AVOID 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
1991–1997 ABD/AEX 60 hp petrol
SEAT Ibiza 1.4
1996–2002 AEX/APQ/AKK 60 hp petrol
SEAT Ibiza 1.4
1996–2002 AEX/APQ/AKV/ANW 60 hp petrol
SEAT Leon 1.4 16V
1999–2006 AHW/AKQ/APE 75 hp petrol
SEAT Leon 1.4 16V
1999–2005 AHW/AKQ/APE 75 hp petrol
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 16v
1997–2003 AHW/AKQ/APE/AXP 75 hp petrol
SEAT Arosa 1.4
1997–2004 AKK/APQ 60 hp petrol
SEAT Cordoba 1.4
1999–2009 AKK/APQ/BBY 60 hp petrol
Volkswagen Polo 1.4
1995–2001 AKV/ANW/AEX/APQ 60 hp petrol
Škoda Fabia 1.4
1999–2007 AQW/ATZ/BBY/BBZ 68 hp petrol
Škoda Fabia 1.4 16V
1999–2007 AUA/AUB/BBY/BKY 75 hp petrol
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 16V
2002–2008 AUB/BBZ 100 hp petrol
Škoda Octavia 1.4
1996–2004 AXP/BCA 75 hp petrol
Volkswagen Touran 1.6 FSI
2003–2010 BAG/BLP 115 hp petrol
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
2003–2007 BAG/BLP/BLF 115 hp petrol
Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI
2003–2008 BAG/BLP/BLF 115 hp petrol
SEAT Ibiza 1.4
2002–2008 BBY/BKY/BUD 75 hp petrol
Volkswagen Polo 1.4
2001–2009 BBY/BKY/BUD 75 hp petrol
SEAT Cordoba 1.4 16V
2002–2009 BBZ/AUB 100 hp petrol
Škoda Octavia 1.4
2004–2008 BCA/BUD 75 hp petrol
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 16V
2002–2008 BKY/BBY 100 hp petrol
Škoda Octavia 1.6 FSI
2004–2008 BLF 115 hp petrol
Volkswagen Passat 1.6 FSI
2005–2008 BLF 115 hp petrol
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
2005–2008 BMY/BLG/CAXA 140 hp petrol
SEAT Altea 1.4
2004–2015 BXW 85 hp petrol
SEAT Ibiza 1.4
2002–2008 BXW/BBY/BKY 75 hp petrol
Škoda Roomster 1.4
2006–2015 BXW/BUD 86 hp petrol
Škoda Fabia 1.4
2007–2014 BXW/BUD 86 hp petrol
SEAT Ibiza 1.4
2008–2015 BXW/BUD/CGGB 86 hp petrol
SEAT Leon 1.4
2005–2012 BXW/CGGB 86 hp petrol
SEAT Alhambra 1.4 TSI
2010–2020 CAVA/CTHA 150 hp petrol
Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI
2007–2016 CAVA/CTHA 150 hp petrol
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
2008–2012 CAVD 160 hp petrol
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
2009–2015 CAVE 180 hp petrol
Škoda Fabia 1.4 TSI
2010–2014 CAVE 180 hp petrol
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI Cupra
2009–2015 CAVE 180 hp petrol
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TSI
2010–2014 CAVE/CTHE 150 hp petrol
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI
2009–2015 CAVE/CTHE 150 hp petrol
SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI FR
2009–2015 CAVE/CTHE 150 hp petrol
Škoda Octavia 1.4 TSI
2008–2013 CAXA 122 hp petrol
Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI
2007–2011 CAXA 122 hp petrol
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
2007–2012 CAXA 125 hp petrol
Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI
2010–2014 CAXA 122 hp petrol
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
2007–2012 CAXA 125 hp petrol
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
2008–2012 CAXA 122 hp petrol
Škoda Rapid 1.4 TSI
2012–2019 CAXA/CZCA 125 hp petrol
Škoda Yeti 1.4 TSI
2010–2018 CAXA/CZDA 125 hp petrol
Škoda Superb 1.4 TSI
2008–2013 CAXC 125 hp petrol
SEAT Ibiza 1.4
2008–2015 CGGB/BXW 86 hp petrol

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BEST 92

1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV)

1.9L TDI I4

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BEST 92

1.9 TDI (ALH)

1.9L TDI I4

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BUY 82

1.6 MPI

1.6L NA I4

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BUY 82

EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI)

2.0L TSI I4

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BUY 80

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)

2.0L TSI I4

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BUY 80

1.6 8V

1.6 8V (AEH/AKL)

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Tuning Potential

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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?

The EA111 1.4 TSI is found in:

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.

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