EA111 1.2 3-cyl MPI (6V: AWY/BMD/BBM/CHFA; 12V: AZQ/BME/BZG/CGPA/CGPB/CJLB) vs EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) BUY 84/100
+9 points over EA111 1.2 3-cyl MPI (6V: AWY/BMD/BBM/CHFA; 12V: AZQ/BME/BZG/CGPA/CGPB/CJLB)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA111 1.2 3-cyl MPI (6V: AWY/BMD/BBM/CHFA; 12V: AZQ/BME/BZG/CGPA/CGPB/CJLB) Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) Volkswagen

Specifications

EA111 1.2 3-cyl MPI (6V: AWY/BMD/BBM/CHFA; 12V: AZQ/BME/BZG/CGPA/CGPB/CJLB)
EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
84
Years
2001--2015
2011--present
Displacement
1198 cc
999 cc
Layout
I3
I3
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
54--70 hp
60--80 hp
Known Issues
4
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€0

Character

EA111 1.2 3-cyl MPI (6V: AWY/BMD/BBM/CHFA; 12V: AZQ/BME/BZG/CGPA/CGPB/CJLB)

"The small non-turbo three-cylinder petrol of the VW Polo 9N and 6R, Seat Ibiza 6L and 6J, Skoda Fabia 6Y and 5J and Roomster (2001-2015), in 6-valve (54-60 hp) and 12-valve (60-70 hp) form. Cheap to buy and to run, but rough, noisy and slow on the motorway. Its known weakness is the timing chain: the chain stretches and the tensioner can let it jump, which bends valves; German buyer guides advise avoiding it unless the chain has been renewed. Burnt valves, ignition coils and a dirty throttle body are the other common faults."

EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA)

"Naturally aspirated port-injected three-cylinder in the up!, Mii, Citigo, Fabia and Polo. No turbo and no direct-injection carbon; German guides recommend it over the 1.0 TSI. Watch for coolant leaks from the plastic pump/thermostat module, keep the toothed belt on schedule, and change oil on time - early CHYA engines can clog the camshaft-control oil valve."

Issues Comparison

EA111 1.2 3-cyl MPI (6V: AWY/BMD/BBM/CHFA; 12V: AZQ/BME/BZG/CGPA/CGPB/CJLB) 4

▲ HIGH
Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure (chain can jump) N/A--N/A 50,000 km--N/A
● MODERATE
Burnt valves and cylinder head damage (loss of compression) N/A--N/A 100,000 km--N/A
○ MINOR
Ignition coil failure N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
○ MINOR
Dirty throttle body or crankcase ventilation (unstable idle) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A

EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) 1

● MODERATE
Coolant pump / thermostat module leak - slow coolant loss N/A--N/A 100,000 km--N/A

Models

EA111 1.2 3-cyl MPI (6V: AWY/BMD/BBM/CHFA; 12V: AZQ/BME/BZG/CGPA/CGPB/CJLB) 11

Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 2002--2005 Polo 9N 2001--2007 Fabia 6Y 2003--2007 Ibiza 6L 2002--2005 Roomster 5J 2012--2015 Fabia 5J 2012--2014 Fabia 5J 2012--2014 Ibiza 6J 2012--2015 Polo 6R/6C 2009--2014 Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 2012--2015 Polo 6R/6C 2012--2014

EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) 17

Citigo AA 2012--2019 Mii AA 2015--2020 Polo 6R/6C 2014--2017 Fabia NJ 2014--2022 Citigo AA 2012--2019 Fabia NJ 2014--2019 Mii AA 2015--2020 Up AA 2011--2020 Up AA 2011--2019 Polo 6R/6C 2014--2017 Polo AW 2017--2021 Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 2015--2017 Polo AW 2017--2020 Polo AW 2017--present Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 2017--present Fabia PJ 2021--present Fabia PJ 2021--2023
Full EA111 1.2 3-cyl MPI (6V: AWY/BMD/BBM/CHFA; 12V: AZQ/BME/BZG/CGPA/CGPB/CJLB) Report Full EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) Report