EA211 1.0 TSI vs 1.8 NA

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.8 NA BUY 80/100
+5 points over EA211 1.0 TSI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA211 1.0 TSI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.8 NA Volkswagen

Specifications

EA211 1.0 TSI
1.8 NA
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
80
Years
2015--present
1991--2000
Displacement
999 cc
1781 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
95--115 hp
90 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€750--€1,500
€200--€400

Character

EA211 1.0 TSI

"Downsized 3-cyl. Surprisingly peppy. Belt-driven. Good city car. Adequate for highway."

1.8 NA

"Golf III/IV, Passat B4. Simple 8V NA. Hydraulic lifters. Timing belt (interference). Oil leaks. Nearly unbreakable with basic maintenance. One of VW's most reliable engines."

Issues Comparison

EA211 1.0 TSI 2

○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI) €250--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain wear — some reports at 100k+ km €500--€1,000 100,000 km--160,000 km

1.8 NA 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

EA211 1.0 TSI 58

Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 2015--1999 Polo 6N 2015--2001 Ibiza 6K 2015--2002 Arosa 6H 2015--2004 Fabia 6Y 2015--2003 Citigo AA 2015--2020 Mii AA 2015--2020 Fabia NJ 2015--2021 Citigo AA 2015--2020 Fabia NJ 2015--2021 Mii AA 2015--2020 Up AA 2015--2023 Up AA 2015--2023 Polo 6R/6C 2015--2017 Fabia NJ 2015--2021 Rapid NH 2017--2019 Ibiza 6J 2015--2017 Leon 5F 2017--2020 Ibiza 6J 2015--2017 Octavia 5E 2017--2020 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2017--2020 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2016--2019 Fabia NJ 2015--2021 Ibiza 6F 2017--present Ateca KH7 2016--present Karoq NU 2017--present Arona KJ 2017--present Up AA 2018--2023 Kamiq NW 2019--present Arona KJ7 2017--present Kamiq NW 2019--present T-Roc A11 2017--present Fabia PJ 2021--present Scala NW 2019--present Arona KJ 2017--present Arona KJ7 2017--present Leon Mk4 (KL) 2020--present Scala NW 2019--present T-Cross C11 2019--present Leon KL 2020--present Golf Mk8 (CD) 2019--present Polo AW 2017--present Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 2017--present Polo AW 2017--present Ibiza 6F 2017--present Fabia PJ 2021--present Polo AW 2017--present Taigo CS 2021--present Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 2017--present Ateca KH 2016--present T-Cross C11 2019--present Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 2017--present Octavia NX 2020--present A3 8Y 2020--present Taigo CS 2021--present Fabia PJ 2021--present Fabia PJ 2021--present T-Roc 1.0 TSI A1 2017--2024 SUV

1.8 NA 1

Golf Mk3 (1H) 1991--1997
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