EA211 1.5 TSI Evo vs EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)
BUY
80/100
+6 points over EA211 1.5 TSI Evo
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
EA211 1.5 TSI Evo
Volkswagen
0
/ 100
BUY
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)
Volkswagen
Specifications
EA211 1.5 TSI Evo
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
80
Years
2017--present
2012--2020
Displacement
1498 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
130--150 hp
180--310 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€800--€1,600
€700--€1,500
Character
EA211 1.5 TSI Evo
"Miller cycle efficiency. Golf 8/T-Roc/Octavia. Low-RPM shudder concern (software updates help). Good commuter."
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)
"Same as Audi EA888 Gen 3. Dual injection, metal tensioner. Golf GTI/R engine. Proven."
Issues Comparison
EA211 1.5 TSI Evo 2
○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (Miller cycle DI)
○ MINOR
Timing chain (building data, low concern currently)
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) 2
● MODERATE
Water pump failure
○ MINOR
Intake carbon buildup (reduced in Gen 3)