EA111 1.4 TSI vs 1.9 TDI (ALH)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.9 TDI (ALH) BEST 92/100
+47 points over EA111 1.4 TSI
0 / 100
AVOID EA111 1.4 TSI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BEST 1.9 TDI (ALH) Volkswagen

Specifications

EA111 1.4 TSI
1.9 TDI (ALH)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
AVOID
BEST
Reliability
45
92
Years
2005--2012
1996--2006
Displacement
1390 cc
1896 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
122--180 hp
90 hp
Known Issues
0
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€1,150--€2,900

Character

EA111 1.4 TSI

"Twin-charged versions powerful but timing chain stretch + oil issues. Single-turbo 122hp better."

1.9 TDI (ALH)

"The legendary ALH. 500k+ miles documented. Simple mechanical injection. Nearly unkillable. Belt-driven."

Issues Comparison

EA111 1.4 TSI 0

No documented issues.

1.9 TDI (ALH) 3

▲ HIGH
Timing belt replacement — interference engine €250--€500 60,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Injection pump wear (very high mileage) €400--€1,200 250,000 km--∞
○ MINOR
Turbo wear at very high mileage €500--€1,200 200,000 km--∞

Models

EA111 1.4 TSI 49

Golf Mk3 (1H) 1991--1997 Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 1996--2002 Ibiza 6K 1996--2002 Leon Mk1 (1M) 1999--2006 Leon 1M 1999--2005 Golf Mk4 (1J) 1997--2003 Arosa 6H 1997--2004 Cordoba 6K/6L 1999--2009 Polo 6N 1995--2001 Fabia 6Y 1999--2007 Fabia 6Y 1999--2007 Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 2002--2008 Octavia 1U 1996--2004 Touran 1T 2003--2010 A3 8P 2003--2007 Golf Mk5 (1K) 2003--2008 Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 2002--2008 Polo 9N 2001--2009 Cordoba 6K/6L 2002--2009 Octavia 1Z 2004--2008 Ibiza 6L 2002--2008 Octavia 1Z 2004--2008 Passat B6 (3C) 2005--2008 Golf Mk5 (1K) 2005--2008 Altea 5P 2004--2015 Ibiza 6L 2002--2008 Roomster 5J 2006--2015 Fabia 5J 2007--2014 Ibiza 6J 2008--2015 Leon 1P 2005--2012 Alhambra 710/711 2010--2020 Tiguan 5N 2007--2016 Golf Mk6 (5K) 2008--2012 Ibiza 6J 2009--2015 Fabia 5J 2010--2014 Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 2009--2015 Polo 6R/6C 2010--2014 Ibiza 6J 2009--2015 Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 2009--2015 Octavia 1Z 2008--2013 Tiguan 5N 2007--2011 Leon 1P 2007--2012 Passat B7 (3C) 2010--2014 Leon Mk2 (1P) 2007--2012 Golf Mk6 (5K) 2008--2012 Rapid NH 2012--2019 Yeti 5L 2010--2018 Superb 3T 2008--2013 Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 2008--2015

1.9 TDI (ALH) 2

Golf 1.9 TDI MK4 1997--2004 Hatchback Polo 1.9 TDI 9N 2001--2009 Hatchback
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