1.6 MPI vs VR6 3.2

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.6 MPI BUY 82/100
+4 points over VR6 3.2
0 / 100
BUY 1.6 MPI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY VR6 3.2 Volkswagen

Specifications

1.6 MPI
VR6 3.2
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
82
78
Years
2000--2015
2003--2009
Displacement
1598 cc
3189 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
102--110 hp
250 hp
Known Issues
0
0
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€0

Character

1.6 MPI

"Simple, slow, reliable. No turbo = no turbo problems. Basic transport. Polo/Golf/Caddy."

VR6 3.2

"Unique narrow-angle V6. Glorious sound. R32/TT 3.2. Timing chain at high mileage."

Models

1.6 MPI 24

A4 B5 2000--2001 Felicia 791 2000--2001 Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 2000--2002 Polo 6N 2000--2001 Octavia 1U 2000--2004 Toledo Mk2 (1M) 2000--2004 A3 8L 2000--2003 Leon Mk1 (1M) 2000--2006 Golf Mk4 (1J) 2000--2003 Octavia 1U 2000--2004 Golf Mk3 (1H) 2000--1997 Passat B5 (3B) 2000--2005 Cordoba 6K/6L 2000--2009 Ibiza 6K 2000--2002 Leon 1M 2000--2005 Toledo Mk3 (5P) 2005--2009 Octavia 1Z 2004--2013 Leon Mk2 (1P) 2005--2010 Altea 5P 2004--2015 A3 8P 2003--2012 Exeo 3R 2009--2013 Caddy 2K 2004--2010 Leon 1P 2005--2012 Fabia 5J 2007--2010

VR6 3.2 3

Touareg 7L 2003--2006 Golf Mk4 (1J) 2003--2003 Golf Mk5 (1K) 2005--2008
Full 1.6 MPI Report Full VR6 3.2 Report