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Early Turbo
EA111 1.4 TSI
Volkswagen · 1.4L TSI I4
2005–2012
0
/ 100
AVOID
"Twin-charged versions powerful but timing chain stretch + oil issues. Single-turbo 122hp better."
Layout
I4
Displacement
1390 cc
Power
122–180 hp
Type
Petrol Turbo
Known Issues
0
Total Risk Cost
€0–€0
Models with EA111 1.4 TSI 49
Volkswagen Golf 1.4
SEAT Ibiza 1.4
SEAT Ibiza 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.4 16V
SEAT Leon 1.4 16V
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 16v
SEAT Arosa 1.4
SEAT Cordoba 1.4
Volkswagen Polo 1.4
Škoda Fabia 1.4
Škoda Fabia 1.4 16V
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 16V
Škoda Octavia 1.4
Volkswagen Touran 1.6 FSI
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
SEAT Ibiza 1.4
Volkswagen Polo 1.4
SEAT Cordoba 1.4 16V
Škoda Octavia 1.4
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 16V
Škoda Octavia 1.6 FSI
Volkswagen Passat 1.6 FSI
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Altea 1.4
SEAT Ibiza 1.4
Škoda Roomster 1.4
Škoda Fabia 1.4
SEAT Ibiza 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI
SEAT Alhambra 1.4 TSI
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
Škoda Fabia 1.4 TSI
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI Cupra
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI FR
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TSI
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Škoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
Škoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
Škoda Yeti 1.4 TSI
Škoda Superb 1.4 TSI
SEAT Ibiza 1.4
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BUY
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Volkswagen EA111 1.4 TSI reliable?
The Volkswagen EA111 1.4 TSI scores 45/100 with a verdict of AVOID. It has 0 documented issues with total repair costs between €0 and €0.
What cars use the Volkswagen EA111 1.4 TSI?
How much does it cost to repair the EA111 1.4 TSI?
Total potential repair costs for all 0 known issues range from €0 to €0.
What years was the EA111 1.4 TSI produced?
The Volkswagen EA111 1.4 TSI was produced from 2005 to 2012. It is a 1390cc I4 petrol turbo 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.