1.6 8V vs VR6 3.2
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
1.6 8V
BUY
80/100
+2 points over VR6 3.2
0
/ 100
BUY
1.6 8V
Volkswagen
0
/ 100
BUY
VR6 3.2
Volkswagen
Specifications
1.6 8V
VR6 3.2
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
80
78
Years
1996--2003
2003--2009
Displacement
1595 cc
3189 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
100--102 hp
250 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€50--€150
€0--€0
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."
VR6 3.2
"Unique narrow-angle V6. Glorious sound. R32/TT 3.2. Timing chain at high mileage."
Issues Comparison
1.6 8V 1
○ MINOR
Thermostat housing crack
VR6 3.2 0
No documented issues.