EA211 1.4 TSI vs 1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV) BEST 92/100
+14 points over EA211 1.4 TSI
0 / 100
BUY EA211 1.4 TSI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BEST 1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV) Volkswagen

Specifications

EA211 1.4 TSI
1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
78
92
Years
2012--2020
1996--2009
Displacement
1395 cc
1896 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
125--150 hp
90--150 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€350--€850
€1,150--€2,900

Character

EA211 1.4 TSI

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

1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV)

"Legendary diesel. 500k+ miles documented. Simple, efficient, nearly unkillable. Belt-driven."

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

1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV) 3

▲ HIGH
Timing belt replacement — interference engine €250--€500 60,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Injection pump wear (very high mileage) €400--€1,200 250,000 km--∞
○ MINOR
Turbo wear at very high mileage €500--€1,200 200,000 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

1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV) 62

Golf Mk3 (1H) 1996--1997 Ibiza 6K 1996--2002 Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 1996--2002 Felicia 791 1996--2001 Polo 6N 1996--2001 A4 B5 1996--2001 A4 B5 1996--2001 Octavia 1U 1997--2004 Golf Mk4 (1J) 1998--2003 Leon Mk1 (1M) 1999--2006 Octavia 1U 1996--2004 Leon 1M 1999--2005 Leon Mk1 (1M) 1999--2006 Golf Mk4 (1J) 1997--2003 Toledo Mk2 (1M) 1999--2004 A3 8L 1996--2003 Arosa 6H 2000--2004 Polo 6N 1999--2001 Polo 9N 2001--2009 Fabia 6Y 2003--2007 Cordoba 6K/6L 2002--2009 Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 2002--2008 Leon 1M 2000--2005 Ibiza Mk2 (6K) 1999--2002 Fabia 6Y 2000--2007 A3 8L 2000--2003 Fabia 6Y 2003--2007 Golf Mk4 (1J) 2000--2003 Octavia 1U 2000--2004 Leon Mk1 (1M) 2000--2006 Leon 1M 2000--2005 Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 2002--2008 Polo 9N 2001--2009 Golf Mk4 (1J) 2000--2003 Octavia 1U 2000--2004 Cordoba 6K/6L 1999--2009 Fabia 6Y 2003--2007 Alhambra 7M 1996--2010 Passat B5 (3B) 1996--2005 A4 B6/B7 2001--2006 Superb 3U 2002--2008 Superb 3U 2002--2008 A6 C5 1997--2004 Transporter T5 2003--2009 Leon 1P 2005--2010 Leon Mk2 (1P) 2005--2010 A3 8P 2003--2010 Superb 3T 2008--2010 Golf Mk5 (1K) 2003--2008 Altea 5P 2004--2010 Octavia 1Z 2004--2010 Toledo Mk3 (5P) 2005--2009 Touran 1T 2003--2010 Passat B6 (3C) 2005--2008 Ibiza 6L 2002--2008 Roomster 5J 2006--2010 Fabia 5J 2007--2010 Ibiza Mk3 (6L) 2004--2008 Roomster 5J 2006--2010 Fabia 5J 2007--2010 Fabia 5J 2007--2010 Golf 1.9 TDI MK4 1997--2004 Hatchback
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