1.6 8V vs 1.8 NA

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Reliability score
Tied 80/100
0 / 100
BUY 1.6 8V Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.8 NA Volkswagen

Specifications

1.6 8V
1.8 NA
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
80
80
Years
1996--2003
1991--2000
Displacement
1595 cc
1781 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
100--102 hp
90 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€50--€150
€200--€400

Character

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."

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

1.6 8V 1

○ MINOR
Thermostat housing crack €50--€150 60,000 km--120,000 km

1.8 NA 1

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

Models

1.6 8V 0

No models listed.

1.8 NA 1

Golf Mk3 (1H) 1991--1997
Full 1.6 8V Report Full 1.8 NA Report