EA111 1.2 TSI (CBZA/CBZB/CBZC) vs EA211 1.0 TSI
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
EA211 1.0 TSI
BEST
86/100
+20 points over EA111 1.2 TSI (CBZA/CBZB/CBZC)
0
/ 100
CAUTION
EA111 1.2 TSI (CBZA/CBZB/CBZC)
Volkswagen
0
/ 100
BEST
EA211 1.0 TSI
Volkswagen
Specifications
EA111 1.2 TSI (CBZA/CBZB/CBZC)
EA211 1.0 TSI
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
CAUTION
BEST
Reliability
66
86
Years
2009--2015
2015--present
Displacement
1197 cc
999 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
85--105 hp
95--115 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€800--€6,000
€200--€480
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."
EA211 1.0 TSI
"Three-cylinder turbo with a dry toothed belt (not a chain) in the Polo, Fabia, Ibiza, T-Roc, Golf and Octavia. German and Czech guides call it robust, with 200,000 km not unusual. Watch for a slow coolant leak from the plastic pump/thermostat module, check the 2018-2020 injector recall, and keep the belt on the interval for your engine code."
Issues Comparison
EA111 1.2 TSI (CBZA/CBZB/CBZC) 1
▲ HIGH
Timing chain tensioner and guide wear — chain stretch, can jump (VW-acknowledged)
EA211 1.0 TSI 3
● MODERATE
Coolant pump / thermostat module leak - slow coolant loss
○ MINOR
Injectors out of tolerance - fuel drips into the cylinder (recall 2018-2020)
○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI)