Volkswagen ALZ
The most common problems are floating engine speeds and vibrations.
Seat Exeo engines
The Seat Exeo is a Spanish mid-range car from SEAT S.A., part of the Volkswagen Group. Manufactured in Catalonia, Spain from 2008 to 2013. The car is essentially a modified version of the Audi A4 in the B7 generation. The car was produced in two body styles – a 4-door 5-seater sedan and a 5-door 5-seater station wagon in a front-wheel drive configuration. Over the entire production period, about 77 thousand copies of Exeo were made. The model name means “extraordinary” or “out of the ordinary”.
The Seat Exeo was offered with 5 engines between 2008 and 2013 (2 diesel, 3 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.6 to 2.0 liters, power output from 102 to 170 hp. 2 use a timing chain and 3 a timing belt. 4 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Audi CAGA (about 350,000 km).
Seat Exeo engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Exeo 1 (3R) 2008–2013 | |||||||
| Audi CAGA | 2008–2013 | 2.0 L R4 | 143 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.6 L | ~350,000 km |
| Volkswagen ALZ | 2008–2010 | 1.6 L R4 | 102 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~330,000 km |
| Audi CAHA | 2009–2013 | 2.0 L R4 | 170 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.6 L | ~330,000 km |
| Audi CDHB | 2010–2013 | 1.8 L R4 | 160 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Audi CDHA | 2010–2013 | 1.8 L R4 | 120 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 4.6 L | ~270,000 km |
Seat Exeo engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Seat Exeo?
Seat Exeo 1 (3R) (2008–2013): Audi CAGA, Volkswagen ALZ, Audi CAHA, Audi CDHB and Audi CDHA.
Which Seat Exeo engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Seat Exeo engines are: Audi CAGA — about 350,000 km; Audi CAHA — about 330,000 km; Volkswagen ALZ — about 330,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Seat Exeo engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Audi CAGA — 4.6 L (5W-30); Audi CAHA — 4.6 L (5W-30); Audi CDHA — 4.6 L (5W-30); Audi CDHB — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ALZ — 4.5 L (5W-30).
Does the Seat Exeo have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Audi CDHA and Audi CDHB; timing belt: Audi CAGA, Audi CAHA and Volkswagen ALZ. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Engine details
Audi CAGA
The life of piezo injectors here is highly dependent on the quality of the fuel used.
Audi CAHA
From low-quality fuel, capricious piezo injectors quickly fail here.
Audi CDHB
The whole life of the owner of a car with such an engine is spent in the fight against oil consumption.
Audi CDHA
The most famous problem of this turbo engine is high oil consumption.
Models with the same engines
- Audi A4 5 shared engines
- Audi A6 1 shared engine
- Volkswagen Passat 1 shared engine