EA211 1.5 TSI Evo vs 1.9 TDI (ALH)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.9 TDI (ALH) BEST 92/100
+18 points over EA211 1.5 TSI Evo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA211 1.5 TSI Evo Volkswagen
0 / 100
BEST 1.9 TDI (ALH) Volkswagen

Specifications

EA211 1.5 TSI Evo
1.9 TDI (ALH)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
74
92
Years
2017--present
1996--2006
Displacement
1498 cc
1896 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
130--150 hp
90 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€800--€1,600
€1,150--€2,900

Character

EA211 1.5 TSI Evo

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

1.9 TDI (ALH)

"The legendary ALH. 500k+ miles documented. Simple mechanical injection. Nearly unkillable. Belt-driven."

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

1.9 TDI (ALH) 3

▲ HIGH
Timing belt replacement — interference engine €250--€500 60,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Injection pump wear (very high mileage) €400--€1,200 250,000 km--∞
○ MINOR
Turbo wear at very high mileage €500--€1,200 200,000 km--∞

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

1.9 TDI (ALH) 2

Golf 1.9 TDI MK4 1997--2004 Hatchback Polo 1.9 TDI 9N 2001--2009 Hatchback
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