EA211 1.0 TSI vs EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) BUY 80/100
+5 points over EA211 1.0 TSI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA211 1.0 TSI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) Volkswagen

Specifications

EA211 1.0 TSI
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
80
Years
2015--present
2012--2020
Displacement
999 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
95--115 hp
180--310 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€750--€1,500
€700--€1,500

Character

EA211 1.0 TSI

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

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)

"Same as Audi EA888 Gen 3. Dual injection, metal tensioner. Golf GTI/R engine. Proven."

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

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) 2

● MODERATE
Water pump failure €400--€900 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Intake carbon buildup (reduced in Gen 3) €300--€600 60,000 km--120,000 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

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) 31

Golf Mk6 (5K) 2010--2012 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2013--2017 Passat B8 (3G) 2014--2019 Superb 3V 2015--2019 Octavia 5E 2013--2017 Octavia 5E 2017--2020 Kodiaq NS 2017--2024 Transporter T5 2012--2015 Transporter T6 2015--2021 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2016--2017 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2013--2019 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2014--2017 Leon 5F 2014--2017 A3 8V 2013--2016 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2016--2018 A3 8V 2016--2020 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2017--2020 Leon 5F 2017--2020 Tiguan AD 2016--2024 Superb 3V 2019--2024 Q3 F3 2019--present Passat B8 (3G) 2019--2023 Arteon 3H 2017--present Ateca KH 2016--present Ateca 2.0 TSI KH 2018--2024 SUV Golf GTI 2.0 TSI 7 2012--2020 Hatchback Golf R 2.0 TSI 7 2012--2020 Hatchback Passat 2.0 TSI B8 2015--2023 Sedan Polo GTI 2.0 TSI AW 2017--2024 Hatchback Scirocco 2.0 TSI 13 2008--2017 Coupe T-Roc R 2.0 TSI A1 2019--2024 SUV
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