EA189 TDI vs 1.6 8V

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.6 8V BUY 80/100
+25 points over EA189 TDI
0 / 100
CAUTION EA189 TDI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.6 8V Volkswagen

Specifications

EA189 TDI
1.6 8V
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
55
80
Years
2008--2015
1996--2003
Displacement
1968 cc
1595 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
110--177 hp
100--102 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€2,700
€50--€150

Character

EA189 TDI

"The Dieselgate engine. Mechanically decent but emissions cheating scandal. Residual value impact. Fixed under recall."

1.6 8V

"Golf IV/Bora workhorse. Cast iron block. Simple 8-valve. Oil leaks at high mileage. Thermostat. One of VW's most reliable engines of the era."

Issues Comparison

EA189 TDI 2

◆ CRITICAL
Dieselgate NOx defeat device — verify recall complete €0--€1,500 0 km--∞
▲ HIGH
EGR failure post-recall (widespread) €400--€1,200 0 km--60,000 km

1.6 8V 1

○ MINOR
Thermostat housing crack €50--€150 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

EA189 TDI 5

Golf 2.0 TDI MK5 2003--2008 Hatchback Leon 1.6 TDI 5F 2012--2020 Hatchback Octavia 1.6 TDI 5E 2012--2020 Hatchback Passat 2.0 TDI B7 2010--2015 Sedan Tiguan 2.0 TDI 5N 2007--2016 SUV

1.6 8V 0

No models listed.

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