VR6 3.2 vs 1.6 8V

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.6 8V BUY 80/100
+2 points over VR6 3.2
0 / 100
BUY VR6 3.2 Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.6 8V Volkswagen

Specifications

VR6 3.2
1.6 8V
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
78
80
Years
2003--2009
1996--2003
Displacement
3189 cc
1595 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
250 hp
100--102 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€50--€150

Character

VR6 3.2

"Unique narrow-angle V6. Glorious sound. R32/TT 3.2. Timing chain at high mileage."

1.6 8V

"Golf IV/Bora workhorse. Cast iron block. Simple 8-valve. Oil leaks at high mileage. Thermostat. One of VW's most reliable engines of the era."

Issues Comparison

VR6 3.2 0

No documented issues.

1.6 8V 1

○ MINOR
Thermostat housing crack €50--€150 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

VR6 3.2 3

Touareg 7L 2002--2006 Golf Mk4 (1J) 2002--2003 Golf Mk5 (1K) 2005--2008

1.6 8V 0

No models listed.

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