Seat Leon engines

Seat Leon is a Spanish compact car, manufactured since 1998 by SEAT S.A. Since 2012, the 3rd generation of the model has been released. The car was assembled in Belgium and Spain. A car of 1-2 generations is based on the Volkswagen Group A platform, and the third one is based on the Volkswagen Group MQB. Since the launch of the Leon model, a total of about 1.8 million cars have been sold worldwide. At the same time, about 150 thousand cars are produced annually.

Seat Leon, 1st generation, 1998

First generation Seat Leon, 1998 The Seat Leon hatchback was launched in 1998, in fact it was a five-door version of the second generation Seat Toledo sedan. The car was created on the Golf IV platform.

The engines were also Volkswagen: gasoline 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 with power from 75 to 125 hp, as well as diesels and turbodiesels with a volume of 1.9 liters (68–150 hp). The powerful versions of the hatchback, called Cupra and Cupra R, were equipped with 1.8 petrol turbo engines in several boost options: 179, 209 or 224 hp. In addition, there was also a Seat Leon Cupra 4 with a VR6 2.8 engine (204 hp) and all-wheel drive.

The release of the first generation of “Leon” was completed in May 2006. In total, 514 thousand cars were made at factories in Spain and Belgium.

Seat Leon, 2nd generation, 2005

Second generation Seat Leon, 2005 The second generation of “Leon”, the release of which began at the plant in the Spanish Martorell in 2005, was still based on the Golf platform. But thanks to designer Walter da Silva, the car got a bright, expressive appearance, and its “chips” were wipers located along the windshield pillars and hidden rear door handles hidden in a small triangular glass on the C-pillar. Also on the basis of “Leon” was created compact MPV Seat Altea.

A wide range of engines included naturally aspirated 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0 FSI engines, as well as turbocharged engines of 1.2, 1.4, 1.8 and 2.0 liters. Their power ranged from 86 to 185 hp. Turbodiesels 1.9 TDI and 2.0 TDI developed from 105 to 170 hp. “Charged” versions of the Seat Leon FR, Leon Cupra, as well as small-scale special versions were equipped with a two-liter gasoline turbo engine, the output of which is 209–310 hp.

In 2009, the model underwent a barely noticeable restyling and was produced in this form until 2012. In total, about 700 thousand cars were produced.

Seat Leon, 3rd generation, 2012

Third generation Seat Leon, 2012 The third generation Seat Leon was offered in three-door hatchback, five-door hatchback and wagon body styles. The car was equipped with gasoline engines with direct injection and turbocharging.

The Seat Leon was offered with 80 engines since 1999 (51 petrol, 29 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.0 to 2.0 liters, power output from 75 to 300 hp. 14 use a timing chain and 72 a timing belt. 63 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Volkswagen ALH (about 440,000 km).

Seat Leon engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Seat Leon 1 (1M) 1999–2006
Volkswagen AGN1999–20001.8 L R4125 hppetrolchain + belt4.5 L~330,000 km
Volkswagen AHF1999–20001.9 L R4110 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~400,000 km
Volkswagen APF1999–20001.6 L R4100 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen AKL1999–20001.6 L R4101 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~350,000 km
Audi AEH1999–20051.6 L R4100 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~350,000 km
Volkswagen ALH2000–20051.9 L R490 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~440,000 km
Audi APG2000–20051.8 L R4125 hppetrolchain + belt4.5 L~350,000 km
Volkswagen AZD2000–20061.6 L R4105 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~320,000 km
Volkswagen AUS2000–20051.6 L R4105 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen AXP2000–20041.4 L R475 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~260,000 km
Volkswagen AUQ2001–20051.8 L R4180 hppetrol, turbochain + belt4.5 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen BCB2001–20061.6 L R4105 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~330,000 km
Volkswagen ASZ2003–20051.9 L R4130 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen BCA2003–20051.4 L R475 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~280,000 km
Volkswagen BFQ2005–20061.6 L R4102 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~340,000 km
Seat Leon 2 (1P) 2005–2012
Volkswagen BKD2005–20112.0 L R4140 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen BMM2005–20102.0 L R4140 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~280,000 km
Volkswagen BLS2005–20101.9 L R4105 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen BKC2005–20101.9 L R4105 hpdiesel, turbobelt3.8 L~320,000 km
Volkswagen BWA2005–20092.0 L R4200 hppetrol, turbochain + belt4.6 L~260,000 km
Volkswagen BVY2005–20092.0 L R4150 hppetrolchain + belt4.6 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen BSF2005–20111.6 L R4102 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~350,000 km
Volkswagen BSE2005–20101.6 L R4102 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~400,000 km
Volkswagen BXE2006–20101.9 L R4105 hpdiesel, turbobelt3.8 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen BZB2007–20091.8 L R4160 hppetrol, turbochain4.6 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CCZB2009–20122.0 L R4211 hppetrol, turbochain4.6 L~260,000 km
Volkswagen CDAA2009–20121.8 L R4160 hppetrol, turbochain4.6 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CDL2009–20122.0 L R4220–280 hppetrol, turbochain + belt
Volkswagen CAYC2010–20121.6 L R4105 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CBZB2010–20121.2 L R4105 hppetrol, turbochain3.8 L~240,000 km
Volkswagen CGGB2010–20121.4 L R486 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CFHC2010–20122.0 L R4140 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~320,000 km
Seat Leon 3 (5F) 2012–2020
Volkswagen CMBA2012–20141.4 L R4122 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CJZA2012–20141.2 L R4105 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~240,000 km
Volkswagen CHPA2012–20141.4 L R4140 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~240,000 km
Volkswagen CJZB2012–20181.2 L R486 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~250,000 km
Audi CLHA2012–20151.6 L R4105 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CKFC2012–20152.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Audi CJSB2013–20181.8 L R4180 hppetrol, turbochain5.2 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CJSA2013–20181.8 L R4180 hppetrol, turbochain5.2 L~260,000 km
Volkswagen CXSA2013–20141.4 L R4122 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~260,000 km
Audi CRBC2013–20152.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CRVC2013–20202.0 L R4143 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CUPA2013–20152.0 L R4184 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CZEA2014–20181.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~260,000 km
Volkswagen CZCA2014–20181.4 L R4125 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen CPWA2014–20181.4 L R4110 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CYVA2014–20181.2 L R486 hppetrolbelt4 L~100,000 km
Volkswagen CRMB2015–20202.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.6 L~330,000 km
Volkswagen CHZD2015–20181.0 L R3115 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CXXB2015–20161.6 L R4110 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CUNA2015–20182.0 L R4184 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DDYA2016–20181.6 L R4116 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Audi CJXC2017–20182.0 L R4300 hppetrol, turbochain5.7 L~220,000 km
Volkswagen DKZA2018–20192.0 L R4190 hppetrol, turbochain5.7 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DADA2018–20201.5 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~240,000 km
Volkswagen DACA2018–20201.5 L R4130 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Audi DGTE2018–20201.6 L R4116 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DKLB2018–20191.0 L R386 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DKRF2018–20201.0 L R3116 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DFFA2018–20202.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DHFA2019–20201.5 L R4131 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DPBA2019–20201.5 L R4131 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Seat Leon 4 (KL) 2020–present
Audi DFYA2020–20241.5 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DSUD20202.0 L R4116 hpdiesel, turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DTTC2020–20242.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Audi DTRD2020–20242.0 L R4116 hpdiesel, turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DGEA2020–20241.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DWYA2020–present1.6 L R4110 hppetrolbelt4 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DLAA2020–20241.0 L R3110 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DLAB2020–20231.0 L R390 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DSTA2020–20232.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DSTB2020–20242.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DTTA2020–20242.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Audi DUCB2024–present1.5 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DXRB2024–present2.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DXRC2024–present2.0 L R4116 hpdiesel, turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DXDE2024–present1.5 L R4116 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Seat Leon 3 (5F) 2019-2020
Audi DPCA1.5 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Seat Leon 4 (KL) 2020-2024
Audi DPCA1.5 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Other Seat Leon engines generation not specified
Volkswagen DXDB2022–present1.5 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km

Seat Leon engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Seat Leon?

Seat Leon 1 (1M) (1999–2006): Volkswagen AGN, Volkswagen AHF, Volkswagen APF, Volkswagen AKL, Audi AEH, Volkswagen ALH, Audi APG, Volkswagen AZD, Volkswagen AUS, Volkswagen AXP, Volkswagen AUQ, Volkswagen BCB, Volkswagen ASZ, Volkswagen BCA and Volkswagen BFQ; Seat Leon 2 (1P) (2005–2012): Volkswagen BKD, Volkswagen BMM, Volkswagen BLS, Volkswagen BKC, Volkswagen BWA, Volkswagen BVY, Volkswagen BSF, Volkswagen BSE, Volkswagen BXE, Volkswagen BZB, Volkswagen CCZB, Volkswagen CDAA, Volkswagen CDL, Volkswagen CAYC, Volkswagen CBZB, Volkswagen CGGB and Volkswagen CFHC; Seat Leon 3 (5F) (2012–2020): Volkswagen CMBA, Volkswagen CJZA, Volkswagen CHPA, Volkswagen CJZB, Audi CLHA, Volkswagen CKFC, Audi CJSB, Volkswagen CJSA, Volkswagen CXSA, Audi CRBC, Volkswagen CRVC, Volkswagen CUPA, Volkswagen CZEA, Volkswagen CZCA, Volkswagen CPWA, Volkswagen CYVA, Volkswagen CRMB, Volkswagen CHZD, Volkswagen CXXB, Volkswagen CUNA, Volkswagen DDYA, Audi CJXC, Volkswagen DKZA, Volkswagen DADA, Volkswagen DACA, Audi DGTE, Volkswagen DKLB, Volkswagen DKRF, Volkswagen DFFA, Volkswagen DHFA and Volkswagen DPBA; Seat Leon 4 (KL) (2020–present): Audi DFYA, Volkswagen DSUD, Volkswagen DTTC, Audi DTRD, Volkswagen DGEA, Volkswagen DWYA, Volkswagen DLAA, Volkswagen DLAB, Volkswagen DSTA, Volkswagen DSTB, Volkswagen DTTA, Audi DUCB, Volkswagen DXRB, Volkswagen DXRC and Volkswagen DXDE; Seat Leon 3 (5F) 2019-2020: Audi DPCA; Seat Leon 4 (KL) 2020-2024: Audi DPCA.

Which Seat Leon engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Seat Leon engines are: Volkswagen ALH — about 440,000 km; Volkswagen AHF — about 400,000 km; Volkswagen BSE — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Seat Leon engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Audi AEH — 4.5 L (5W-40 (approval: VW 502 00 or VW 505 00)); Audi APG — 4.5 L (5W-30); Audi CJSB — 5.2 L (5W-30); Audi CJXC — 5.7 L (0W-20); Audi CLHA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Audi CRBC — 4.7 L (5W-30); Audi DFYA — 4.3 L (0W-20); Audi DGTE — 4.7 L (5W-30); Audi DPCA — 4.3 L (0W-20); Audi DTRD — 5.1 L (0W-20); Audi DUCB — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen AGN — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AHF — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AKL — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ALH — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen APF — 4.5 L (5W-40 (approval: VW 502 00 or VW 505 00)); Volkswagen ASZ — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AUQ — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AUS — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AXP — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AZD — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BCA — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BCB — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BFQ — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BKC — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen BKD — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BLS — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen BMM — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BSE — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BSF — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BVY — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BWA — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BXE — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen BZB — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CAYC — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CBZB — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CCZB — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CDAA — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CFHC — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CGGB — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CHPA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CHZD — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CJSA — 5.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CJZA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CJZB — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CKFC — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CMBA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CPWA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CRMB — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CRVC — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CUNA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CUPA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CXSA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CXXB — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CYVA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CZCA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CZEA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DACA — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DADA — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DDYA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DFFA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DGEA — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DHFA — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DKLB — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DKRF — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DKZA — 5.7 L (0W-30); Volkswagen DLAA — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DLAB — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DPBA — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DSTA — 5.1 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DSTB — 5.1 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DSUD — 5.1 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DTTA — 5.1 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DTTC — 5.1 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DWYA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DXDB — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DXDE — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DXRB — 5.1 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DXRC — 5.1 L (0W-20).

Does the Seat Leon have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Audi APG, Audi CJSB, Audi CJXC, Volkswagen AGN, Volkswagen AUQ, Volkswagen BVY, Volkswagen BWA, Volkswagen BZB, Volkswagen CBZB, Volkswagen CCZB, Volkswagen CDAA, Volkswagen CDL, Volkswagen CJSA and Volkswagen DKZA; timing belt: Audi AEH, Audi APG, Audi CLHA, Audi CRBC, Audi DFYA, Audi DGTE, Audi DPCA, Audi DTRD, Audi DUCB, Volkswagen AGN, Volkswagen AHF, Volkswagen AKL, Volkswagen ALH, Volkswagen APF, Volkswagen ASZ, Volkswagen AUQ, Volkswagen AUS, Volkswagen AXP, Volkswagen AZD, Volkswagen BCA, Volkswagen BCB, Volkswagen BFQ, Volkswagen BKC, Volkswagen BKD, Volkswagen BLS, Volkswagen BMM, Volkswagen BSE, Volkswagen BSF, Volkswagen BVY, Volkswagen BWA, Volkswagen BXE, Volkswagen CAYC, Volkswagen CDL, Volkswagen CFHC, Volkswagen CGGB, Volkswagen CHPA, Volkswagen CHZD, Volkswagen CJZA, Volkswagen CJZB, Volkswagen CKFC, Volkswagen CMBA, Volkswagen CPWA, Volkswagen CRMB, Volkswagen CRVC, Volkswagen CUNA, Volkswagen CUPA, Volkswagen CXSA, Volkswagen CXXB, Volkswagen CYVA, Volkswagen CZCA, Volkswagen CZEA, Volkswagen DACA, Volkswagen DADA, Volkswagen DDYA, Volkswagen DFFA, Volkswagen DGEA, Volkswagen DHFA, Volkswagen DKLB, Volkswagen DKRF, Volkswagen DLAA, Volkswagen DLAB, Volkswagen DPBA, Volkswagen DSTA, Volkswagen DSTB, Volkswagen DSUD, Volkswagen DTTA, Volkswagen DTTC, Volkswagen DWYA, Volkswagen DXDB, Volkswagen DXDE, Volkswagen DXRB and Volkswagen DXRC. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Seat Leon available with a diesel engine?

Yes: Audi CLHA, Audi CRBC, Audi DGTE, Audi DTRD, Volkswagen AHF, Volkswagen ALH, Volkswagen ASZ, Volkswagen BKC, Volkswagen BKD, Volkswagen BLS, Volkswagen BMM, Volkswagen BXE, Volkswagen CAYC, Volkswagen CFHC, Volkswagen CKFC, Volkswagen CRMB, Volkswagen CRVC, Volkswagen CUNA, Volkswagen CUPA, Volkswagen CXXB, Volkswagen DDYA, Volkswagen DFFA, Volkswagen DSTA, Volkswagen DSTB, Volkswagen DSUD, Volkswagen DTTA, Volkswagen DTTC, Volkswagen DXRB and Volkswagen DXRC.

Engine details

Audi AEH

Audi AEH

1996–2007 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 100 hp · belt

This is a simple and reliable motor, with proper maintenance it has a huge resource.

Volkswagen AGN

Volkswagen AGN

1996–2000 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 125 hp · chain + belt

This engine is famous for its reliability and worries owners relatively rarely.

Volkswagen AKL

Volkswagen AKL

1996–2010 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 101 hp · belt

The most famous motor problems are floating engine speeds and strong vibrations.

Volkswagen AHF

Volkswagen AHF

1997–2000 · 1.9 L R4 · diesel · 110 hp · belt

The cause of thrust failures is often in the wedge geometry of the turbine or the damper in the EGR valve.

Volkswagen ALH

Volkswagen ALH

1997–2010 · 1.9 L R4 · diesel · 90 hp · belt

The main culprit for thrust failures is contamination of the turbine valve or EGR.

Volkswagen APF

Volkswagen APF

1999–2000 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 100 hp · belt

This is a reliable motor with a high resource and breakdowns happen at high mileage.

Audi APG

Audi APG

2000–2005 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 125 hp · chain + belt

A simple and reliable power unit rarely worries its owners.

Volkswagen ASZ

Volkswagen ASZ

2000–2005 · 1.9 L R4 · diesel · 130 hp · belt

Saving on lubrication leads to rapid wear of the camshaft and hydraulic lifters.

Volkswagen AUS

Volkswagen AUS

2000–2005 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 105 hp · belt

The reason for floating engine speeds is most often the contamination of the throttle assembly.

Volkswagen AXP

Volkswagen AXP

2000–2004 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 75 hp · belt

This power unit is considered quite reliable, but it has a couple of weaknesses.

Volkswagen AZD

Volkswagen AZD

2000–2006 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 105 hp · belt

Also, idle speeds often float here, mainly due to dirt on the throttle.

Volkswagen AUQ

Volkswagen AUQ

2001–2006 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 180 hp · chain + belt

The main reason for the unstable operation of the engine is the constant air leakage through the crankcase ventilation.

Volkswagen BCA

Volkswagen BCA

2001–2010 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 75 hp · belt

This unit is considered quite reliable, but has one unpleasant feature.

Volkswagen BCB

Volkswagen BCB

2001–2006 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 105 hp · belt

Floating engine speed usually causes contamination of the throttle or EGR valve.

Volkswagen BFQ

Volkswagen BFQ

2002–2010 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 102 hp · belt

The motor is reliable and has a high resource, but it worries only at high mileage.

Volkswagen BKD

Volkswagen BKD

2003–2011 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 140 hp · belt

In the early years of production, antifreeze leaks regularly occurred due to cracks in the cylinder head.

Volkswagen BMM

Volkswagen BMM

2004–2010 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 140 hp · belt

A lot of diesel problems are due to the vagaries of its piezoelectric unit injectors.

Volkswagen BKC

Volkswagen BKC

2005–2010 · 1.9 L R4 · diesel · 105 hp · belt

These engines have a large margin of safety and breakdowns occur at high mileage.

Volkswagen BLS

Volkswagen BLS

2005–2010 · 1.9 L R4 · diesel · 105 hp · belt

These are quite reliable units and problems happen only at high mileage.

Volkswagen BSE

Volkswagen BSE

2005–2014 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 102 hp · belt

This is a fairly reliable motor and the main complaints of the owners are related to the oil burner. By a run…

Volkswagen BSF

Volkswagen BSF

2005–2015 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 102 hp · belt

This is a simple and reliable engine and it does not cause big problems to the owners.

Volkswagen BVY

Volkswagen BVY

2005–2010 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · chain + belt

This engine does not like low temperatures and its operation in frost is difficult.

Volkswagen BWA

Volkswagen BWA

2005–2009 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 200 hp · chain + belt

Most often, owners complain about oil consumption and increased soot formation.

Volkswagen BXE

Volkswagen BXE

2006–2010 · 1.9 L R4 · diesel · 105 hp · belt

On these diesel engines of certain years of production, there were defective liners.

Volkswagen BZB

Volkswagen BZB

2007–2010 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 160 hp · chain

This motor is prone to oil consumption only if the crankcase ventilation system is clogged.

Volkswagen CDAA

Volkswagen CDAA

2008–2015 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 160 hp · chain

The most famous problem of this motor is the oil burner due to the occurrence of rings.

Volkswagen CDL

Volkswagen CDL

2008–2015 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 220–280 hp · chain + belt

The cam follower of the high-pressure fuel pump wears and can damage the camshaft lobe if it is not replaced in time.

Volkswagen CAYC

Volkswagen CAYC

2009–2015 · 1.6 L R4 · diesel · 105 hp · belt

This diesel engine is considered quite reliable, but it does not like bad fuel.

Volkswagen CBZB

Volkswagen CBZB

2009–2015 · 1.2 L R4 · petrol · 105 hp · chain

The first year of production, the main problem of the motor was a very low resource of the timing chain.

Volkswagen CCZB

Volkswagen CCZB

2009–2015 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 211 hp · chain

First of all, these motors are known for high oil consumption due to the occurrence of rings.

Volkswagen CGGB

Volkswagen CGGB

2009–2015 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 86 hp · belt

Compared to VAG turbo engines, this engine is much more reliable.

Volkswagen CFHC

Volkswagen CFHC

2010–2020 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 140 hp · belt

This is an updated version of diesels and most of the weaknesses of the series have already been eliminated.

Audi CJSB

Audi CJSB

2012–2018 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 180 hp · chain

The most serious problems are associated with malfunctions of the variable oil pump.

Audi CLHA

Audi CLHA

2012–2015 · 1.6 L R4 · diesel · 105 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

Audi CRBC

Audi CRBC

2012–2015 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 150 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

Volkswagen CHPA

Volkswagen CHPA

2012–2015 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 140 hp · belt

In the first place is the problem of the oil burner, especially for engines until 2013.

Volkswagen CJSA

Volkswagen CJSA

2012–present · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 180 hp · chain

The most serious engine failures are associated with a drop in oil pressure in the system.

Volkswagen CJZA

Volkswagen CJZA

2012–2015 · 1.2 L R4 · petrol · 105 hp · belt

Most of the complaints about these engines are in one way or another related to oil consumption.

Volkswagen CJZB

Volkswagen CJZB

2012–2018 · 1.2 L R4 · petrol · 86 hp · belt

The main problems are associated with the oil burner, especially for the early versions of the engine.

Volkswagen CKFC

Volkswagen CKFC

2012–2015 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 150 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

Volkswagen CMBA

Volkswagen CMBA

2012–2014 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 122 hp · belt

The first year of production, these power units suffered from oil consumption due to the marriage of the cylinder head.

Volkswagen CRMB

Volkswagen CRMB

2012–present · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 150 hp · belt

At the moment, no serious weaknesses have been identified in this diesel engine.

Audi CJXC

Audi CJXC

2013–2018 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 300 hp · chain

Most of the problems here are caused by malfunctions of the adjustable oil pump.

Volkswagen CPWA

Volkswagen CPWA

2013–2020 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 110 hp · belt

This engine is designed for natural gas (CNG) and is best run on it; on petrol use 98-octane fuel to avoid detonation.

Volkswagen CRVC

Volkswagen CRVC

2013–2026 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 143 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

Volkswagen CUPA

Volkswagen CUPA

2013–2016 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 184 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

Volkswagen CXSA

Volkswagen CXSA

2013–2014 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 122 hp · belt

The vast majority of owners' complaints are somehow related to the oil burner.

Volkswagen CZCA

Volkswagen CZCA

2013–present · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 125 hp · belt

Most often, car owners with this power unit complain about the oil burner.

Volkswagen CUNA

Volkswagen CUNA

2014–2018 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 184 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

Volkswagen CYVA

Volkswagen CYVA

2014–2018 · 1.2 L R4 · petrol · 86 hp · belt

A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.

Volkswagen CZEA

Volkswagen CZEA

2014–present · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · belt

Complicated and expensive ACT system causes uneven camshaft wear.

Volkswagen CHZD

Volkswagen CHZD

2015–2018 · 1.0 L R3 · petrol · 115 hp · belt

A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.

Volkswagen CXXB

Volkswagen CXXB

2015–2017 · 1.6 L R4 · diesel · 110 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

Volkswagen DACA

Volkswagen DACA

2016–present · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 130 hp · belt

These units have just begun to be installed and there is little information about their reliability.

Volkswagen DDYA

Volkswagen DDYA

2016–2018 · 1.6 L R4 · diesel · 116 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

Volkswagen DFFA

Volkswagen DFFA

2016–2020 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 150 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

Volkswagen DADA

Volkswagen DADA

2017–present · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · belt

Due to the relative novelty of this motor, there is little information about its malfunctions.

Audi DGTE

Audi DGTE

2018–2020 · 1.6 L R4 · diesel · 116 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

Volkswagen DKLB

Volkswagen DKLB

2018–2019 · 1.0 L R3 · petrol · 86 hp · belt

A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.

Volkswagen DKRF

Volkswagen DKRF

2018–2020 · 1.0 L R3 · petrol · 116 hp · belt

A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.

Volkswagen DKZA

Volkswagen DKZA

2018–present · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 190 hp · chain

The weak point of the motor is the short-lived plastic case of the water pump.

Audi DFYA

Audi DFYA

2019–2024 · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · belt

Mechanically reliable, but owners often report electrical glitches, especially of the start-stop and brake energy recovery systems.

Audi DPCA

Audi DPCA

2019–2024 · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · belt

Mechanically reliable, but owners often report electrical glitches, especially of the start-stop and brake energy recovery systems.

Volkswagen DGEA

Volkswagen DGEA

2019–2024 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · belt

The hybrid powertrain as a whole is reliable; most complaints concern the DSG gearbox mechatronics rather than the engine.

Volkswagen DHFA

Volkswagen DHFA

2019–2023 · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 131 hp · belt

This engine is designed for natural gas (CNG) and is best run on it; on petrol use 98-octane fuel to avoid detonation.

Volkswagen DPBA

Volkswagen DPBA

2019–2024 · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 131 hp · belt

Many owners complain about jerky operation when cold, the so-called kangaroo effect, especially in first gear.

Volkswagen DSUD

Volkswagen DSUD

2019–2020 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 116 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

Audi DTRD

Audi DTRD

2020–2024 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 116 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

Volkswagen DLAA

Volkswagen DLAA

2020–2024 · 1.0 L R3 · petrol · 110 hp · belt

A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.

Volkswagen DLAB

Volkswagen DLAB

2020–2023 · 1.0 L R3 · petrol · 90 hp · belt

A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.

Volkswagen DSTA

Volkswagen DSTA

2020–2024 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 150 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

Volkswagen DSTB

Volkswagen DSTB

2020–2024 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 150 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

Volkswagen DTTA

Volkswagen DTTA

2020–2024 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 150 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

Volkswagen DTTC

Volkswagen DTTC

2020–2024 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 150 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

Volkswagen DWYA

Volkswagen DWYA

2020–present · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 110 hp · belt

A simple naturally aspirated engine that lasts up to 300,000 km with proper care.

Volkswagen DXDB

Volkswagen DXDB

2022–present · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · belt

Many owners complain about jerky operation when cold, the so-called kangaroo effect, especially in first gear.

Audi DUCB

Audi DUCB

2024–present · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · belt

The engine is new, so there are few failure statistics yet.

Volkswagen DXDE

Volkswagen DXDE

2024–present · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 116 hp · belt

Many owners complain about jerky operation when cold, the so-called kangaroo effect, especially in first gear.

Volkswagen DXRB

Volkswagen DXRB

2024–present · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 150 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

Volkswagen DXRC

Volkswagen DXRC

2024–present · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 116 hp · belt

Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.

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