EA211 1.0 TSI vs 1.9 TDI (ALH)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.9 TDI (ALH) BEST 92/100
+17 points over EA211 1.0 TSI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA211 1.0 TSI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BEST 1.9 TDI (ALH) Volkswagen

Specifications

EA211 1.0 TSI
1.9 TDI (ALH)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
75
92
Years
2015--present
1996--2006
Displacement
999 cc
1896 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
95--115 hp
90 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€750--€1,500
€1,150--€2,900

Character

EA211 1.0 TSI

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

1.9 TDI (ALH)

"The legendary ALH. 500k+ miles documented. Simple mechanical injection. Nearly unkillable. Belt-driven."

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

1.9 TDI (ALH) 3

▲ HIGH
Timing belt replacement — interference engine €250--€500 60,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Injection pump wear (very high mileage) €400--€1,200 250,000 km--∞
○ MINOR
Turbo wear at very high mileage €500--€1,200 200,000 km--∞

Models

EA211 1.0 TSI 58

Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 1993--1999 Ibiza 6K 1993--2002 Polo 6N 1994--2001 Arosa 6H 1997--2004 Fabia 6Y 2000--2003 Citigo AA 2012--2020 Mii AA 2012--2020 Mii AA 2012--2020 Citigo AA 2012--2020 Fabia NJ 2015--2021 Fabia NJ 2015--2021 Up AA 2011--2023 Up AA 2011--2023 Polo 6R/6C 2014--2017 Fabia NJ 2015--2021 Octavia 5E 2017--2020 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2017--2020 Rapid NH 2017--2019 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2016--2019 Ibiza 6J 2015--2017 Leon 5F 2017--2020 Ibiza 6J 2015--2017 Fabia NJ 2015--2021 Up AA 2018--2023 Golf Mk8 (CD) 2019--present Leon Mk4 (KL) 2020--present Polo AW 2017--present Arona KJ 2017--present Fabia PJ 2021--present T-Roc A11 2017--present Ibiza 6F 2017--present Karoq NU 2017--present Taigo CS 2021--present A3 8Y 2020--present Scala NW 2019--present Arona KJ7 2017--present Arona KJ7 2017--present Scala NW 2019--present Polo AW 2017--present Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 2017--present Fabia PJ 2021--present Ateca KH 2016--present T-Cross C11 2019--present T-Cross C11 2019--present Arona KJ 2017--present Leon KL 2020--present Taigo CS 2021--present Polo AW 2017--present Kamiq NW 2019--present Ateca KH7 2016--present Ibiza 6F 2017--present Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 2017--present Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 2017--present Octavia NX 2020--present Kamiq NW 2019--present Fabia PJ 2021--present Fabia PJ 2021--present T-Roc 1.0 TSI A1 2017--2024 SUV

1.9 TDI (ALH) 2

Golf 1.9 TDI MK4 1997--2004 Hatchback Polo 1.9 TDI 9N 2001--2009 Hatchback
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