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

SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
2010–2015 CAYC 105 hp diesel
Škoda Roomster 1.6 TDI
2010–2015 CAYC 90 hp diesel
Škoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
2010–2014 CAYC 90 hp diesel
Volkswagen Caddy 1.6 TDI
2010–2015 CAYC 102 hp diesel
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
2009–2015 CAYC 105 hp diesel
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2010–2012 CAYC 105 hp diesel
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
2010–2015 CAYC 90 hp diesel
Škoda Roomster 1.6 TDI
2010–2015 CAYC 105 hp diesel
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2009–2012 CAYC 105 hp diesel
Škoda Superb 1.6 TDI
2010–2015 CAYC 105 hp diesel
Škoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
2009–2013 CAYC 105 hp diesel
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
2010–2015 CAYC 105 hp diesel
Škoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
2010–2014 CAYC 105 hp diesel
Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI
2010–2014 CAYC/CAYB 105 hp diesel
Škoda Fabia 1.6 TDI
2010–2014 CAYC/CAYB 75 hp diesel
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI
2009–2012 CAYC/CAYB 105 hp diesel
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
2010–2017 CAYC/CAYB 90 hp diesel
Škoda Rapid 1.6 TDI
2012–2019 CAYC/CLHA 105 hp diesel
Škoda Yeti 1.6 TDI
2009–2018 CAYC/CLHA 105 hp diesel
SEAT Toledo 1.6 TDI
2013–2019 CAYC/CLNA 90 hp diesel
Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI
2009–2014 CAYC/CLNA 90 hp diesel
SEAT Toledo 1.6 TDI
2015–2019 CLHA 110 hp diesel
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2012–2020 CLHA/CLHB/CRKB 110 hp diesel
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2012–2018 CLHA/CLHB/CRKB 90 hp diesel
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI
2012–2019 CLHA/CRKA/CXXB 110 hp diesel
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2013–2020 CLHA/CRKB 110 hp diesel
Škoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
2013–2020 CLHA/CRKB 110 hp diesel
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2012–2020 CLHA/CXXB 110 hp diesel
Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI
2014–2019 DCXA 120 hp diesel
Škoda Superb 1.6 TDI
2015–2019 DCXA 120 hp diesel
Škoda Scala 1.6 TDI
2019–2020 DGDA 115 hp diesel
SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
2016–2020 DGDA 115 hp diesel
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
2017–2021 DGDA 95 hp diesel
Volkswagen Tiguan 1.6 TDI
2016–2020 DGDA 115 hp diesel
SEAT Ateca 1.6 TDI
2016–2020 DGDA 115 hp diesel
Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI
2015–2020 DGDA 115 hp diesel
Škoda Kodiaq 1.6 TDI
2017–2020 DGDA 115 hp diesel
Škoda Karoq 1.6 TDI
2017–2020 DGDA 115 hp diesel
Volkswagen T-Roc 1.6 TDI
2017–2020 DGDA 115 hp diesel
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
2017–2021 DGDA/DTIA 95 hp diesel
SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI
2017–2021 DGDA/DTIA 80 hp diesel

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Tuning Potential

Limited

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)?

The 1.6 TDI (EA288) is found in:

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.

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