EA111 1.2 TSI (CBZA/CBZB/CBZC) vs 1.6 MPI
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
1.6 MPI
BUY
82/100
+16 points over EA111 1.2 TSI (CBZA/CBZB/CBZC)
0
/ 100
CAUTION
EA111 1.2 TSI (CBZA/CBZB/CBZC)
Volkswagen
0
/ 100
BUY
1.6 MPI
Volkswagen
Specifications
EA111 1.2 TSI (CBZA/CBZB/CBZC)
1.6 MPI
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
66
82
Years
2009--2015
1994--2015
Displacement
1197 cc
1595 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
85--105 hp
101--102 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€800--€6,000
€100--€200
Character
EA111 1.2 TSI (CBZA/CBZB/CBZC)
"The 8-valve chain-driven 1.2 TSI in the Golf 6, Polo 6R, Fabia II, Ibiza 6J, Yeti and Caddy. VW admitted the timing chain can stretch and jump; failures from 30,000-40,000 km in the worst cases. Buy only with a chain-kit invoice, and change oil every 10,000-15,000 km."
1.6 MPI
"EA827/EA113-family 1.6 8-valve petrol with port injection and a timing belt (codes AEK, AFT, AKS, AEH, AKL, AVU, BFQ, BGU, BSE, BSF and others). Slow but robust: specialist guides call it the worry-free choice in the Golf IV, A3 8P and Octavia II. Weak spots are ignition coils or the distributor, plus the routine belt and water-pump change."
Issues Comparison
EA111 1.2 TSI (CBZA/CBZB/CBZC) 1
▲ HIGH
Timing chain tensioner and guide wear — chain stretch, can jump (VW-acknowledged)
1.6 MPI 1
○ MINOR
Ignition coil or distributor faults - misfire