3.0 V6 TSI vs 1.8 NA

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.8 NA BUY 80/100
+5 points over 3.0 V6 TSI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 3.0 V6 TSI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.8 NA Volkswagen

Specifications

3.0 V6 TSI
1.8 NA
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
80
Years
2012--present
1991--2000
Displacement
2995 cc
1781 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
333--340 hp
90 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€1,200
€200--€400

Character

3.0 V6 TSI

"Touareg, Arteon R, Cayenne base. EA839 family (shared Porsche/Audi). Supercharged early (CGRA) then turbo. Strong, refined. Timing chain. Carbon buildup. Expensive but reliable for a V6T."

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 1

● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (DI) €500--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km

1.8 NA 1

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

Models

3.0 V6 TSI 2

Touareg 7P 2012--2018 Touareg CR 2018--present

1.8 NA 1

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