2.0 8V vs 1.8 NA

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.8 NA BUY 80/100
+6 points over 2.0 8V
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.0 8V Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.8 NA Volkswagen

Specifications

2.0 8V
1.8 NA
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
80
Years
1998--2004
1991--2000
Displacement
1984 cc
1781 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
115--116 hp
90 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€800
€200--€400

Character

2.0 8V

"Golf IV/Bora 2.0. Adequate power. Oil consumption at high mileage. Coil packs. Ignition leads. Thermostat. Simple and cheap to maintain. Not exciting but dependable."

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

2.0 8V 1

● MODERATE
Oil consumption at high mileage €0--€800 150,000 km--250,000 km

1.8 NA 1

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

Models

2.0 8V 5

Golf Mk3 (1H) 1998--1997 Alhambra 7M 1998--2010 Transporter T5 2003--2009 Fabia 6Y 2000--2007 Superb 3U 2001--2008

1.8 NA 1

Golf Mk3 (1H) 1991--1997
Full 2.0 8V Report Full 1.8 NA Report