1.8T EA113 Passat vs 1.8 NA

Side-by-side reliability comparison

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

Specifications

1.8T EA113 Passat
1.8 NA
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
1995--2005
1991--2000
Displacement
1781 cc
1781 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
125--150 hp
90 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€2,000
€200--€400

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."

1.8 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

1.8T EA113 Passat 1

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

1.8 NA 1

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

1.8 NA 1

Golf Mk3 (1H) 1991--1997
Full 1.8T EA113 Passat Report Full 1.8 NA Report