EA211 1.2 TSI vs 1.8 NA

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.8 NA BUY 80/100
+5 points over EA211 1.2 TSI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA211 1.2 TSI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.8 NA Volkswagen

Specifications

EA211 1.2 TSI
1.8 NA
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
80
Years
2012--2020
1991--2000
Displacement
1197 cc
1781 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
86--110 hp
90 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€200--€400

Character

EA211 1.2 TSI

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

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 1.2 TSI 0

No documented issues.

1.8 NA 1

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

Models

EA211 1.2 TSI 23

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

1.8 NA 1

Golf Mk3 (1H) 1991--1997
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