EA288 1.4 TDI (CUSA/CUSB/CUTA) vs EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) BUY 84/100
+10 points over EA288 1.4 TDI (CUSA/CUSB/CUTA)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA288 1.4 TDI (CUSA/CUSB/CUTA) Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) Volkswagen

Specifications

EA288 1.4 TDI (CUSA/CUSB/CUTA)
EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
84
Years
2014--2018
2011--present
Displacement
1422 cc
999 cc
Layout
I3
I3
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
75--105 hp
60--80 hp
Known Issues
4
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€8,000
€0--€0

Character

EA288 1.4 TDI (CUSA/CUSB/CUTA)

"The three-cylinder common-rail 1.4 TDI of the EA288 family (2014-2018), 75-105 hp, in the VW Polo, Skoda Fabia III and Rapid, SEAT Ibiza and Audi A1. It replaced the 1.2 and 1.6 TDI in small cars and is not the older 1.4 TDI pump-injector engine. Economical, but the French press reported early problems: EGR valve and particulate filter clogging, dual-mass flywheel wear and water pump leaks; a few owners report engine failures without warning. Best for cars that do regular longer runs; check the service history and the coolant level."

EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA)

"Naturally aspirated port-injected three-cylinder in the up!, Mii, Citigo, Fabia and Polo. No turbo and no direct-injection carbon; German guides recommend it over the 1.0 TSI. Watch for coolant leaks from the plastic pump/thermostat module, keep the toothed belt on schedule, and change oil on time - early CHYA engines can clog the camshaft-control oil valve."

Issues Comparison

EA288 1.4 TDI (CUSA/CUSB/CUTA) 4

▲ HIGH
EGR valve and particulate filter (DPF) clogging N/A--€1,500 N/A--N/A
▲ HIGH
Sudden engine failure (cause not documented) N/A--€6,500 112,000 km--N/A
● MODERATE
Dual-mass flywheel wear N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Water pump leak N/A--N/A N/A--N/A

EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) 1

● MODERATE
Coolant pump / thermostat module leak - slow coolant loss N/A--N/A 100,000 km--N/A

Models

EA288 1.4 TDI (CUSA/CUSB/CUTA) 7

Polo 6R/6C 2015--2017 Fabia NJ 2015--2018 Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 2015--2017 Rapid NH 2015--2019 Ibiza 6J 2015--2017 Fabia NJ 2015--2018 Polo 1.4 TDI 6R 2009--2017 Hatchback

EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) 17

Citigo AA 2012--2019 Polo 6R/6C 2014--2017 Mii AA 2015--2020 Fabia NJ 2014--2022 Mii AA 2015--2020 Fabia NJ 2014--2019 Citigo AA 2012--2019 Up AA 2011--2020 Up AA 2011--2019 Polo AW 2017--2021 Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 2015--2017 Polo 6R/6C 2014--2017 Polo AW 2017--2020 Ibiza Mk5 (KJ) 2017--present Polo AW 2017--present Fabia PJ 2021--present Fabia PJ 2021--2023
Full EA288 1.4 TDI (CUSA/CUSB/CUTA) Report Full EA211 1.0 MPI (CHYA/CHYB/DLAC/DKRA) Report