EA288 2.0 TDI vs 1.6 MPI

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.6 MPI BUY 82/100
+6 points over EA288 2.0 TDI
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EA288 2.0 TDI Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.6 MPI Volkswagen

Specifications

EA288 2.0 TDI
1.6 MPI
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
76
82
Years
2015--present
2000--2015
Displacement
1968 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
150--190 hp
102--110 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,200
€0--€0

Character

EA288 2.0 TDI

"Post-Dieselgate clean diesel. AdBlue SCR. Reliable if DPF maintained. Strong highway cruiser."

1.6 MPI

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

Issues Comparison

EA288 2.0 TDI 2

▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city use €500--€1,500 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
EGR fouling (much better than EA189) €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 km

1.6 MPI 0

No documented issues.

Models

EA288 2.0 TDI 25

Ibiza Mk4 (6J) 2014--2017 Polo 6R/6C 2014--2017 Fabia NJ 2015--2018 Ibiza 6J 2015--2017 Rapid NH 2015--2019 Fabia NJ 2015--2018 Ateca 2.0 TDI KH 2016--2024 SUV Caddy 2.0 TDI SA 2015--2024 Van Golf 2.0 TDI 7 2012--2020 Hatchback Golf 2.0 TDI 8 2019--2024 Hatchback Karoq 2.0 TDI NU 2017--2024 SUV Kodiaq 2.0 TDI NS 2016--2024 SUV Leon 2.0 TDI 5F 2012--2020 Hatchback Leon 2.0 TDI KL 2020--2024 Hatchback Octavia 2.0 TDI 5E 2012--2020 Hatchback Octavia 2.0 TDI NX 2020--2024 Hatchback Octavia Combi 2.0 TDI 5E 2012--2020 Wagon Passat 2.0 TDI B8 2015--2023 Sedan Passat Variant 2.0 TDI B8 2015--2023 Wagon Sharan 2.0 TDI 7N 2010--2022 MPV Superb 2.0 TDI 3V 2015--2024 Sedan T-Roc 2.0 TDI A1 2017--2024 SUV Tiguan 2.0 TDI AD 2016--2024 SUV Touareg 3.0 TDI CR 2010--2018 SUV Touran 2.0 TDI 5T 2015--2024 MPV

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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