EA113 2.0T vs EA211 1.4 TFSI

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA211 1.4 TFSI BUY 78/100
+23 points over EA113 2.0T
0 / 100
CAUTION EA113 2.0T Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA211 1.4 TFSI Audi

Specifications

EA113 2.0T
EA211 1.4 TFSI
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
55
78
Years
2005--2009
2012--2020
Displacement
1984 cc
1395 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
200--265 hp
122--150 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€350--€1,500
€400--€1,100

Character

EA113 2.0T

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

EA211 1.4 TFSI

"Timing belt (not chain) = no stretch. Cylinder deactivation. Efficient budget Audi."

Issues Comparison

EA113 2.0T 3

◆ CRITICAL
HPFP cam follower wear €50--€300 30,000 km--80,000 km
● MODERATE
Intake carbon buildup €300--€700 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Oil consumption by design €0--€500 0 km--∞

EA211 1.4 TFSI 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt replacement (not chain — mandatory) €400--€800 60,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Cylinder On Demand (CoD) shudder €0--€300 30,000 km--∞

Models

EA113 2.0T 12

Golf Mk5 (1K) 2004--2008 A3 8P 2004--2008 A4 B6/B7 2004--2008 Altea 5P 2006--2009 Toledo Mk3 (5P) 2006--2009 Leon Mk2 (1P) 2006--2012 Passat B6 (3C) 2005--2010 TT 8J 2006--2014 Leon 1P 2005--2012 Octavia 1Z 2005--2013 Leon 1P 2007--2012 Leon Mk2 (1P) 2006--2012

EA211 1.4 TFSI 26

A4 B9 2015--2019 A3 8V 2012--2018 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2012--2018 Touran 5T 2015--2018 Leon 5F 2014--2020 Ibiza 6J 2015--2017 A3 8V 2014--2018 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2014--2018 Toledo Mk4 (KG) 2015--2019 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2014--2017 Polo 6R/6C 2014--2017 Passat B8 (3G) 2014--2019 Formentor KM 2021--present Superb 3V 2020--2024 Octavia NX 2020--2024 Leon KL 2020--present Leon KL 2020--present Formentor KM 2021--present Tarraco KN 2021--present Tiguan AD 2016--2020 Superb 3V 2015--2019 Kodiaq NS 2017--2020 A1 1.0 TFSI 8X 2014--2018 Hatchback A1 1.4 TFSI 8X 2010--2018 Hatchback Q2 1.4 TFSI GA 2016--2024 SUV Q3 1.4 TFSI 8U 2011--2018 SUV
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