EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) vs 1.6 MPI
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA)
BUY
84/100
+2 points over 1.6 MPI
0
/ 100
BUY
EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA)
Volkswagen
0
/ 100
BUY
1.6 MPI
Volkswagen
Specifications
EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA)
1.6 MPI
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
84
82
Years
2011--present
1994--2015
Displacement
999 cc
1595 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
60--80 hp
101--102 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€100--€200
Character
EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA)
"Naturally aspirated port-injected three-cylinder in the up!, Mii, Citigo, Fabia and Polo. No turbo and no direct-injection carbon; German guides recommend it over the 1.0 TSI. Watch for coolant leaks from the plastic pump/thermostat module, keep the toothed belt on schedule, and change oil on time - early CHYA engines can clog the camshaft-control oil valve."
1.6 MPI
"EA827/EA113-family 1.6 8-valve petrol with port injection and a timing belt (codes AEK, AFT, AKS, AEH, AKL, AVU, BFQ, BGU, BSE, BSF and others). Slow but robust: specialist guides call it the worry-free choice in the Golf IV, A3 8P and Octavia II. Weak spots are ignition coils or the distributor, plus the routine belt and water-pump change."
Issues Comparison
EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) 1
● MODERATE
Coolant pump / thermostat module leak - slow coolant loss
1.6 MPI 1
○ MINOR
Ignition coil or distributor faults - misfire