EA211 1.4 TSI vs EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI) BUY 82/100
+4 points over EA211 1.4 TSI
0 / 100
BUY EA211 1.4 TSI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI) Volkswagen

Specifications

EA211 1.4 TSI
EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
78
82
Years
2012--2020
2020--present
Displacement
1395 cc
1984 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
125--150 hp
190--320 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."

EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI)

"Latest evolution. Golf 8 GTI/R. Improved over Gen 3 in most areas."

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

EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI) 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

EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI) 68

Kodiaq NS 2018--2021 Golf Mk7 (5G) 2017--2019 Leon Mk4 (KL) 2020--present Q5 FY 2017--present A4 B9 2019--2023 Kodiaq NS 2019--2024 A3 8Y 2021--present Q5 FY 2017--present Polo AW 2018--present Polo AW 2021--present Octavia NX 2020--present Q3 F3 2019--present Golf Mk8 (CD) 2021--present Tarraco KN2 2019--present T-Roc A11 2017--present Tarraco KN 2019--present Leon KL 2020--present Octavia NX 2020--present A6 C8 2018--present A4 B9 2019--2023 Tiguan AD 2020--2024 Ateca KH7 2016--present Karoq NU 2017--present Arteon 3H 2017--present Formentor KM 2020--present Formentor KM 2020--present Golf Mk8 (CD) 2020--present Ateca KH 2018--2020 Ateca KH 2020--present Arteon 3H 2021--present Leon KL 2020--present A3 8Y 2020--present Golf Mk8 (CD) 2021--present T-Roc A11 2020--present T-Roc A11 2020--present Octavia NX 2020--present A4 B9 2019--2023 A6 C8 2018--present Golf Mk8 (CD) 2020--present Tarraco KN 2019--present Q5 FY 2017--present Getz TB 2002--2011 Picanto SA 2004--2011 i10 PA 2008--2013 Picanto SA 2004--2011 Santa Fe SM 2001--2006 Sorento BL 2002--2006 Niro DE 2016--2022 Niro DE 2017--2022 Niro SG2 2022--present Niro DE 2017--2022 Niro DE 2017--2022 Niro SG2 2022--present Ioniq AE 2016--2022 Ioniq AE 2017--2022 XCeed CD 2020--present Niro SG2 2022--present Niro SG2 2022--present XCeed CD 2021--present Pro Ceed CD 2021--present i30 PD 2021--present Ceed CD 2021--present Optima JF 2017--2020 Optima/K5 JF 2016--2020 i20 BC3 2021--present Golf GTI 2.0 TSI 8 2019--2024 Hatchback Golf R 2.0 TSI 8 2019--2024 Hatchback Passat 2.0 TSI B8 2015--2023 Sedan
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