EA111 1.4 TSI vs EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) BUY 80/100
+35 points over EA111 1.4 TSI
0 / 100
AVOID EA111 1.4 TSI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) Volkswagen

Specifications

EA111 1.4 TSI
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
AVOID
BUY
Reliability
45
80
Years
2005--2012
2012--2020
Displacement
1390 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
122--180 hp
180--310 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€700--€1,500

Character

EA111 1.4 TSI

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

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)

"Same as Audi EA888 Gen 3. Dual injection, metal tensioner. Golf GTI/R engine. Proven."

Issues Comparison

EA111 1.4 TSI 0

No documented issues.

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) 2

● MODERATE
Water pump failure €400--€900 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Intake carbon buildup (reduced in Gen 3) €300--€600 60,000 km--120,000 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

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) 31

Golf Mk6 (5K) 2010--2012 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2013--2017 Passat B8 (3G) 2014--2019 Superb 3V 2015--2019 Octavia 5E 2013--2017 Octavia 5E 2017--2020 Kodiaq NS 2017--2024 Transporter T5 2012--2015 Transporter T6 2015--2021 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2016--2017 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2013--2019 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2014--2017 Leon 5F 2014--2017 A3 8V 2013--2016 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2016--2018 A3 8V 2016--2020 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2017--2020 Leon 5F 2017--2020 Tiguan AD 2016--2024 Superb 3V 2019--2024 Q3 F3 2019--present Passat B8 (3G) 2019--2023 Arteon 3H 2017--present Ateca KH 2016--present Ateca 2.0 TSI KH 2018--2024 SUV Golf GTI 2.0 TSI 7 2012--2020 Hatchback Golf R 2.0 TSI 7 2012--2020 Hatchback Passat 2.0 TSI B8 2015--2023 Sedan Polo GTI 2.0 TSI AW 2017--2024 Hatchback Scirocco 2.0 TSI 13 2008--2017 Coupe T-Roc R 2.0 TSI A1 2019--2024 SUV
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