EA211 1.5 TSI Evo vs 1.6 MPI

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.6 MPI BUY 82/100
+8 points over EA211 1.5 TSI Evo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA211 1.5 TSI Evo Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.6 MPI Volkswagen

Specifications

EA211 1.5 TSI Evo
1.6 MPI
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
82
Years
2017--present
2000--2015
Displacement
1498 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
130--150 hp
102--110 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€800--€1,600
€0--€0

Character

EA211 1.5 TSI Evo

"Miller cycle efficiency. Golf 8/T-Roc/Octavia. Low-RPM shudder concern (software updates help). Good commuter."

1.6 MPI

"Simple, slow, reliable. No turbo = no turbo problems. Basic transport. Polo/Golf/Caddy."

Issues Comparison

EA211 1.5 TSI Evo 2

○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (Miller cycle DI) €300--€600 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain (building data, low concern currently) €500--€1,000 120,000 km--180,000 km

1.6 MPI 0

No documented issues.

Models

EA211 1.5 TSI Evo 16

Arona 1.5 TSI KJ 2018--2024 SUV Ateca 1.5 TSI KH 2016--2024 SUV Formentor 1.5 TSI KH 2020--2024 SUV Golf 1.5 TSI evo 8 2019--2024 Hatchback Ibiza 1.5 TSI KJ 2018--2024 Hatchback Kamiq 1.5 TSI NW 2019--2024 SUV Karoq 1.5 TSI NU 2017--2024 SUV Kodiaq 1.5 TSI NS 2016--2024 SUV Leon 1.5 TSI KL 2020--2024 Hatchback Leon 1.5 TSI 5F LCI 2017--2020 Hatchback Octavia 1.5 TSI NX 2020--2024 Hatchback Octavia 1.5 TSI 5E LCI 2017--2020 Hatchback Scala 1.5 TSI NW 2019--2024 Hatchback T-Roc 1.5 TSI A1 2017--2024 SUV Tiguan 1.5 TSI AD 2016--2024 SUV Touran 1.5 TSI 5T 2015--2024 MPV

1.6 MPI 24

A4 B5 1995--2001 Felicia 791 1996--2001 Polo 6N 1995--2001 Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 1993--2002 Octavia 1U 1999--2004 Toledo Mk2 (1M) 1999--2004 Golf Mk4 (1J) 1997--2003 Leon Mk1 (1M) 1999--2006 A3 8L 1996--2003 Octavia 1U 1996--2004 Golf Mk3 (1H) 1992--1997 Passat B5 (3B) 1996--2005 Cordoba 6K/6L 1999--2009 Ibiza 6K 1993--2002 Leon 1M 1999--2005 Toledo Mk3 (5P) 2005--2009 Altea 5P 2004--2015 Octavia 1Z 2004--2013 Leon Mk2 (1P) 2005--2010 A3 8P 2003--2012 Exeo 3R 2009--2013 Caddy 2K 2004--2010 Leon 1P 2005--2012 Fabia 5J 2007--2010
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