EA211 1.2 TSI vs 1.6 8V

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.6 8V BUY 80/100
+5 points over EA211 1.2 TSI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA211 1.2 TSI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.6 8V Volkswagen

Specifications

EA211 1.2 TSI
1.6 8V
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
80
Years
2012--2020
1996--2003
Displacement
1197 cc
1595 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
86--110 hp
100--102 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€50--€150

Character

EA211 1.2 TSI

"Small turbo. Efficient city engine. Timing belt not chain. Reliable if belt maintained."

1.6 8V

"Golf IV/Bora workhorse. Cast iron block. Simple 8-valve. Oil leaks at high mileage. Thermostat. One of VW's most reliable engines of the era."

Issues Comparison

EA211 1.2 TSI 0

No documented issues.

1.6 8V 1

○ MINOR
Thermostat housing crack €50--€150 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

EA211 1.2 TSI 23

Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 2002--2008 Polo 9N 2001--2009 Fabia 6Y 2002--2007 Ibiza 6L 2002--2008 Roomster 5J 2006--2015 Fabia 5J 2007--2014 Fabia 5J 2007--2014 Ibiza 6J 2008--2017 Caddy 2K 2010--2015 Toledo Mk4 (KG) 2013--2019 Fabia 5J 2010--2014 Ibiza 6J 2010--2015 Fabia 5J 2010--2014 Roomster 5J 2010--2015 Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 2010--2015 Golf Mk6 (5K) 2009--2012 Yeti 5L 2009--2018 Ibiza 6J 2010--2015 Polo 6R/6C 2010--2014 Polo 6R/6C 2009--2014 Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 2008--2017 Fabia 1.2 TSI NJ 2014--2021 Hatchback Polo 1.2 TSI 6R 2009--2017 Hatchback

1.6 8V 0

No models listed.

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