EA211 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA211 1.2 TSI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI) Volkswagen

Specifications

EA211 1.2 TSI
EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
80
Years
2012--2020
2012--2020
Displacement
1197 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
86--110 hp
180--310 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€700--€1,500

Character

EA211 1.2 TSI

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

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)

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

Issues Comparison

EA211 1.2 TSI 0

No documented issues.

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 1.2 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

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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