EA211 1.4 TSI vs 1.8 NA

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.8 NA BUY 80/100
+2 points over EA211 1.4 TSI
0 / 100
BUY EA211 1.4 TSI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.8 NA Volkswagen

Specifications

EA211 1.4 TSI
1.8 NA
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
78
80
Years
2012--2020
1991--2000
Displacement
1395 cc
1781 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
125--150 hp
90 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€350--€850
€200--€400

Character

EA211 1.4 TSI

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

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 1.4 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

1.8 NA 1

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

Models

EA211 1.4 TSI 22

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

1.8 NA 1

Golf Mk3 (1H) 1991--1997
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