and reliable. However when you open up the cars throttle, it takes off thanks in part to the light weight of the engine and overall turbo, intake and exhaust design. I have the 150bhp 1.4 TFSi unit in my A3 which replaced a 2.0 TDi and the fuel economy is generally better than I got with the Diesel. Audi TT Mk2 History. Audi ditched the Mk1’s 1.8-litre turbo four-pot in favour of the 2.0-litre TFSI found in the Golf GTI. The starting block for performance on the TT when launched in 2006 was 200bhp. 0-62mph came in 6.4 seconds and 150mph top speed. This was exclusively in coupé form to begin with, roadsters didn’t go on sale until the 585 posts · Joined 2018. #2 · May 28, 2018. A major issue on these engines is the cam follower ,which sits on top of the fuel pump. You need to check this if you have not had it replaced ,as if this fails it will be a new engine. If everything seems to be under control - your not driving fast enough. B. 2019 Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A) 2019 Q7 3.0 is a nice car but has some issues. For a $70K German luxury car the seating is uncomfortable and needs more The Audi A4 Avant is a compact premium estate car with a classy image and an impressive, high-end interior. Other estates can offer more in the way of practicality, though. High-quality interior packed with technology. Choice of economical petrol and diesel engines. Strong brand image. Not the biggest estate car on sale. NCaoH.