EA211 1.4 TSI vs 1.6 MPI

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.6 MPI BUY 82/100
+4 points over EA211 1.4 TSI
0 / 100
BUY EA211 1.4 TSI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.6 MPI Volkswagen

Specifications

EA211 1.4 TSI
1.6 MPI
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
78
82
Years
2012--2020
2000--2015
Displacement
1395 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
125--150 hp
102--110 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€350--€850
€0--€0

Character

EA211 1.4 TSI

"Sweet spot VW engine. ACT cylinder deactivation on some. Good balance of power and economy. Belt driven."

1.6 MPI

"Simple, slow, reliable. No turbo = no turbo problems. Basic transport. Polo/Golf/Caddy."

Issues Comparison

EA211 1.4 TSI 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt — mandatory replacement €350--€700 60,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Cylinder deactivation shudder (software) €0--€150 0 km--50,000 km

1.6 MPI 0

No documented issues.

Models

EA211 1.4 TSI 22

A3 8V 2012--2016 Leon 5F 2013--2017 Touran 5T 2015--2018 Fabia NJ 2015--2018 Toledo Mk4 (KG) 2015--2019 Octavia 5E 2013--2017 Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 2015--2017 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2012--2017 Rapid NH 2015--2019 Polo 6R/6C 2014--2017 Leon Mk3 (5F) 2012--2017 Fabia NJ 2015--2018 Octavia 5E 2013--2017 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2012--2017 Leon 5F 2013--2017 Rapid NH 2012--2019 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2012--2019 Leon 5F 2013--2020 Octavia 5E 2013--2020 Golf 1.4 TSI 7 2012--2020 Hatchback Passat 1.4 TSI B8 2015--2023 Sedan Tiguan 1.4 TSI 5N 2007--2016 SUV

1.6 MPI 24

A4 B5 1995--2001 Felicia 791 1996--2001 Polo 6N 1995--2001 Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 1993--2002 Octavia 1U 1999--2004 Toledo Mk2 (1M) 1999--2004 Golf Mk4 (1J) 1997--2003 Leon Mk1 (1M) 1999--2006 A3 8L 1996--2003 Octavia 1U 1996--2004 Golf Mk3 (1H) 1992--1997 Passat B5 (3B) 1996--2005 Cordoba 6K/6L 1999--2009 Ibiza 6K 1993--2002 Leon 1M 1999--2005 Toledo Mk3 (5P) 2005--2009 Altea 5P 2004--2015 Octavia 1Z 2004--2013 Leon Mk2 (1P) 2005--2010 A3 8P 2003--2012 Exeo 3R 2009--2013 Caddy 2K 2004--2010 Leon 1P 2005--2012 Fabia 5J 2007--2010
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