1.8T EA113 GTI vs EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) BUY 80/100
+10 points over 1.8T EA113 GTI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.8T EA113 GTI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) Volkswagen

Specifications

1.8T EA113 GTI
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
80
Years
1997--2005
2012--2020
Displacement
1781 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
150--225 hp
180--310 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€950--€3,400
€700--€1,500

Character

1.8T EA113 GTI

"Golf IV GTI, Bora, S3. EA113 turbo. K03/K04 turbo. Oil sludge if intervals skipped. Coil packs. PCV valve. Hugely tuneable. 225hp BAM/AMK variant (S3/Cupra) very strong."

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)

"Same as Audi EA888 Gen 3. Dual injection, metal tensioner. Golf GTI/R engine. Proven."

Issues Comparison

1.8T EA113 GTI 3

▲ HIGH
Oil sludge (extended intervals) €500--€2,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Turbo failure (K03) €400--€1,200 120,000 km--200,000 km
○ MINOR
Coil pack failure €50--€200 40,000 km--80,000 km

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) 2

● MODERATE
Water pump failure €400--€900 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Intake carbon buildup (reduced in Gen 3) €300--€600 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

1.8T EA113 GTI 22

Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 1999--2002 Golf Mk4 (1J) 1997--2003 Toledo Mk2 (1M) 1999--2004 Octavia 1U 1997--2004 Leon 1M 1999--2005 Leon Mk1 (1M) 1999--2006 Octavia 1U 2001--2004 Leon Mk1 (1M) 2002--2006 Leon 1M 2002--2005 Polo 9N 2005--2009 Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 2004--2008 Leon 1P 2007--2012 Exeo 3R 2009--2013 Yeti 5L 2009--2015 Passat B7 (3C) 2010--2014 Octavia 1Z 2008--2013 Superb 3T 2008--2015 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2014--2018 Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 2016--2017 Superb 3V 2015--2018 Octavia 5E 2013--2017 Leon 5F 2013--2017

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) 31

Golf Mk6 (5K) 2010--2012 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2013--2017 Passat B8 (3G) 2014--2019 Superb 3V 2015--2019 Octavia 5E 2013--2017 Octavia 5E 2017--2020 Kodiaq NS 2017--2024 Transporter T5 2012--2015 Transporter T6 2015--2021 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2016--2017 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2013--2019 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2014--2017 Leon 5F 2014--2017 A3 8V 2013--2016 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2016--2018 A3 8V 2016--2020 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2017--2020 Leon 5F 2017--2020 Tiguan AD 2016--2024 Superb 3V 2019--2024 Q3 F3 2019--present Passat B8 (3G) 2019--2023 Arteon 3H 2017--present Ateca KH 2016--present Ateca 2.0 TSI KH 2018--2024 SUV Golf GTI 2.0 TSI 7 2012--2020 Hatchback Golf R 2.0 TSI 7 2012--2020 Hatchback Passat 2.0 TSI B8 2015--2023 Sedan Polo GTI 2.0 TSI AW 2017--2024 Hatchback Scirocco 2.0 TSI 13 2008--2017 Coupe T-Roc R 2.0 TSI A1 2019--2024 SUV
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