Skoda Octavia engines

Skoda Octavia is a Czech small family car manufactured by Škoda Auto a.s. since 1996. The name of the car was borrowed from the model produced before 1971. In 2013, the third generation of the modern Skoda Octavia was released based on the MQB platform from the Volkswagen auto concern. The car is assembled in body modifications of a station wagon, liftback and sedan (for the Chinese market). 3rd generation cars are produced in the Czech Republic, Russia, China, India, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Algeria.

The Skoda Octavia was offered with 91 engines since 1996 (59 petrol, 32 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.0 to 2.0 liters, power output from 75 to 230 hp. 18 use a timing chain and 79 a timing belt. 67 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Volkswagen ALH (about 440,000 km).

Skoda Octavia engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Skoda Octavia 1 (1U) 1996–2010
Volkswagen AGN1996–19991.8 L R4125 hppetrolchain + belt4.5 L~330,000 km
Volkswagen AEE1996–20001.6 L R475 hppetrolbelt4 L~330,000 km
Volkswagen AHF1997–20001.9 L R4110 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~400,000 km
Volkswagen AKL1997–20101.6 L R4101 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~350,000 km
Audi AEH1997–20071.6 L R4100 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~350,000 km
Volkswagen AGU1998–20041.8 L R4150 hppetrol, turbochain + belt4.5 L~320,000 km
Volkswagen AQY1999–20022.0 L R4115 hppetrolbelt4 L~400,000 km
Volkswagen APK1999–20022.0 L R4116 hppetrolbelt4 L~420,000 km
Volkswagen ALH2000–20101.9 L R490 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~440,000 km
Volkswagen AVU2000–20021.6 L R4102 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~330,000 km
Volkswagen AXP2000–20041.4 L R475 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~260,000 km
Volkswagen AUQ2001–20061.8 L R4180 hppetrol, turbochain + belt4.5 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen ASZ2002–20041.9 L R4130 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen AZJ2002–20042.0 L R4115–116 hppetrolbelt4 L~375,000 km
Volkswagen BFQ2002–20101.6 L R4102 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~340,000 km
Volkswagen BCA2002–20101.4 L R475 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~280,000 km
Skoda Octavia 2 (1Z) 2004–2013
Volkswagen BKD2004–20102.0 L R4140 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen BKC2004–20101.9 L R4105 hpdiesel, turbobelt3.8 L~320,000 km
Volkswagen BGU2004–20051.6 L R4102 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~340,000 km
Volkswagen BLF2004–20081.6 L R4116 hppetrolchain3.6 L~250,000 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 BWA2005–20082.0 L R4200 hppetrol, turbochain + belt4.6 L~260,000 km
Volkswagen BVZ2005–20082.0 L R4150 hppetrolchain + belt4.6 L~260,000 km
Volkswagen BVY2005–20082.0 L R4150 hppetrolchain + belt4.6 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen BSF2005–20131.6 L R4102 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~350,000 km
Volkswagen BSE2005–20131.6 L R4102 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~400,000 km
Volkswagen BXE2006–20101.9 L R4105 hpdiesel, turbobelt3.8 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen BUD2006–20101.4 L R480 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen BZB2007–20081.8 L R4160 hppetrol, turbochain4.6 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CAXA2008–20131.4 L R4122 hppetrol, turbochain3.6 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen CDAA2008–20131.8 L R4160 hppetrol, turbochain4.6 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CAWB2008–20102.0 L R4200 hppetrol, turbochain4.6 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CAYC2009–20131.6 L R4105 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CDAB2009–20131.8 L R4152 hppetrol, turbochain4.6 L~200,000 km
Volkswagen CLCA2010–20132.0 L R4110 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~400,000 km
Volkswagen CCZA2010–20132.0 L R4200 hppetrol, turbochain4.6 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen CGGA2010–20131.4 L R480 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~260,000 km
Volkswagen CFHC2010–20132.0 L R4140 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~320,000 km
Skoda Octavia 3 (5E) 2012–present
Volkswagen CJZA2012–20151.2 L R4105 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~240,000 km
Volkswagen CRMB2012–20202.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.6 L~330,000 km
Volkswagen CJSA2012–20201.8 L R4180 hppetrol, turbochain5.2 L~260,000 km
Volkswagen CHPA2012–20151.4 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
Volkswagen CHHB2013–20172.0 L R4220 hppetrol, turbochain5.7 L~240,000 km
Audi CJSB2013–20181.8 L R4180 hppetrol, turbochain5.2 L~250,000 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 CWVA2014–20201.6 L R4110 hppetrolbelt3.6 L~220,000 km
Volkswagen CHHA2015–20182.0 L R4230 hppetrol, turbochain5.7 L~230,000 km
Volkswagen CZDA2015–present1.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CZCA2015–present1.4 L R4125 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~275,000 km
Audi CHPB2015–20201.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CPWA2015–20181.4 L R4110 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CYVA2015–20181.2 L R486 hppetrolbelt4 L~100,000 km
Volkswagen CYKA2015–20182.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CXXB2015–20171.6 L R4110 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CUNA2015–20182.0 L R4184 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CHZD2016–20181.0 L R3115 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DADA2017–20201.5 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~240,000 km
Volkswagen DDYA2017–20181.6 L R4116 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Audi DGTE2018–20201.6 L R4116 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 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
Skoda Octavia China 3 (NM) 2015–2023
Volkswagen CSSA2015–20191.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DJSA2019–20231.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DLSA2019–20231.2 L R4115 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DMBA2019–20231.5 L R4113 hppetrolbelt4 L~250,000 km
Skoda Octavia 4 (NX) 2019–present
Volkswagen DJKA2019–present1.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DSUD2019–20202.0 L R4116 hpdiesel, turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DKZA2020–present2.0 L R4190 hppetrol, turbochain5.7 L~250,000 km
Audi DFYA2020–20241.5 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DTTC2020–20242.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Audi DTRB2020–20242.0 L R4116 hpdiesel, turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Audi DTRD2020–20242.0 L R4116 hpdiesel, turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DTUA2020–20242.0 L R4200 hpdieselbelt6 L~120,000 km
Volkswagen DGEA2020–20231.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DWYA2020–present1.6 L R4110 hppetrolbelt4 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DLAA2020–20231.0 L R3110 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DSTA2020–20242.0 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
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
Skoda Octavia China 4 (0Q) 2023–present
Volkswagen DLEA2023–present1.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Skoda Octavia 3 (5E) 2019-2020
Audi DPCA1.5 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Skoda Octavia 4 (NX) 2020-2024
Audi DPCA1.5 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Other Skoda Octavia engines generation not specified
Volkswagen DXDB2022–present1.5 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km

Skoda Octavia engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Skoda Octavia?

Skoda Octavia 1 (1U) (1996–2010): Volkswagen AGN, Volkswagen AEE, Volkswagen AHF, Volkswagen AKL, Audi AEH, Volkswagen AGU, Volkswagen AQY, Volkswagen APK, Volkswagen ALH, Volkswagen AVU, Volkswagen AXP, Volkswagen AUQ, Volkswagen ASZ, Volkswagen AZJ, Volkswagen BFQ and Volkswagen BCA; Skoda Octavia 2 (1Z) (2004–2013): Volkswagen BKD, Volkswagen BKC, Volkswagen BGU, Volkswagen BLF, Volkswagen BMM, Volkswagen BLS, Volkswagen BWA, Volkswagen BVZ, Volkswagen BVY, Volkswagen BSF, Volkswagen BSE, Volkswagen BXE, Volkswagen BUD, Volkswagen BZB, Volkswagen CAXA, Volkswagen CDAA, Volkswagen CAWB, Volkswagen CAYC, Volkswagen CDAB, Volkswagen CLCA, Volkswagen CCZA, Volkswagen CGGA and Volkswagen CFHC; Skoda Octavia 3 (5E) (2012–present): Volkswagen CJZA, Volkswagen CRMB, Volkswagen CJSA, Volkswagen CHPA, Volkswagen CJZB, Audi CLHA, Volkswagen CKFC, Volkswagen CHHB, Audi CJSB, Volkswagen CRVC, Volkswagen CUPA, Volkswagen CWVA, Volkswagen CHHA, Volkswagen CZDA, Volkswagen CZCA, Audi CHPB, Volkswagen CPWA, Volkswagen CYVA, Volkswagen CYKA, Volkswagen CXXB, Volkswagen CUNA, Volkswagen CHZD, Volkswagen DADA, Volkswagen DDYA, Audi DGTE, Volkswagen DKRF, Volkswagen DFFA and Volkswagen DHFA; Skoda Octavia China 3 (NM) (2015–2023): Volkswagen CSSA, Volkswagen DJSA, Volkswagen DLSA and Volkswagen DMBA; Skoda Octavia 4 (NX) (2019–present): Volkswagen DJKA, Volkswagen DSUD, Volkswagen DKZA, Audi DFYA, Volkswagen DTTC, Audi DTRB, Audi DTRD, Volkswagen DTUA, Volkswagen DGEA, Volkswagen DWYA, Volkswagen DLAA, Volkswagen DSTA, Volkswagen DSTB, Volkswagen DTTA, Volkswagen DXRB, Volkswagen DXRC and Volkswagen DXDE; Skoda Octavia China 4 (0Q) (2023–present): Volkswagen DLEA; Skoda Octavia 3 (5E) 2019-2020: Audi DPCA; Skoda Octavia 4 (NX) 2020-2024: Audi DPCA.

Which Skoda Octavia engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Skoda Octavia engines are: Volkswagen ALH — about 440,000 km; Volkswagen APK — about 420,000 km; Volkswagen AHF — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Skoda Octavia engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Audi AEH — 4.5 L (5W-40 (approval: VW 502 00 or VW 505 00)); Audi CHPB — 4 L (5W-30); Audi CJSB — 5.2 L (5W-30); Audi CLHA — 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 DTRB — 5.1 L (0W-20); Audi DTRD — 5.1 L (0W-20); Volkswagen AEE — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AGN — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AGU — 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 APK — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AQY — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ASZ — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AUQ — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AVU — 4.5 L (5W-40 (approval: VW 502 00 or VW 505 00)); Volkswagen AXP — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AZJ — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BCA — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BFQ — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BGU — 4.5 L (5W-40 (approval: VW 502 00 or VW 505 00)); Volkswagen BKC — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen BKD — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BLF — 3.6 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 BUD — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BVY — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BVZ — 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 CAWB — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CAXA — 3.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CAYC — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CCZA — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CDAA — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CDAB — 4.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Volkswagen CFHC — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CGGA — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CHHA — 5.7 L (0W-20); Volkswagen CHHB — 5.7 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 CLCA — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CPWA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CRMB — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CRVC — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CSSA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CUNA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CUPA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CWVA — 3.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Volkswagen CXXB — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CYKA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CYVA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CZCA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CZDA — 3.8 L (5W-30); 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 DJKA — 3.8 L (0W-30); Volkswagen DJSA — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DKRF — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DKZA — 5.7 L (0W-30); Volkswagen DLAA — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DLEA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DLSA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DMBA — 4 L (5W-30); 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 DTUA — 6 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 Skoda Octavia have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Audi CJSB, Volkswagen AGN, Volkswagen AGU, Volkswagen AUQ, Volkswagen BLF, Volkswagen BVY, Volkswagen BVZ, Volkswagen BWA, Volkswagen BZB, Volkswagen CAWB, Volkswagen CAXA, Volkswagen CCZA, Volkswagen CDAA, Volkswagen CDAB, Volkswagen CHHA, Volkswagen CHHB, Volkswagen CJSA and Volkswagen DKZA; timing belt: Audi AEH, Audi CHPB, Audi CLHA, Audi DFYA, Audi DGTE, Audi DPCA, Audi DTRB, Audi DTRD, Volkswagen AEE, Volkswagen AGN, Volkswagen AGU, Volkswagen AHF, Volkswagen AKL, Volkswagen ALH, Volkswagen APK, Volkswagen AQY, Volkswagen ASZ, Volkswagen AUQ, Volkswagen AVU, Volkswagen AXP, Volkswagen AZJ, Volkswagen BCA, Volkswagen BFQ, Volkswagen BGU, Volkswagen BKC, Volkswagen BKD, Volkswagen BLS, Volkswagen BMM, Volkswagen BSE, Volkswagen BSF, Volkswagen BUD, Volkswagen BVY, Volkswagen BVZ, Volkswagen BWA, Volkswagen BXE, Volkswagen CAYC, Volkswagen CFHC, Volkswagen CGGA, Volkswagen CHPA, Volkswagen CHZD, Volkswagen CJZA, Volkswagen CJZB, Volkswagen CKFC, Volkswagen CLCA, Volkswagen CPWA, Volkswagen CRMB, Volkswagen CRVC, Volkswagen CSSA, Volkswagen CUNA, Volkswagen CUPA, Volkswagen CWVA, Volkswagen CXXB, Volkswagen CYKA, Volkswagen CYVA, Volkswagen CZCA, Volkswagen CZDA, Volkswagen DADA, Volkswagen DDYA, Volkswagen DFFA, Volkswagen DGEA, Volkswagen DHFA, Volkswagen DJKA, Volkswagen DJSA, Volkswagen DKRF, Volkswagen DLAA, Volkswagen DLEA, Volkswagen DLSA, Volkswagen DMBA, Volkswagen DSTA, Volkswagen DSTB, Volkswagen DSUD, Volkswagen DTTA, Volkswagen DTTC, Volkswagen DTUA, 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 Skoda Octavia available with a diesel engine?

Yes: Audi CLHA, Audi DGTE, Audi DTRB, 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 CLCA, Volkswagen CRMB, Volkswagen CRVC, Volkswagen CUNA, Volkswagen CUPA, Volkswagen CXXB, Volkswagen CYKA, Volkswagen DDYA, Volkswagen DFFA, Volkswagen DSTA, Volkswagen DSTB, Volkswagen DSUD, Volkswagen DTTA, Volkswagen DTTC, Volkswagen DTUA, Volkswagen DXRB and Volkswagen DXRC.

Engine details

Volkswagen AEE

Volkswagen AEE

1995–2000 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 75 hp · belt

Most of the problems for owners are caused by an unreliable ignition system.

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 AGU

Volkswagen AGU

1996–2005 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · chain + belt

An engine turbocharger can fail very quickly with a clogged catalyst.

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 APK

Volkswagen APK

1998–2002 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 116 hp · belt

This motor is structurally simple and worries its owners only over trifles.

Volkswagen AQY

Volkswagen AQY

1998–2002 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 115 hp · belt

This is a simple and reliable engine that worries owners only about trifles.

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 AVU

Volkswagen AVU

2000–2002 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 102 hp · belt

This reliable and resourceful engine rarely worries and only at high mileage.

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 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 AZJ

Volkswagen AZJ

2001–2010 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 115–116 hp · belt

This power unit is very reliable and if it breaks down, it is mostly in small things.

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 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 BGU

Volkswagen BGU

2003–2005 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 102 hp · belt

This is a simple design and reliable engine, 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 BLF

Volkswagen BLF

2004–2008 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 116 hp · chain

Owners of cars with such an engine often complain about poor starting in cold weather.

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 BVZ

Volkswagen BVZ

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

This power unit does not tolerate frost and in winter it may simply not start.

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 BUD

Volkswagen BUD

2006–2010 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 80 hp · belt

This engine is considered average in terms of reliability and, moreover, it is quite noisy.

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 CAXA

Volkswagen CAXA

2006–2016 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 122 hp · chain

The most famous problem is the stretching of the timing chain even at low mileage.

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 CAWB

Volkswagen CAWB

2008–2011 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 200 hp · chain

Most of the complaints here are about the timing chain, often it stretches already to 100,000 km.

Volkswagen CCZA

Volkswagen CCZA

2008–2015 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 200 hp · chain

Most of all, the owners complain about the oil burner due to the occurrence of piston rings.

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 CGGA

Volkswagen CGGA

2008–2014 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 80 hp · belt

Compared to turbocharged counterparts, this engine is considered quite reliable.

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 CDAB

Volkswagen CDAB

2009–2018 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 152 hp · chain

The use of a lightweight connecting rod and piston group and rings of an unsuccessful design led to the fact that the…

Volkswagen CLCA

Volkswagen CLCA

2009–2018 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 110 hp · belt

This is the simplest version of the diesel without swirl flaps or balance shafts.

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.

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 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 CHPB

Audi CHPB

2013–2020 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · belt

A reliable turbo engine with a long life, but only if you do not save on maintenance.

Volkswagen CHHA

Volkswagen CHHA

2013–2018 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 230 hp · chain

The main problems of the motor are associated with malfunctions of the adjustable oil pump.

Volkswagen CHHB

Volkswagen CHHB

2013–present · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 220 hp · chain

In this generation of engines, the oil burner problem is not acute, but there are still many complaints.

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 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 CSSA

Volkswagen CSSA

2014–2022 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · belt

A reliable turbo engine with a long life, but only if you do not save on maintenance.

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 CWVA

Volkswagen CWVA

2014–present · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 110 hp · belt

The most famous problem is high oil consumption and it increases due to the occurrence of rings. The owners are struggling with…

Volkswagen CYVA

Volkswagen CYVA

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

A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.

Volkswagen CZDA

Volkswagen CZDA

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

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

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 CYKA

Volkswagen CYKA

2015–2018 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 150 hp · belt

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

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 DJKA

Volkswagen DJKA

2018–present · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · belt

This turbo engine appeared recently and there are no detailed statistics of its breakdowns.

Volkswagen DJSA

Volkswagen DJSA

2018–present · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · belt

A reliable turbo engine with a long life, but only if you do not save on 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.

Volkswagen DLSA

Volkswagen DLSA

2018–present · 1.2 L R4 · petrol · 115 hp · belt

The turbo engine is demanding on maintenance quality: saving on oil quickly leads to stuck oil control rings.

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 DMBA

Volkswagen DMBA

2019–2023 · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 113 hp · belt

A simple and reliable naturally aspirated engine with port injection that is praised by Chinese owners.

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 DTRB

Audi DTRB

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.

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 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 DTUA

Volkswagen DTUA

2020–2024 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 200 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 DLEA

Volkswagen DLEA

2022–present · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · belt

A reliable turbo engine with a long life, but only if you do not save on maintenance.

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.

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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