1.2 TDI (CFWA) vs 1.6 8V

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.6 8V BUY 80/100
+18 points over 1.2 TDI (CFWA)
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.2 TDI (CFWA) Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.6 8V Volkswagen

Specifications

1.2 TDI (CFWA)
1.6 8V
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
80
Years
2009--2014
1996--2003
Displacement
1199 cc
1595 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
75 hp
100--102 hp
Known Issues
3
1
Total Risk Cost
€850--€2,200
€50--€150

Character

1.2 TDI (CFWA)

"Polo/Fabia/Roomster. 3-cylinder diesel. Timing belt. DPF clogs rapidly in city use. EGR valve fouling. Very low power. Good motorway economy but terrible for Athens stop-and-go. Linked to EA189 Dieselgate."

1.6 8V

"Golf IV/Bora workhorse. Cast iron block. Simple 8-valve. Oil leaks at high mileage. Thermostat. One of VW's most reliable engines of the era."

Issues Comparison

1.2 TDI (CFWA) 3

▲ HIGH
DPF clogging (city driving) €400--€1,200 30,000 km--60,000 km
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €250--€500 60,000 km--90,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR valve fouling €200--€500 60,000 km--100,000 km

1.6 8V 1

○ MINOR
Thermostat housing crack €50--€150 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

1.2 TDI (CFWA) 2

Fabia 5J 2010--2014 Roomster 5J 2010--2015

1.6 8V 0

No models listed.

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