Higher reliability score
1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV) BEST 92/100
+10 points over 1.6 MPI
0 / 100
BEST 1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV) Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.6 MPI Volkswagen

Specifications

1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV)
1.6 MPI
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
BEST
BUY
Reliability
92
82
Years
1996--2009
2000--2015
Displacement
1896 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
90--150 hp
102--110 hp
Known Issues
0
0
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€0

Character

1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV)

"Legendary diesel. 500k+ miles documented. Simple, efficient, nearly unkillable. Belt-driven."

1.6 MPI

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

Models

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