EA211 1.5 TSI Evo vs 1.8 NA

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.8 NA BUY 80/100
+6 points over EA211 1.5 TSI Evo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA211 1.5 TSI Evo Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.8 NA Volkswagen

Specifications

EA211 1.5 TSI Evo
1.8 NA
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
80
Years
2017--present
1991--2000
Displacement
1498 cc
1781 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
130--150 hp
90 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€800--€1,600
€200--€400

Character

EA211 1.5 TSI Evo

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

1.8 NA

"Golf III/IV, Passat B4. Simple 8V NA. Hydraulic lifters. Timing belt (interference). Oil leaks. Nearly unbreakable with basic maintenance. One of VW's most reliable engines."

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

1.8 NA 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

EA211 1.5 TSI Evo 16

Arona 1.5 TSI KJ 2018--2024 SUV Ateca 1.5 TSI KH 2017--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 2017--2024 SUV Leon 1.5 TSI 5F LCI 2017--2020 Hatchback Leon 1.5 TSI KL 2020--2024 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 2017--2024 SUV Touran 1.5 TSI 5T 2017--2024 MPV

1.8 NA 1

Golf Mk3 (1H) 1991--1997
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