EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) vs EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) BUY 84/100
+2 points over EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI)
0 / 100
BUY EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI) Volkswagen

Specifications

EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA)
EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
84
82
Years
2011--present
2020--present
Displacement
999 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
60--80 hp
190--320 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€0

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."

EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI)

"Fourth-generation EA888 (evo4, from 2020): 350 bar injection, GPF, 245-320 PS in Golf 8 GTI/R, S3 8Y, Leon/Formentor, Octavia RS. Early data only: two US recalls for assembly faults (radiator mounting, engine cover), no engine-internal failure pattern and no high-mileage history yet. Score carries a limited-data caveat until the fleet ages; the plastic thermostat module is the inherited weak point to watch."

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

EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI) 3

● MODERATE
Radiator not secured to intercooler — coolant hose chafes on belt pulley (Golf 8 GTI/R built Feb 2021 to Jul 2022) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Plastic thermostat / water-pump module seepage (inherited EA888 weak point — no Gen 4 failure data yet) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
○ MINOR
Engine design cover can loosen under hard acceleration — fire risk (2022 Golf GTI/R) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A

Models

EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) 12

Mii AA 2015--2020 Citigo AA 2015--2020 Mii AA 2015--2020 Fabia NJ 2015--2021 Citigo AA 2015--2020 Fabia NJ 2015--2021 Up AA 2015--2023 Up AA 2015--2023 Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 2017--present Polo AW 2017--present Fabia PJ 2021--present Fabia PJ 2021--present

EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI) 37

Polo AW 2021--present Formentor KM 2021--2023 A3 8Y 2021--present Kodiaq NS 2021--2023 Golf Mk8 (CD) 2021--present A6 C8 2018--2020 Tiguan AD 2020--2023 Golf Mk8 (CD) 2020--2024 Formentor KM 2021--2023 Arteon 3H 2020--2023 Ateca KH7 2020--2023 Leon Mk4 (KL) 2021--2023 Octavia NX 2020--2023 Q5 FY 2021--2024 Leon KL 2021--2023 Octavia NX 2021--2023 T-Roc A11 2017--2025 Q3 F3 2018--2025 Karoq NU 2019--present Q5 FY 2020--2024 A4 B9 2020--2024 Tarraco KN 2019--2023 A4 B9 2018--2020 Polo AW 2018--2021 Tarraco KN2 2019--2023 Ateca KH 2018--2020 Leon KL 2021--2026 Arteon 3H 2021--present Ateca KH 2018--2026 Golf Mk8 (CD) 2021--present A3 8Y 2020--2024 T-Roc A11 2019--2025 A5 2.0 TFSI F5 2016--2024 Coupe A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI F5 2016--2024 Fastback Golf GTI 2.0 TSI 8 2020--present Hatchback Golf R 2.0 TSI 8 2020--present Hatchback Passat 2.0 TSI B8 2015--2023 Sedan
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