1.8T EA113 Passat vs 1.6 8V

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.6 8V BUY 80/100
+8 points over 1.8T EA113 Passat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.8T EA113 Passat Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.6 8V Volkswagen

Specifications

1.8T EA113 Passat
1.6 8V
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
1995--2005
1996--2003
Displacement
1781 cc
1595 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
125--150 hp
100--102 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€2,000
€50--€150

Character

1.8T EA113 Passat

"Passat B5, A4 B5. Lower-output EA113 turbo. Same sludge/coil issues as GTI variant. Less stressed = slightly more reliable. Great balance of performance and economy."

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."

Issues Comparison

1.8T EA113 Passat 1

▲ HIGH
Oil sludge €500--€2,000 60,000 km--120,000 km

1.6 8V 1

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

Models

1.8T EA113 Passat 5

Passat B5 (3B) 1996--2005 Octavia 1U 1996--2000 Alhambra 7M 1996--2010 Superb 3U 2001--2008 Exeo 3R 2009--2013

1.6 8V 0

No models listed.

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