Descriptions and technical characteristics of engines for the most popular car models.
The 1.4-liter Volkswagen ARR 1.4 FSI engine was produced by the company from 2000 to 2004 and was installed only on some European modifications of the Lupo subcompact model. This power unit became the concern’s first mass-produced engine with direct fuel injection.
The 1.4-liter Volkswagen BKG 1.4 FSI engine was produced by the concern from 2003 to 2006 and was installed only on some modifications of the fifth generation of the popular Golf model. The power units of this series relatively quickly gave way to turbocharged engines.
The 1.6-liter direct-injection engine Volkswagen BAD was produced from 2001 to 2005 and was installed on the fourth generation Golf, the Bora sedan similar to it, as well as the Audi A2. This power unit differed from its counterparts by a timing belt drive instead of a chain.
The 1.6-liter gasoline engine Volkswagen BAG 1.6 FSI was produced from 2003 to 2006 and was installed on the fifth generation of the Golf model, the first Touran, as well as the Audi A3 in the back of 8P. This unit quickly gave way to upgraded versions of FSI engines.
The 1.6-liter Volkswagen BLF 1.6 FSI engine was produced by the concern from 2004 to 2008 and was installed on a number of popular company models, such as Golf 5, Jetta 5, Touran or Passat B6. Also, this direct injection engine is often found under the hood of the Skoda Octavia.
The 1.2-liter turbocharged Volkswagen CBZA 1.2 TSI engine was assembled from 2010 to 2015 and installed on such popular concern models as the Caddy 3, the sixth generation Golf. Also, this power unit is often found under the hood of the Audi A1, Skoda Roomster or Fabia.
The 1.2-liter Volkswagen CBZB 1.2 TSI engine was assembled by the concern from 2009 to 2015 and was installed on a number of company models, including those manufactured under the Audi, Skoda and Seat brands. There is a version of this power unit derated up to 90 hp under the index CBZC.
The 1.4-liter Volkswagen BMY 1.4 TSI engine was produced by the concern from 2005 to 2009 and was installed on the fifth generation of the Golf, Jetta, and also a compact MPV based on their Touran. This power unit was distinguished by the presence of both the KKK K03 turbine and the Eaton TVS compressor.
The 1.4-liter turbocharged Volkswagen BWK 1.4 TSI engine was assembled from 2007 to 2008 and was installed only on the basic modifications of the very popular Tiguan model. This power unit quickly gave way to a similar EURO 5 engine with the CAVA index.
The 1.4-liter Volkswagen CAVA 1.4 TSI engine was produced by the concern from 2008 to 2015 and was installed only on the basic modifications of the very popular Tiguan crossover. This power unit is essentially a EURO 5 version of the well-known motor with the BWK index.
The 1.4-liter Volkswagen CAVD engine was produced in Mladá Boleslav from 2008 to 2018 and was installed on such popular models of the company as the Golf, Jetta, Tiguan and Scirocco. This power unit is distinguished by the presence of both a conventional turbine and a mechanical supercharger.
The 1.4-liter Volkswagen CAXA 1.4 TSI engine was produced by the company from 2006 to 2016 and was installed on almost all known models of the German concern of its time. This engine was the most common representative of the first generation of TSI engines.
The 1.4-liter Volkswagen CDGA 1.4 TSI EcoFuel turbo engine was produced from 2009 to 2015 and was installed on methane modifications of such popular models as the Passat and Touran. This unit has been designed to operate on CNG compressed natural gas.
The 1.4-liter turbocharged Volkswagen CTHA 1.4 TSI engine was assembled from 2010 to 2015 and put on a restyled version of the popular Tiguan crossover, as well as Sharan and Jetta. This unit belonged to the updated series and was significantly more reliable than its predecessors.
The 1.6-liter 8-valve Audi AEH engine was produced by the concern from 1996 to 2007 and was installed on such popular models as the A3 8L, Golf 4 and Toledo 2. This motor is designed for Euro 2 environmental standards: it has no EGR, one lambda probe and mass air flow sensor instead of absolute …
The 1.6-liter 8-valve VW AHL engine was produced in Germany from 1996 to 2000 and was installed in only two models: the Volkswagen Passat B5 and the similar Audi A4 B5. The unit with the AHL index became the first longitudinal engine in the EA113 family.
The 1.6-liter 8-valve Volkswagen AKL engine was produced from 1996 to 2010 and was installed on many mass models of the company, including cars from Skoda and Seat. This motor is known in many countries, primarily for the very popular Skoda Octavia Tour.
The 1.6-liter Volkswagen 1.6 ALZ engine was assembled at the company’s factories from 2000 to 2010 and installed both on the restyled version of the fifth Passat and on three generations of the Audi A4 at once. This power unit was intended for a longitudinal arrangement under the hood of the car.
The 1.6-liter 8-valve Audi ANA engine was produced by the company from 1999 to 2000 and was installed only on two models: the Audi A4 B5, as well as the VW Passat B5 co-platform. This is a Euro 4 unit and it has an EGR valve, two lambda probes, an electric throttle and an EPC.
The 1.6-liter Volkswagen 1.6 APF engine was produced by the company only from 1999 to 2000 and was installed on the VW Polo Classic, Golf, Bora or similar Seat Cordoba, Leon and Toledo. Such a unit has an electric throttle, a mass air flow sensor, an EPC system, an EGR valve and supports Euro 4.
The 1.6-liter 8-valve Volkswagen ARM engine was produced from 1999 to 2000 and was installed on only two models: the Audi A4 in the back of the B5, and the VW Passat B5 co-platform to it. This is a Euro 3 unit with a mechanical throttle drive, a conventional mass air flow sensor and no …
The 1.6-liter Volkswagen AVU 8v engine was produced by the company from 2000 to 2002 and was installed on the Audi A3, VW Golf 4 and Bora soplatform models, as well as the Skoda Octavia. This is a Euro 4 unit and it has an electric throttle, a secondary air system and an EGR valve.
The 1.6-liter 8-valve Volkswagen BFQ engine was produced from 2002 to 2010 and was installed on the fourth generation of the Golf model and platform cars from Audi and Seat. This is a Euro 4 power unit with a secondary air pump, EGR, electric throttle, mass air flow sensor.
The 1.6-liter Volkswagen BGU engine was produced by the concern only from 2003 to 2005 and was installed on PQ35 platform models such as the VW Touran, Golf 5, Skoda Octavia and Seat Altea. This is a Euro 4 unit with an absolute pressure sensor instead of a mass air flow sensor and equipped with …
The 1.6-liter VW BSE engine was produced in Germany or Hungary from 2005 to 2014 and was installed on a number of mass models of the concern such as Golf, Passat, Touran and Caddy. You can find the BSE motor under the hood of Audi, Volkswagen, Seat and Skoda cars.
The 1.6-liter 8-valve Volkswagen BSF engine was produced from 2005 to 2015 and was installed on many VAG models in modifications for emerging markets. This engine is distinguished from the similar BSE by a lower compression ratio and an environmental class.
The 1.8-liter Volkswagen AGN 20v engine was produced by the concern from 1996 to 2000 and was installed on the fourth generation of the popular Golf model and analogues from Audi or Seat. This power unit in 2000 gave way to an updated motor with the APG index.
The 1.8-liter Audi APG 20v gasoline engine was assembled by the company from 2000 to 2005 and installed on the restyled version of the first generation A3 and some Seat models. This power unit, in fact, was a slightly updated version of the AGN engine in terms of ecology.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen APK 8v engine was produced by the concern from 1998 to 2002 and was installed on the fourth Golf and a host of other models produced on its platform. This power unit was essentially a EURO 2 version of the well-known motor under the AQY index.
The 2.0-liter 8-valve Volkswagen AQY engine was produced from 1998 to 2002 and was installed on the famous Golf 4 model and its many analogues, including the Skoda Octavia. There was a modification of this engine for EURO 2 with one lambda probe and APK index.
The 2.0-liter AXA engine or Volkswagen T5 2.0 gasoline was produced from 2003 to 2015 and was installed only on the Transporter minibus, Caravelle and Multivan of the 5th generation. This power unit is considered very reliable, but gives the car mediocre dynamics.
The 2.0-liter gasoline engine Volkswagen AZJ 8v was produced from 2001 to 2010 and was installed on the fourth Golf, the Bora sedan, the new version of the Beetle model and the Skoda Octavia. This power unit stands out in its family of motors by the presence of a balance shaft.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen AZM engine was assembled at the company’s plant from 2000 to 2008 and was installed only on the fifth generation of the very popular Passat and Skoda Superb. This power unit differs from its counterparts in the series by its longitudinal arrangement.
The 2.0-liter Audi 2.0 ALT gasoline engine was produced by the company from 2000 to 2008 and was installed on models with a longitudinal engine, such as the A4, A6 or Passat. This power unit is notorious in the aftermarket for its high oil consumption.
The 1.8-liter Volkswagen AGU 1.8T engine was produced by the concern from 1996 to 2005 and was installed on such popular models as the fourth Golf, the first Octavia and the Audi A3. This transverse power unit, along with the longitudinal AEB, has a cylinder head with wide channels.
The 1.8-liter gasoline turbo engine Volkswagen AWT 1.8T was assembled from 2000 to 2008 and installed on several Audi models, the fifth generation Passat and the Skoda Superb at once. This unit is one of the most famous concern motors of a longitudinal arrangement.
The 1.8-liter turbocharged Audi AMB 1.8T engine was assembled at the factory from 2000 to 2005 and was installed on the popular A4 model in the B6 body, but only in the version for the American market.
The Volkswagen AWM 1.8T 1.8-liter turbo engine was assembled by the company from 2000 to 2005 and was installed on American modifications of such popular models as the Passat B5 and Audi A4. This power unit assumed only a longitudinal arrangement under the hood of the car.
The 1.8-liter turbo engine Volkswagen AUQ 1.8T was assembled at the factory from 2001 to 2006 and was installed on models with a transverse engine: Golf 4, Bora, Octavia and Audi A3. This power unit was slightly more powerful than its counterparts in the series, developing 180 hp and 235 Nm.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen BVY 2.0 FSI engine was produced by the concern from 2005 to 2010 and was installed on such popular models as the Passat, Touran, Octavia and a number of cars from Seat. This unit with direct fuel injection is known for the fact that it does not tolerate severe frosts.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen BVZ 2.0 FSI gasoline engine was produced from 2005 to 2010 and was installed on the fifth generation of the Golf and Jetta models, as well as the Passat B6 and the second Octavia. This unit differed from BVY in a lower compression ratio and an environmental class of EURO 2.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged Volkswagen AXX 2.0 TFSI engine was assembled from 2004 to 2006 and installed on the sixth generation of the Passat model, the fifth Golf, and also the Audi A3 in the 8P body. This power unit relatively quickly gave way to updated versions of the motor.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen BPY 2.0 TFSI gasoline engine was produced from 2005 to 2009 and was installed on such popular models as Golf 5, Jetta 5, Passat B6 and Audi A3 in the back of 8P. Such a power unit is most often found on cars for the American market.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen BWA 2.0 turbo engine was assembled by the concern from 2005 to 2009 and was installed on a number of popular models of the company of its time, such as Golf, Jetta or Eos. Only on the Seat Leon 2 is there a version of this unit derated to 185 hp and …
The 1.6-liter Volkswagen CWVA 1.6 MPI gasoline engine was introduced in 2014 as the most simple and inexpensive engine for developing countries. This power unit was developed on the basis of a 1.4-liter turbo engine of the EA211 family and therefore has many differences from its predecessor CFNA, which belonged to the old EA111 series.
The 1.6-liter 16-valve Volkswagen CWVB 1.6 MPI 90 hp engine has been assembled since 2015 and put on such popular budget models as the Rapid or Polo Sedan. This motor differs from its 110-horsepower counterpart with the CWVA index only in firmware.
The 1.2-liter turbocharged Volkswagen CJZA 1.2 TSI engine was assembled from 2012 to 2015 and installed on the seventh generation Golf, as well as its counterparts Skoda Octavia and Audi A3. This power unit quickly gave way to the EURO 6 version of the engine with the CYVB index.
The 1.2-liter Volkswagen CJZB 1.2 TSI engine was produced by the concern from 2012 to 2018 and was installed on such popular company models as Golf 7, Seat Leon, Skoda Octavia. There was a slightly more powerful modification of this engine with 90 hp under the CJZC index.
The 1.4-liter Volkswagen CHPA 1.4 TSI gasoline engine was produced from 2012 to 2015 and was installed on the seventh Golf, as well as cars on its platform: Octavia A7 and Seat Leon 3. This power unit had a modification equipped with the ACT system under a different CPTA index.
The 1.4-liter Volkswagen CMBA 1.4 TSI engine was assembled by the concern from 2012 to 2014 and was installed only on the Golf 7, as well as its platform models Audi A3 and Seat Leon. This unit in a number of markets in 2013 was replaced by an updated version of the CXSA with a …
The 1.4-liter turbocharged Volkswagen CXSA 1.4 TSI engine was assembled from 2013 to 2014 and was installed only on the seventh generation Golf and similar Audi A3 and Seat Leon. This power unit is a corrected version of the CMBA engine with a different cylinder head.
The 1.4-liter Volkswagen CZCA 1.4 TSI engine has been produced in Mladá Boleslav since 2013 and is installed on many well-known models of the German concern, such as Golf, Passat, Polo Sedan. This unit is widespread, but in Europe it has long given way to 1.5 TSI engines.
The 1.4-liter Volkswagen CZDA 1.4 TSI engine has been produced in Mladá Boleslav since 2014 and is installed on such popular concern models as Golf, Passat, Touran or Tiguan. Now this power unit is gradually being replaced by new engines of the EA211 NEO family.
The 1.4-liter turbo engine Volkswagen CZEA 1.4 TSI ACT has been assembled by the concern since 2014 and is installed on some versions of such popular models as Golf, Passat and Tiguan. The motor highlights the presence of the ACT system, which turns off two cylinders at low loads.
The 1.4-liter Volkswagen DJKA turbo engine has been assembled by the German concern since 2018 and is installed on many popular models such as Taos, Karoq and Octavia. There are two versions of this engine: with a particulate filter for Euro 6 or without it for Euro 5.
The 1.5-liter Volkswagen DACA 1.5 TSI turbo engine was first introduced in 2016 and a year later began to be installed on such popular concern models as the Golf 7 and Seat Leon 3. There is a particularly economical modification of such a power unit with the BlueMotion index.
The 1.5-liter Volkswagen DADA 1.5 TSI engine has been assembled by the German concern since 2017 and is installed on a number of modern models: from the modest Polo hatchback to the large Arteon coupe.
The 2.8-liter injection engine Volkswagen AAA 2.8 VR6 was produced from 1991 to 1998 and was installed on charged versions of such models as Golf, Jetta, Passat or Sharan. This motor is considered the ancestor of the company’s VR-shaped powertrain family.
The 2.8-liter 24-valve Volkswagen AQP 2.8 VR6 engine was assembled from 1999 to 2002 and was installed only on charged versions of the Golf 4 and the Bora sedan similar to it. This power unit, after a slight modernization, received a completely different AUE index.
The 2.9-liter Volkswagen ABV 2.9 VR6 gasoline engine was produced from 1991 to 1997 and was installed on powerful modifications of the third generation Golf, Corrado and Passat station wagon. This power unit was essentially a bored version of the well-known motor with the AAA index.
The 3.2-liter injection engine Volkswagen BUB 3.2 VR6 was produced from 2005 to 2010 and was installed on charged versions of the R32 Golf and Eos models, as well as the Audi A3 or TT coupe. Some confuse such a motor with a similarly sized VR6 FSI unit of the EA390 family.
The 3.2-liter Volkswagen AXZ 3.2 FSI gasoline engine was produced from 2006 to 2010 and was installed only on all-wheel drive modifications of the popular B6 Passat model. Many confuse this VR6 unit with a V6 engine of the same size that was installed on Audi.
The 3.6-liter Volkswagen BHK 3.6 FSI engine was produced by the company from 2005 to 2010 and was installed on two of the most famous SUVs of the German concern: Touareg and Audi Q7. The modification of this motor for a manual gearbox was called BHL.
The 3.6-liter VR6 Volkswagen BWS engine was produced in Germany from 2008 to 2015 and was installed on the most powerful versions of the Passat and Passat CC models, including all-wheel drive. The unit differs from its predecessor under the BLV index by its intake and exhaust manifold.
The 3.6-liter Volkswagen CDVC or VR6 3.6 FSI engine has been produced by the concern since 2016 and is installed on crossovers of the Atlas family and the similar Teramont. A similar power unit with a capacity of 260 hp was installed on the Skoda Superb under the CDVA index.
The 3.6-liter Volkswagen CMTA 3.6 FSI engine was produced by the company from 2013 to 2018 and was installed only on the second generation of the popular Touareg crossovers. This power unit is essentially a deformed version of the engine with the CGRA index.
The 3.6-liter VR-shaped Volkswagen CMVA 3.6 FSI engine was produced from 2008 to 2015 and was installed on only one model of the German company: the Faeton executive class sedan. This power unit was essentially a slightly more powerful version of the motor with the CMTA index.
The 2.3-liter 10-valve Volkswagen AGZ 2.3 VR5 engine was produced from 1996 to 2001 and was installed longitudinally on the Passat B5 model and transversely on the Bora, Golf 4 and Seat Toledo. This power unit, after upgrading the cylinder head to a 20-valve one, received a different AZX index.
