1.0 TCe / SCe vs 2.0 FSI: which engine is more reliable?

According to our risk index, the 2.0 FSI carries less risk than the 1.0 TCe / SCe: 34/100 versus 41/100 (both moderate risk). The 1.0 TCe / SCe has 1 documented serious fault, the main one being «LPG (ECO-G) system faults and tank recall»; the 2.0 FSI has no documented serious faults.

Risk index

1.0 TCe / SCe

Moderate risk · 1 serious fault

Risk index

2.0 FSI

Moderate risk · 0 serious faults

Lower risk

The index (0–100) weights the severity and frequency of the three most serious documented faults. How it is calculated

Reviewed on 30 October 202615 sources How we work

Is the 1.0 TCe / SCe reliable?

The 1.0 TCe/SCe (H4D/H4Dt) is a simply designed three-cylinder with reasonable reliability. Its most-cited fault is a noise or vibration from the turbo wastegate; the ECO-G (LPG) version adds its own gas-management faults and a 2023 recall over a risk of leaks and fire from the tank. An isolated case of a failed high-pressure pump is also documented, and no oil consumption pattern.^[1][2][3]

See the 4 of the 1.0 TCe / SCe faults

Is the 2.0 FSI reliable?

The 2.0 FSI is the naturally aspirated version with which the Volkswagen Group introduced petrol direct injection in a two-litre engine, before moving on to the turbocharged 2.0 TSI. Two faults recur across several models: carbon build-up on the intake valves, inherent to direct injection, and ignition coil failure, documented from 5,000 km in one case. Gebrauchtwagenberater.de nevertheless counts it among the most reliable petrol engines in the Audi A4 B7.^[4][5][6][7]

See the 3 of the 2.0 FSI faults

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of 1.0 TCe / SCe and 2.0 FSI
Item	1.0 TCe / SCe	2.0 FSI
Technical data
Type	Engine	Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement	999 cm³	1,984 cm³
Timing	Chain	Timing belt (dry)
Power	65–117 hp	150 hp
Production	since 2019^[8][9]	2003–2009^[10][11][12]
Reliability
Risk index (what is it?)	41Moderate risk	34Moderate risk
Documented faults	4	3
Of high or critical severity	1	0
Worst severity	Critical severity	Medium severity
Main faults	Critical severity: LPG (ECO-G) system faults and tank recall Medium severity: Metallic noise or vibration from the turbo wastegate Medium severity: Failed high-pressure fuel pump (isolated case)	Medium severity: Carbon build-up on the intake valves Medium severity: Ignition coil failure Low severity: Blocked EGR valve
Most expensive documented repair	No reliable data	No reliable data
Which versions to buy
BuyRecommended versions	1.0 SCe 65/75 (H4D, 2019-present)^[1][13]	None
With cautionVersions to be cautious about	1.0 TCe 90/100 (H4Dt, 2019-present)^[1][13] 1.0 TCe 110 (H4Dt, 2021-present)^[14] 1.0 ECO-G 100 (H4Dt + LPG, 2020-present)^[1][2][14] 1.0 DIG-T / IG-T 100-117 (HR10DDT, Nissan, 2017-present)^[3]	2.0 FSI (EA113, 150 hp, 2003-2009)^{[4][5][6][7][15]}
AvoidVersions to avoid	None	None

Severity of each fault: green, low; amber, medium; red, high; dark red, critical. How we rate them

Cars that each one is fitted to

1.0 TCe / SCe

See the 7 models with the 1.0 TCe / SCe

2.0 FSI

See the 10 models with the 2.0 FSI

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