ACCEPTABLE
Maturity
1.6 TDI (EA288)
Volkswagen · 1.6L Diesel I4
2009–2020
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
"Efficient commuter diesel. DPF-equipped. Good for mixed driving. Avoid short trips only."
Layout
I4
Displacement
1598 cc
Power
90–115 hp
Type
Diesel
Known Issues
0
Total Risk Cost
€0–€0
Models with 1.6 TDI (EA288) 41
Škoda Roomster 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Škoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
Škoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
Škoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
Škoda Roomster 1.6 TDI
Škoda Superb 1.6 TDI
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Volkswagen Caddy 1.6 TDI
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI
Škoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI
Škoda Yeti 1.6 TDI
Škoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
SEAT Toledo 1.6 TDI
Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI
SEAT Toledo 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI
Škoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Škoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI
SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
Škoda Kodiaq 1.6 TDI
Volkswagen Tiguan 1.6 TDI
Škoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Volkswagen T-Roc 1.6 TDI
SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI
Škoda Karoq 1.6 TDI
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Volkswagen 1.6 TDI (EA288) reliable?
The Volkswagen 1.6 TDI (EA288) scores 76/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 0 documented issues with total repair costs between €0 and €0.
What cars use the Volkswagen 1.6 TDI (EA288)?
How much does it cost to repair the 1.6 TDI (EA288)?
Total potential repair costs for all 0 known issues range from €0 to €0.
What years was the 1.6 TDI (EA288) produced?
The Volkswagen 1.6 TDI (EA288) was produced from 2009 to 2020. It is a 1598cc I4 diesel engine.
Scores are calculated from documented issues, repair costs, and failure patterns across thousands of owner reports and technical sources. Learn about our methodology. Always inspect before you buy.