Higher reliability score
EA211 1.0 TSI BEST 86/100
+2 points over EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA)
0 / 100
BUY EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) Volkswagen
0 / 100
BEST EA211 1.0 TSI Volkswagen

Specifications

EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA)
EA211 1.0 TSI
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
84
86
Years
2011--present
2015--present
Displacement
999 cc
999 cc
Layout
I3
I3
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
60--80 hp
95--115 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€200--€480

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."

EA211 1.0 TSI

"Three-cylinder turbo with a dry toothed belt (not a chain) in the Polo, Fabia, Ibiza, T-Roc, Golf and Octavia. German and Czech guides call it robust, with 200,000 km not unusual. Watch for a slow coolant leak from the plastic pump/thermostat module, check the 2018-2020 injector recall, and keep the belt on the interval for your engine code."

Issues Comparison

EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) 1

● MODERATE
Coolant pump / thermostat module leak - slow coolant loss N/A--N/A 100,000 km--N/A

EA211 1.0 TSI 3

● MODERATE
Coolant pump / thermostat module leak - slow coolant loss N/A--N/A 100,000 km--N/A
○ MINOR
Injectors out of tolerance - fuel drips into the cylinder (recall 2018-2020) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI) €200--€480 N/A--N/A

Models

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