EA111 1.4 TSI (CAXA/CAXC/CNVA) vs 1.6 MPI

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.6 MPI BUY 82/100
+16 points over EA111 1.4 TSI (CAXA/CAXC/CNVA)
0 / 100
CAUTION EA111 1.4 TSI (CAXA/CAXC/CNVA) Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.6 MPI Volkswagen

Specifications

EA111 1.4 TSI (CAXA/CAXC/CNVA)
1.6 MPI
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
66
82
Years
2007--2015
2000--2015
Displacement
1390 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
122--131 hp
102--110 hp
Known Issues
3
0
Total Risk Cost
€800--€6,000
€0--€0

Character

EA111 1.4 TSI (CAXA/CAXC/CNVA)

"The simpler single-turbo EA111 - no supercharger, less heat, fewer piston failures than the twincharger. Its weak point is the same timing chain and tensioner, improved in 2010 but still a known failure. Budget a chain kit unless there is an invoice, and keep oil changes at 10,000-15,000 km."

1.6 MPI

"Simple, slow, reliable. No turbo = no turbo problems. Basic transport. Polo/Golf/Caddy."

Issues Comparison

EA111 1.4 TSI (CAXA/CAXC/CNVA) 3

◆ CRITICAL
Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure - chain can jump, engine damage €800--€6,000 98,000 km--150,000 km
▲ HIGH
Weak pistons and rings - less common than on the twincharger N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Elevated oil consumption N/A--N/A N/A--N/A

1.6 MPI 0

No documented issues.

Models

EA111 1.4 TSI (CAXA/CAXC/CNVA) 10

Golf Mk5 (1K) 2005--2008 Passat B7 (3C) 2010--2014 Tiguan 5N 2007--2011 Leon 1P 2007--2012 Golf Mk6 (5K) 2008--2012 Leon Mk2 (1P) 2007--2012 Octavia 1Z 2008--2013 Rapid NH 2012--2019 Yeti 5L 2010--2018 Superb 3T 2008--2013

1.6 MPI 24

A4 B5 2000--2001 Felicia 791 2000--2001 Polo 6N 2000--2001 Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 2000--2002 Octavia 1U 2000--2004 Toledo Mk2 (1M) 2000--2004 Octavia 1U 2000--2004 Golf Mk4 (1J) 2000--2003 Leon Mk1 (1M) 2000--2006 A3 8L 2000--2003 Golf Mk3 (1H) 2000--1997 Passat B5 (3B) 2000--2005 Cordoba 6K/6L 2000--2009 Ibiza 6K 2000--2002 Leon 1M 2000--2005 Toledo Mk3 (5P) 2005--2009 Altea 5P 2004--2015 Leon Mk2 (1P) 2005--2010 Octavia 1Z 2004--2013 A3 8P 2003--2012 Exeo 3R 2009--2013 Caddy 2K 2004--2010 Leon 1P 2005--2012 Fabia 5J 2007--2010
Full EA111 1.4 TSI (CAXA/CAXC/CNVA) Report Full 1.6 MPI Report