1.4 16V vs 1.6 8V

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.6 8V BUY 80/100
+2 points over 1.4 16V
0 / 100
BUY 1.4 16V Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.6 8V Volkswagen

Specifications

1.4 16V
1.6 8V
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
78
80
Years
1997--2005
1996--2003
Displacement
1390 cc
1595 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
75--100 hp
100--102 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€50--€200
€50--€150

Character

1.4 16V

"Golf IV/Polo. Simple, reliable. Coil pack failures common. Thermostat housing cracks. Low maintenance costs. Perfect city car engine."

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

1.4 16V 1

○ MINOR
Coil pack failure €50--€200 40,000 km--80,000 km

1.6 8V 1

○ MINOR
Thermostat housing crack €50--€150 60,000 km--120,000 km
Full 1.4 16V Report Full 1.6 8V Report