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 EA360 series includes: AAA, AQP, ABV, BUB.
Specifications
| Production years | 1999-2002 |
| Displacement, cc | 2792 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 204 |
| Torque output, Nm | 270 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron VR6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90.3 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | 2 chains |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Golf 2000) — city — highway — combined |
14.7 8.5 10.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~270 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Bora 1 (1J) in 1999 – 2002;
- Volkswagen Golf 4 (1J) in 1999 – 2002.
Disadvantages of the VW AQP engine
- First of all, Golf and Bora with such an engine are known for high fuel consumption.
- Over time, oil consumption is also added here, which grows rapidly with mileage.
- The timing chain not only has a modest resource, but is also very expensive to replace.
- The little things here are regularly disturbed by sensor failures, as well as by the ignition system.
- Often, owners have to deal with oil and coolant leaks.
