In 2012, Volkswagen Group “German Car Brand” presented a 1.0 TSI/MPI EA211 engine. This one only has 3 cylinders, a naturally aspirated design and a maximum of 75 horsepower. Horrible entity? None of this matters. Gasoline has a series of very powerful advantages!
In the new millennium, Germany did not have the best hit on the small engine market. Example? The 1.2 MPI engine is the best. It has 3 cylinders, makes a lot of noise while driving, and also accepts a timing chain which offers lower durability.
1.0 TSI/MPI Specs
In 2012, the Volkswagen Group decided to launch a new attack on segments A and B. This was represented by the 1.0 MPI engine from the EA211 family. The petrol engine has a capacity of exactly 999 cm3, 3 cylinders arranged in a row and offered from 60 to 75 horsepower. And yes, its strength is definitely not surprising. And that’s just the first problem.
1.0 TSI/MPI VAG Engine Type
- 1.0 MPi 60 Hp – CHYB
- 1.0 MPi 65 Hp – CHYC
- 1.0 MPi 75 Hp – CHYB
- 1.0 MPi CNG 68 Hp – CPGA
1.0 TSI/MPI Installed on
- Seat Mii
- Seat Ibiza
- Skoda Citigo
- Skoda Fabia
- Volkswagen Up!
- Volkswagen Polo
1.0 TSI/MPI EA211 Problems & Reliability
Germany, after having a bad experience with the timing chain, decided to go back to the belt with the 1.0 TSI/MPI EA211 engine. This one works in an oil bath. Therefore, the manufacturer sets its endurance at 240,000 kilometers. Additionally, the 12-valve engine relies on some fairly specific solutions.
The first is to connect the aluminum head to the exhaust manifold. In this way, the coolant is heated by the exhaust gases immediately after starting, reducing the time it takes for the engine to reach operating temperature. On the other hand, collector damage means the head is replaced at the same time.
The second is to place the camshaft bearings in a non-removable cast aluminum module. VAG’s 1.0 TSI/MPI EA211 engine is also noisy and doesn’t come as a surprise in performance. On the other hand, it is nothing short of an advantage!
- First, it can be very economical. Technical data shows that 60 HP Citigo consumes only 5.6 liters of fuel in the city.
- Second, the machine uses multi-point injection. And this means more or less suitable for gas supply – Skoda even offers Dealer-installed “factory” installations! Then, the low fuel consumption makes this small petrol engine run very fast. Example? For the owner, traveling every 100 kilometers in the aforementioned city of Citigo means a cost of around $ 3. I don’t think it can be cheaper.
- Third, the 1.0 TSI/MPI EA211 VAG engine is a failure-free titan job. It is a very durable engine that, at regular oil check intervals, can cover hundreds of thousands of kilometers without damage.
And it didn’t take long to look for evidence. And just look down the street to see red Fabias with the Cola logo. Models with factory gas covered more than 200,000 kilometers in just two years. Yes, maybe the engine started vibrating a little more after this run.
What is the 1.0 TSI/MPI EA211 engine failure list? The first problems is a breakdown of the coolant pump. The worn-out mechanism starts working hard. Second, the driver pays attention to the gearbox jolt when shifting gears. Some people think that this is the beauty of the mechanism. Several owners of Skoda, Seats and Volkswagen are looking for a solution to this problem.
There are very different “therapies” that help. Sometimes a jolt is effective when changing the clutch disc, and sometimes the problems only goes away after changing gears.
Conclusion
The Volkswagen Group can undoubtedly put the 1.0 TSI/MPI EA211 engine on its list of technological successes and place it right next to a legend like the 1.9 TDI. This is a great machine that can drive flawlessly for years.
Why is it so suitable for the city? This is mainly due to poor performance. Second, the structure itself. In city traffic, a simple gasoline engine without direct injection, supercharging, diesel particulate filters, or a double-mass flywheel will feel like fish in the water. Especially in the cheap LPG version.
