3.0 V6 TSI eHybrid vs 1.8 NA

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.8 NA BUY 80/100
+8 points over 3.0 V6 TSI eHybrid
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 3.0 V6 TSI eHybrid Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.8 NA Volkswagen

Specifications

3.0 V6 TSI eHybrid
1.8 NA
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
2020--present
1991--2000
Displacement
2995 cc
1781 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Hybrid
Petrol Na
Power
462 hp
90 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,000--€8,000
€200--€400

Character

3.0 V6 TSI eHybrid

"Touareg R eHybrid. EA839 V6 + electric motor. Same V6 as petrol version + PHEV complexity. Battery degradation long-term. Engine itself reliable. Premium ownership."

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

3.0 V6 TSI eHybrid 1

● MODERATE
PHEV battery degradation €2,000--€8,000 60,000 km--150,000 km

1.8 NA 1

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

Models

3.0 V6 TSI eHybrid 1

Touareg CR 2021--present

1.8 NA 1

Golf Mk3 (1H) 1991--1997
Full 3.0 V6 TSI eHybrid Report Full 1.8 NA Report