Is the 1.4 TSI Passat engine reliable?

Would like to have a professional opinion of the reliability of the Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI. Is the 1.4 engine too small for the body of the car?

Paul Burduhos (Dublin)

Aug 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi again Paul,

There were some issues with the very complex turbo-and-supercharged 1.4 engine, but the Passat generally uses the 1.4 turbo with 122hp and there are no major reported issues with that engine. 

It has plenty of poke though, so there's no lack of performance either.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe