1.6 TDI (EA288) vs 1.8 NA

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.8 NA BUY 80/100
+4 points over 1.6 TDI (EA288)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 TDI (EA288) Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.8 NA Volkswagen

Specifications

1.6 TDI (EA288)
1.8 NA
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
76
80
Years
2009--2020
1991--2000
Displacement
1598 cc
1781 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
90--115 hp
90 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€200--€400

Character

1.6 TDI (EA288)

"Efficient commuter diesel. DPF-equipped. Good for mixed driving. Avoid short trips only."

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 TDI (EA288) 0

No documented issues.

1.8 NA 1

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

Models

1.6 TDI (EA288) 41

Roomster 5J 2010--2015 Leon 1P 2010--2012 Fabia 5J 2010--2014 Ibiza 6J 2010--2015 Fabia 5J 2010--2014 Leon Mk2 (1P) 2009--2012 Ibiza 6J 2010--2015 Octavia 1Z 2009--2013 Roomster 5J 2010--2015 Superb 3T 2010--2015 Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 2010--2015 Altea 5P 2009--2015 Caddy 2K 2010--2015 Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 2010--2017 Golf Mk6 (5K) 2009--2012 Fabia 5J 2010--2014 Passat B7 (3C) 2010--2014 Yeti 5L 2009--2018 Rapid NH 2012--2019 Toledo Mk4 (KG) 2013--2019 Polo 6R/6C 2009--2014 Toledo Mk4 (KG) 2015--2019 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2012--2018 A3 8V 2012--2020 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2012--2019 Octavia 5E 2013--2020 Leon 5F 2013--2020 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2012--2020 Superb 3V 2015--2019 Passat B8 (3G) 2014--2019 Ateca KH 2016--2020 Kodiaq NS 2017--2020 Tiguan AD 2016--2020 Scala NW 2019--2020 T-Roc A11 2017--2020 Ateca KH7 2016--2020 Touran 5T 2015--2020 Karoq NU 2017--2020 Arona KJ7 2017--2021 Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 2017--2021 Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 2017--2021

1.8 NA 1

Golf Mk3 (1H) 1991--1997
Full 1.6 TDI (EA288) Report Full 1.8 NA Report