Volkswagen Golf engines

The Volkswagen Golf is a German compact car produced by Volkswagen AG since 1974. In 2012, the 7th generation of the model was presented. In the North American market, the car is better known under the name Volkswagen Rabbit, and in Mexico – Volkswagen Caribe. The car has repeatedly won prestigious places in various titles, awards and nominations. Thus, it is the third best-selling car in the world. There are currently over 25 million Golfs in the world.

The Volkswagen Golf was offered with 167 engines since 1983 (122 petrol, 45 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.0 to 3.2 liters, power output from 54 to 300 hp. 37 use a timing chain and 141 a timing belt. 109 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Volkswagen 1Y (about 500,000 km).

Volkswagen Golf engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Volkswagen Golf 2 (1G) 1983–1992
Volkswagen JP1983–19911.6 L R454 hpdieselbelt4 L~380,000 km
Volkswagen PN1985–19921.6 L R469 hppetrolbelt4 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen NZ1985–19921.3 L R455 hppetrolbelt3.5 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen MH1985–19921.3 L R454 hppetrolbelt3.5 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen PF1987–19911.8 L R4107 hppetrolbelt3.8 L~360,000 km
Volkswagen RP1987–19921.8 L R490 hppetrolbelt3.8 L~350,000 km
Volkswagen SB1989–19911.6 L R480 hpdiesel, turbobelt4 L~330,000 km
Volkswagen Golf 3 (1H) 1991–1999
Volkswagen AAZ1991–19971.9 L R475 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~450,000 km
Volkswagen 1Y1991–19971.9 L R464–68 hpdieselbelt4.3 L~500,000 km
Volkswagen 2E1991–19942.0 L R4115 hppetrolbelt4 L~400,000 km
Volkswagen ABS1991–19991.8 L R490 hppetrolbelt3.8 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen AAM1991–19971.8 L R475 hppetrolbelt3.8 L~320,000 km
Volkswagen AAA1991–19972.8 L174 hppetrolchain5.5 L~280,000 km
Volkswagen ABF1992–19972.0 L R4150 hppetrolchain + belt4.3 L~400,000 km
Volkswagen ABU1992–19941.6 L R475 hppetrolbelt4 L~320,000 km
Volkswagen 1Z1993–19961.9 L R490 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~450,000 km
Volkswagen ADY1994–19952.0 L R4115 hppetrolbelt3.8 L~420,000 km
Volkswagen ADZ1994–19991.8 L R490 hppetrolbelt3.8 L~320,000 km
Volkswagen ABV1994–19972.9 L184–190 hppetrolchain5.5 L~290,000 km
Volkswagen AFT1995–19991.6 L R4101 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen AEY1995–19971.9 L R464 hpdieselbelt4.3 L~500,000 km
Volkswagen AGG1995–19992.0 L R4115 hppetrolbelt3.8 L~430,000 km
Volkswagen AEE1995–19971.6 L R475 hppetrolbelt4 L~330,000 km
Volkswagen AEX1995–19991.4 L R460 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen AHU1996–19971.9 L R490 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~430,000 km
Volkswagen AFN1996–19971.9 L R4110 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~400,000 km
Volkswagen Golf 4 (1J) 1997–2006
Volkswagen AGN1997–20001.8 L R4125 hppetrolchain + belt4.5 L~330,000 km
Volkswagen AGU1997–20031.8 L R4150 hppetrol, turbochain + belt4.5 L~320,000 km
Volkswagen ALH1997–20021.9 L R490 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~440,000 km
Volkswagen AHF1997–20001.9 L R4110 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~400,000 km
Volkswagen AGZ1997–20002.3 L150 hppetrolchain4 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen AKL1997–20001.6 L R4101 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~350,000 km
Volkswagen AKQ1997–20001.4 L R475 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen AQY1998–20012.0 L R4115 hppetrolbelt4 L~400,000 km
Volkswagen APK1998–20012.0 L R4116 hppetrolbelt4 L~420,000 km
Audi AEH1998–20041.6 L R4100 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~350,000 km
Audi AJM1999–20011.9 L R4115 hpdiesel, turbobelt3.6 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen AQP1999–20022.8 L204 hppetrolchain5.5 L~270,000 km
Volkswagen APF1999–20001.6 L R4100 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen AQN2000–20032.3 L170 hppetrolchain4.6 L~280,000 km
Volkswagen AVU2000–20021.6 L R4102 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~330,000 km
Volkswagen AZD2000–20031.6 L R4105 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~320,000 km
Volkswagen AUS2000–20031.6 L R4105 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen AXP2000–20031.4 L R475 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~260,000 km
Volkswagen ASZ2001–20031.9 L R4130 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen AUQ2001–20031.8 L R4180 hppetrol, turbochain + belt4.5 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen AZJ2001–20062.0 L R4115–116 hppetrolbelt4 L~375,000 km
Volkswagen BAD2001–20031.6 L R4110 hppetrolbelt3.6 L~220,000 km
Volkswagen BCB2001–20031.6 L R4105 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~330,000 km
Volkswagen BFQ2002–20061.6 L R4102 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~340,000 km
Volkswagen BCA2002–20061.4 L R475 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~280,000 km
Volkswagen Golf 5 (1K) 2003–2009
Volkswagen BKD2003–20082.0 L R4140 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen BAG2003–20061.6 L R4115 hppetrolchain3.6 L~240,000 km
Volkswagen BKG2003–20061.4 L R490 hppetrolchain3.5 L~250,000 km
Audi AXW2003–20052.0 L R4150 hppetrolchain + belt4.6 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen BMM2004–20082.0 L R4140 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~280,000 km
Volkswagen BKC2004–20081.9 L R4105 hpdiesel, turbobelt3.8 L~320,000 km
Volkswagen AXX2004–20062.0 L R4200 hppetrol, turbochain + belt4.6 L~240,000 km
Volkswagen BGU2004–20051.6 L R4102 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~340,000 km
Volkswagen BLF2004–20071.6 L R4116 hppetrolchain3.6 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen BLS2005–20081.9 L R4105 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen BUB2005–20083.2 L250 hppetrolchain5.5 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen BWA2005–20082.0 L R4200 hppetrol, turbochain + belt4.6 L~260,000 km
Volkswagen BPY2005–20092.0 L R4200 hppetrol, turbochain + belt4.6 L~250,000 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 BSF2005–20091.6 L R4102 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~350,000 km
Volkswagen BSE2005–20091.6 L R4102 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~400,000 km
Volkswagen BXE2006–20081.9 L R4105 hpdiesel, turbobelt3.8 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen BGP2006–20082.5 L R5150 hppetrolchain5.7 L~330,000 km
Volkswagen BMY2006–20081.4 L R4140 hppetrol, turbochain3.6 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen BUD2006–20081.4 L R480 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen CAXA2007–20081.4 L R4122 hppetrol, turbochain3.6 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen CCZA2008–20092.0 L R4200 hppetrol, turbochain4.6 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen CBFA2008–20092.0 L R4200 hppetrol, turbochain4.6 L~280,000 km
Volkswagen CAWB2008–20092.0 L R4200 hppetrol, turbochain4.6 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CAVD2008–20091.4 L R4160 hppetrol, turbochain3.6 L~220,000 km
Volkswagen Golf Plus 1 (5M) 2004–2014
Volkswagen BGU2004–20051.6 L R4102 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~340,000 km
Volkswagen BMM2005–20082.0 L R4140 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~280,000 km
Volkswagen BLS2005–20081.9 L R4105 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen BVY2005–20082.0 L R4150 hppetrolchain + belt4.6 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen BSE2005–20141.6 L R4102 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~400,000 km
Volkswagen BUD2006–20101.4 L R480 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen CAXA2009–20141.4 L R4122 hppetrol, turbochain3.6 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen CBZB2009–20141.2 L R4105 hppetrol, turbochain3.8 L~240,000 km
Volkswagen CGGA2009–20141.4 L R480 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~260,000 km
Volkswagen CFHC2010–20142.0 L R4140 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~320,000 km
Volkswagen Golf 6 (5K) 2008–2014
Volkswagen CBAB2008–20132.0 L R4140 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~400,000 km
Volkswagen CGGA2008–20131.4 L R480 hppetrolbelt3.2 L~260,000 km
Volkswagen CLCA2009–20132.0 L R4110 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~400,000 km
Audi CFGB2009–20132.0 L R4170 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CAYC2009–20121.6 L R4105 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CCZB2009–20122.0 L R4211 hppetrol, turbochain4.6 L~260,000 km
Volkswagen CDAA2009–20101.8 L R4160 hppetrol, turbochain4.6 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CBTA2009–20142.5 L R5170 hppetrolchain6 L~350,000 km
Volkswagen CBZB2009–20131.2 L R4105 hppetrol, turbochain3.8 L~240,000 km
Volkswagen CDL2009–20132.0 L R4220–280 hppetrol, turbochain + belt
Volkswagen CBZA2010–20121.2 L R486 hppetrol, turbochain3.8 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CFHC2010–20132.0 L R4140 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.3 L~320,000 km
Volkswagen Golf 7 (5G) 2012–2021
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 CRLB2012–20202.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.6 L~320,000 km
Volkswagen CHPA2012–20141.4 L R4140 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~240,000 km
Volkswagen CJZB2012–20171.2 L R486 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~250,000 km
Audi CLHA2012–20141.6 L R4105 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Audi CRBC2012–20142.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CPVA2012–20141.4 L R4122 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CKFC2012–20142.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Audi CJXC2013–20172.0 L R4300 hppetrol, turbochain5.7 L~220,000 km
Volkswagen CHHB2013–20172.0 L R4220 hppetrol, turbochain5.7 L~240,000 km
Volkswagen CHHA2013–20182.0 L R4230 hppetrol, turbochain5.7 L~230,000 km
Volkswagen CXSA2013–20141.4 L R4122 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~260,000 km
Volkswagen CPWA2013–20181.4 L R4110 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CUPA2013–20142.0 L R4184 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CRKA2013–20151.6 L R490 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CRMB2014–20202.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.6 L~330,000 km
Volkswagen CZEA2014–20171.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~260,000 km
Volkswagen CZDA2014–20171.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CZCA2014–20181.4 L R4125 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen CWVA2014–20171.6 L R4110 hppetrolbelt3.6 L~220,000 km
Audi CHPB2014–20171.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Audi CZDD2014–20181.4 L R4125 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CUKB2014–20181.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CYVA2014–20171.2 L R486 hppetrolbelt4 L~100,000 km
Volkswagen CPVB2014–20181.4 L R4125 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CZBA2014–20181.4 L R4110 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CRVC2014–20202.0 L R4143 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CUNA2014–20182.0 L R4184 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Audi CJSB2015–20181.8 L R4180 hppetrol, turbochain5.2 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CHZD2015–20161.0 L R3115 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CXXB2015–20171.6 L R4110 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CXDA2016–20212.0 L R4220–235 hppetrol, turbochain5.7 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CHZC2016–20181.0 L R3110 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DDYA2016–20181.6 L R4116 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DADA2017–20201.5 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~240,000 km
Volkswagen DACA2017–20201.5 L R4130 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CHZK2017–20181.0 L R386 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CWLA2017–20211.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4 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 DGXA2018–20201.4 L R4147 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Audi DPCA2019–20201.5 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DHFA2019–20201.5 L R4131 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DGEA2019–20201.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DPBA2019–20201.5 L R4131 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen Golf 7 Alltrack (BA) 2014–2018
Audi CRBC20142.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CUNA2014–20182.0 L R4184 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CXXB2015–20171.6 L R4110 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen Golf China 7 (BN) 2014–2021
Volkswagen CSSA2014–20201.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CSTA2014–20181.4 L R4131 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CYAA2015–20171.2 L R4110 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DJNA2017–20211.2 L R4115 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DBVA2018–20201.4 L R4131 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DLSA2018–20201.2 L R4115 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 1 (AM) 2014–2020
Volkswagen CRLB2014–20172.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.6 L~320,000 km
Volkswagen CZCA2014–20171.4 L R4125 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~275,000 km
Volkswagen CYVA2014–20171.2 L R486 hppetrolbelt4 L~100,000 km
Volkswagen CPVB2014–20171.4 L R4125 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CRKA2014–20151.6 L R490 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen CHZD2015–20171.0 L R3115 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CXXB2015–20161.6 L R4110 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DDYA2016–20181.6 L R4116 hpdiesel, turbobelt4.7 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DACA2017–20201.5 L R4130 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CHZC2017–20181.0 L R3110 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CHZK2017–20181.0 L R386 hppetrol, turbobelt4 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
Audi DPCA2019–20201.5 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DPBA2019–20201.5 L R4131 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen Golf 6 Cabriolet (51) 2015–2016
Audi CHPB2015–20161.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Audi CXSB2015–20161.4 L R4125 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan China 1 (0S) 2016–2021
Volkswagen CSSA2016–20181.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CSTA2016–20201.4 L R4131 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen CYAA2016–20181.2 L R4110 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DJSA2018–20201.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DJNA2018–20211.2 L R4115 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DLSA2018–20201.2 L R4115 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen Golf 8 (CD) 2019–present
Audi DPCA2019–20241.5 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DSRB2019–20202.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DSUD2019–20202.0 L R4116 hpdiesel, turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DPBA2019–20241.5 L R4131 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Audi DFYA2020–20241.5 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DHFA2020–20221.5 L R4131 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 DTSA2020–20242.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Audi DTSB2020–20242.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DTUA2020–20242.0 L R4200 hpdieselbelt6 L~120,000 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 DLAB2020–20211.0 L R390 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DTTA2020–20242.0 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Volkswagen DJKA2021–present1.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt3.8 L~250,000 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 DXDB2024–present1.5 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DXDE2024–present1.5 L R4116 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DUCA2024–present1.5 L R4177 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen Golf China 8 (CN) 2020–present
Volkswagen DJSA2020–20231.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DLCA2020–20241.2 L R4115 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DLSA2020–present1.2 L R4115 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DLEA2023–present1.4 L R4150 hppetrol, turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen DSVA2024–present1.5 L R4160 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~250,000 km
Volkswagen Golf and Bora with such an engine are known for high fuel consumption
Volkswagen AQP2.8 L204 hppetrolchain5.5 L~270,000 km

Volkswagen Golf engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Volkswagen Golf?

Volkswagen Golf 2 (1G) (1983–1992): Volkswagen JP, Volkswagen PN, Volkswagen NZ, Volkswagen MH, Volkswagen PF, Volkswagen RP and Volkswagen SB; Volkswagen Golf 3 (1H) (1991–1999): Volkswagen AAZ, Volkswagen 1Y, Volkswagen 2E, Volkswagen ABS, Volkswagen AAM, Volkswagen AAA, Volkswagen ABF, Volkswagen ABU, Volkswagen 1Z, Volkswagen ADY, Volkswagen ADZ, Volkswagen ABV, Volkswagen AFT, Volkswagen AEY, Volkswagen AGG, Volkswagen AEE, Volkswagen AEX, Volkswagen AHU and Volkswagen AFN; Volkswagen Golf 4 (1J) (1997–2006): Volkswagen AGN, Volkswagen AGU, Volkswagen ALH, Volkswagen AHF, Volkswagen AGZ, Volkswagen AKL, Volkswagen AKQ, Volkswagen AQY, Volkswagen APK, Audi AEH, Audi AJM, Volkswagen AQP, Volkswagen APF, Volkswagen AQN, Volkswagen AVU, Volkswagen AZD, Volkswagen AUS, Volkswagen AXP, Volkswagen ASZ, Volkswagen AUQ, Volkswagen AZJ, Volkswagen BAD, Volkswagen BCB, Volkswagen BFQ and Volkswagen BCA; Volkswagen Golf 5 (1K) (2003–2009): Volkswagen BKD, Volkswagen BAG, Volkswagen BKG, Audi AXW, Volkswagen BMM, Volkswagen BKC, Volkswagen AXX, Volkswagen BGU, Volkswagen BLF, Volkswagen BLS, Volkswagen BUB, Volkswagen BWA, Volkswagen BPY, Volkswagen BVZ, Volkswagen BVY, Volkswagen BSF, Volkswagen BSE, Volkswagen BXE, Volkswagen BGP, Volkswagen BMY, Volkswagen BUD, Volkswagen CAXA, Volkswagen CCZA, Volkswagen CBFA, Volkswagen CAWB and Volkswagen CAVD; Volkswagen Golf Plus 1 (5M) (2004–2014): Volkswagen BGU, Volkswagen BMM, Volkswagen BLS, Volkswagen BVY, Volkswagen BSE, Volkswagen BUD, Volkswagen CAXA, Volkswagen CBZB, Volkswagen CGGA and Volkswagen CFHC; Volkswagen Golf 6 (5K) (2008–2014): Volkswagen CBAB, Volkswagen CGGA, Volkswagen CLCA, Audi CFGB, Volkswagen CAYC, Volkswagen CCZB, Volkswagen CDAA, Volkswagen CBTA, Volkswagen CBZB, Volkswagen CDL, Volkswagen CBZA and Volkswagen CFHC; Volkswagen Golf 7 (5G) (2012–2021): Volkswagen CMBA, Volkswagen CJZA, Volkswagen CRLB, Volkswagen CHPA, Volkswagen CJZB, Audi CLHA, Audi CRBC, Volkswagen CPVA, Volkswagen CKFC, Audi CJXC, Volkswagen CHHB, Volkswagen CHHA, Volkswagen CXSA, Volkswagen CPWA, Volkswagen CUPA, Volkswagen CRKA, Volkswagen CRMB, Volkswagen CZEA, Volkswagen CZDA, Volkswagen CZCA, Volkswagen CWVA, Audi CHPB, Audi CZDD, Volkswagen CUKB, Volkswagen CYVA, Volkswagen CPVB, Volkswagen CZBA, Volkswagen CRVC, Volkswagen CUNA, Audi CJSB, Volkswagen CHZD, Volkswagen CXXB, Volkswagen CXDA, Volkswagen CHZC, Volkswagen DDYA, Volkswagen DADA, Volkswagen DACA, Volkswagen CHZK, Volkswagen CWLA, Audi DGTE, Volkswagen DKLB, Volkswagen DKRF, Volkswagen DGXA, Audi DPCA, Volkswagen DHFA, Volkswagen DGEA and Volkswagen DPBA; Volkswagen Golf 7 Alltrack (BA) (2014–2018): Audi CRBC, Volkswagen CUNA and Volkswagen CXXB; Volkswagen Golf China 7 (BN) (2014–2021): Volkswagen CSSA, Volkswagen CSTA, Volkswagen CYAA, Volkswagen DJNA, Volkswagen DBVA and Volkswagen DLSA; Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 1 (AM) (2014–2020): Volkswagen CRLB, Volkswagen CZCA, Volkswagen CYVA, Volkswagen CPVB, Volkswagen CRKA, Volkswagen CHZD, Volkswagen CXXB, Volkswagen DDYA, Volkswagen DACA, Volkswagen CHZC, Volkswagen CHZK, Audi DGTE, Volkswagen DKLB, Volkswagen DKRF, Audi DPCA and Volkswagen DPBA; Volkswagen Golf 6 Cabriolet (51) (2015–2016): Audi CHPB and Audi CXSB; Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan China 1 (0S) (2016–2021): Volkswagen CSSA, Volkswagen CSTA, Volkswagen CYAA, Volkswagen DJSA, Volkswagen DJNA and Volkswagen DLSA; Volkswagen Golf 8 (CD) (2019–present): Audi DPCA, Volkswagen DSRB, Volkswagen DSUD, Volkswagen DPBA, Audi DFYA, Volkswagen DHFA, Volkswagen DTTC, Audi DTRB, Audi DTRD, Volkswagen DTSA, Audi DTSB, Volkswagen DTUA, Volkswagen DGEA, Volkswagen DWYA, Volkswagen DLAA, Volkswagen DLAB, Volkswagen DTTA, Volkswagen DJKA, Audi DUCB, Volkswagen DXRB, Volkswagen DXRC, Volkswagen DXDB, Volkswagen DXDE and Volkswagen DUCA; Volkswagen Golf China 8 (CN) (2020–present): Volkswagen DJSA, Volkswagen DLCA, Volkswagen DLSA, Volkswagen DLEA and Volkswagen DSVA; Volkswagen Golf and Bora with such an engine are known for high fuel consumption: Volkswagen AQP.

Which Volkswagen Golf engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Volkswagen Golf engines are: Volkswagen 1Y — about 500,000 km; Volkswagen AEY — about 500,000 km; Volkswagen 1Z — about 450,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Volkswagen Golf engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Audi AEH — 4.5 L (5W-40 (approval: VW 502 00 or VW 505 00)); Audi AJM — 3.6 L (5W-40); Audi AXW — 4.6 L (5W-30); Audi CFGB — 4.3 L (5W-30); Audi CHPB — 4 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 CXSB — 4 L (5W-30); Audi CZDD — 4 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); Audi DTSB — 5.1 L (0W-20); Audi DUCB — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen 1Y — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen 1Z — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen 2E — 4 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AAA — 5.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AAM — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AAZ — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ABF — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ABS — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen ABU — 4 L (5W-40); Volkswagen ABV — 5.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ADY — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ADZ — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AEE — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AEX — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AEY — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AFN — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AFT — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AGG — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AGN — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AGU — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AGZ — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AHF — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AHU — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AKL — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AKQ — 3.2 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 APK — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AQN — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AQP — 5.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AQY — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen ASZ — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AUQ — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AUS — 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 AXX — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AZD — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AZJ — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BAD — 3.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BAG — 3.6 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 BGP — 5.7 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 BKG — 3.5 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 BMY — 3.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BPY — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BSE — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BSF — 4.5 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BUB — 5.5 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 CAVD — 3.6 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 CBAB — 4.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Volkswagen CBFA — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CBTA — 6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CBZA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CBZB — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CCZA — 4.6 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 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 CHZC — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CHZD — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CHZK — 4 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 CMBA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CPVA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CPVB — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CPWA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CRKA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CRLB — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CRMB — 4.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CRVC — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CSSA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CSTA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CUKB — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CUNA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CUPA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CWLA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CWVA — 3.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Volkswagen CXDA — 5.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CXSA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CXXB — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CYAA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CYVA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CZBA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CZCA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CZDA — 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 DBVA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DDYA — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DGEA — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DGXA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DHFA — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DJKA — 3.8 L (0W-30); Volkswagen DJNA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DJSA — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DKLB — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DKRF — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DLAA — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DLAB — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DLCA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DLEA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DLSA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DPBA — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DSRB — 5.1 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DSUD — 5.1 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DSVA — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DTSA — 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 DUCA — 4.3 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); Volkswagen JP — 4 L (5W-40); Volkswagen MH — 3.5 L (5W-40); Volkswagen NZ — 3.5 L (5W-40); Volkswagen PF — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen PN — 4 L (5W-40); Volkswagen RP — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen SB — 4 L (5W-40).

Does the Volkswagen Golf have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Audi AXW, Audi CJSB, Audi CJXC, Volkswagen AAA, Volkswagen ABF, Volkswagen ABV, Volkswagen AGN, Volkswagen AGU, Volkswagen AGZ, Volkswagen AQN, Volkswagen AQP, Volkswagen AUQ, Volkswagen AXX, Volkswagen BAG, Volkswagen BGP, Volkswagen BKG, Volkswagen BLF, Volkswagen BMY, Volkswagen BPY, Volkswagen BUB, Volkswagen BVY, Volkswagen BVZ, Volkswagen BWA, Volkswagen CAVD, Volkswagen CAWB, Volkswagen CAXA, Volkswagen CBFA, Volkswagen CBTA, Volkswagen CBZA, Volkswagen CBZB, Volkswagen CCZA, Volkswagen CCZB, Volkswagen CDAA, Volkswagen CDL, Volkswagen CHHA, Volkswagen CHHB and Volkswagen CXDA; timing belt: Audi AEH, Audi AJM, Audi AXW, Audi CFGB, Audi CHPB, Audi CLHA, Audi CRBC, Audi CXSB, Audi CZDD, Audi DFYA, Audi DGTE, Audi DPCA, Audi DTRB, Audi DTRD, Audi DTSB, Audi DUCB, Volkswagen 1Y, Volkswagen 1Z, Volkswagen 2E, Volkswagen AAM, Volkswagen AAZ, Volkswagen ABF, Volkswagen ABS, Volkswagen ABU, Volkswagen ADY, Volkswagen ADZ, Volkswagen AEE, Volkswagen AEX, Volkswagen AEY, Volkswagen AFN, Volkswagen AFT, Volkswagen AGG, Volkswagen AGN, Volkswagen AGU, Volkswagen AHF, Volkswagen AHU, Volkswagen AKL, Volkswagen AKQ, Volkswagen ALH, Volkswagen APF, Volkswagen APK, Volkswagen AQY, Volkswagen ASZ, Volkswagen AUQ, Volkswagen AUS, Volkswagen AVU, Volkswagen AXP, Volkswagen AXX, Volkswagen AZD, Volkswagen AZJ, Volkswagen BAD, Volkswagen BCA, Volkswagen BCB, Volkswagen BFQ, Volkswagen BGU, Volkswagen BKC, Volkswagen BKD, Volkswagen BLS, Volkswagen BMM, Volkswagen BPY, Volkswagen BSE, Volkswagen BSF, Volkswagen BUD, Volkswagen BVY, Volkswagen BVZ, Volkswagen BWA, Volkswagen BXE, Volkswagen CAYC, Volkswagen CBAB, Volkswagen CDL, Volkswagen CFHC, Volkswagen CGGA, Volkswagen CHPA, Volkswagen CHZC, Volkswagen CHZD, Volkswagen CHZK, Volkswagen CJZA, Volkswagen CJZB, Volkswagen CKFC, Volkswagen CLCA, Volkswagen CMBA, Volkswagen CPVA, Volkswagen CPVB, Volkswagen CPWA, Volkswagen CRKA, Volkswagen CRLB, Volkswagen CRMB, Volkswagen CRVC, Volkswagen CSSA, Volkswagen CSTA, Volkswagen CUKB, Volkswagen CUNA, Volkswagen CUPA, Volkswagen CWLA, Volkswagen CWVA, Volkswagen CXSA, Volkswagen CXXB, Volkswagen CYAA, Volkswagen CYVA, Volkswagen CZBA, Volkswagen CZCA, Volkswagen CZDA, Volkswagen CZEA, Volkswagen DACA, Volkswagen DADA, Volkswagen DBVA, Volkswagen DDYA, Volkswagen DGEA, Volkswagen DGXA, Volkswagen DHFA, Volkswagen DJKA, Volkswagen DJNA, Volkswagen DJSA, Volkswagen DKLB, Volkswagen DKRF, Volkswagen DLAA, Volkswagen DLAB, Volkswagen DLCA, Volkswagen DLEA, Volkswagen DLSA, Volkswagen DPBA, Volkswagen DSRB, Volkswagen DSUD, Volkswagen DSVA, Volkswagen DTSA, Volkswagen DTTA, Volkswagen DTTC, Volkswagen DTUA, Volkswagen DUCA, Volkswagen DWYA, Volkswagen DXDB, Volkswagen DXDE, Volkswagen DXRB, Volkswagen DXRC, Volkswagen JP, Volkswagen MH, Volkswagen NZ, Volkswagen PF, Volkswagen PN, Volkswagen RP and Volkswagen SB. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Volkswagen Golf available with a diesel engine?

Yes: Audi AJM, Audi CFGB, Audi CLHA, Audi CRBC, Audi DGTE, Audi DTRB, Audi DTRD, Audi DTSB, Volkswagen 1Y, Volkswagen 1Z, Volkswagen AAZ, Volkswagen AEY, Volkswagen AFN, Volkswagen AHF, Volkswagen AHU, Volkswagen ALH, Volkswagen ASZ, Volkswagen BKC, Volkswagen BKD, Volkswagen BLS, Volkswagen BMM, Volkswagen BXE, Volkswagen CAYC, Volkswagen CBAB, Volkswagen CFHC, Volkswagen CKFC, Volkswagen CLCA, Volkswagen CRKA, Volkswagen CRLB, Volkswagen CRMB, Volkswagen CRVC, Volkswagen CUNA, Volkswagen CUPA, Volkswagen CXXB, Volkswagen DDYA, Volkswagen DSRB, Volkswagen DSUD, Volkswagen DTSA, Volkswagen DTTA, Volkswagen DTTC, Volkswagen DTUA, Volkswagen DXRB, Volkswagen DXRC, Volkswagen JP and Volkswagen SB.

Engine details

Volkswagen JP

Volkswagen JP

1983–1992 · 1.6 L R4 · diesel · 54 hp · belt

This is an old-style diesel engine: it works noisily, vibrates strongly, is afraid of frost.

Volkswagen MH

Volkswagen MH

1985–1992 · 1.3 L R4 · petrol · 54 hp · belt

This is a simple and reliable unit, and most of its problems are related to age.

Volkswagen NZ

Volkswagen NZ

1985–1994 · 1.3 L R4 · petrol · 55 hp · belt

This engine is structurally simple and reliable, and most of its breakdowns are due to old age.

Volkswagen PN

Volkswagen PN

1985–1992 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 69 hp · belt

This motor is structurally simple and reliable, most of its breakdowns due to age.

Volkswagen RP

Volkswagen RP

1986–1993 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 90 hp · belt

Most of the problems of this engine are associated with the vagaries of the mono injection system.

Volkswagen PF

Volkswagen PF

1987–1991 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 107 hp · belt

Most often, on specialized forums, they complain about floating / increased idle speed.

Volkswagen 1Y

Volkswagen 1Y

1989–2003 · 1.9 L R4 · diesel · 64–68 hp · belt

This is a very hardy motor, the runs of many of them have already exceeded 500,000 km.

Volkswagen 2E

Volkswagen 2E

1989–1996 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 115 hp · belt

The engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and rarely worries.

Volkswagen SB

Volkswagen SB

1989–1993 · 1.6 L R4 · diesel · 80 hp · belt

The most famous problem is cylinder head cracks, but you can ride with them for a long time.

Volkswagen AAM

Volkswagen AAM

1990–1998 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 75 hp · belt

In terms of iron, this engine is very reliable and does not even bend the valves when the belt breaks.

Volkswagen 1Z

Volkswagen 1Z

1991–1997 · 1.9 L R4 · diesel · 90 hp · belt

This is a very reliable motor and breakdowns happen only at very high mileage.

Volkswagen AAA

Volkswagen AAA

1991–1998 · 2.8 L · petrol · 174 hp · chain

Most often, car owners with such a unit complain about high fuel consumption.

Volkswagen AAZ

Volkswagen AAZ

1991–1998 · 1.9 L R4 · diesel · 75 hp · belt

Most of all, this diesel engine is afraid of overheating, its cylinder head cracks very often.

Volkswagen ABS

Volkswagen ABS

1991–1999 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 90 hp · belt

Most of the problems for owners are caused by a capricious mono-injection system.

Volkswagen ABV

Volkswagen ABV

1991–1997 · 2.9 L · petrol · 184–190 hp · chain

Most of all, on specialized forums, they complain about impressive fuel consumption.

Volkswagen ABF

Volkswagen ABF

1992–1999 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · chain + belt

This power unit is considered very reliable and breaks down relatively rarely.

Volkswagen ABU

Volkswagen ABU

1992–1994 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 75 hp · belt

The main problems for the owner are caused by failures in the operation of the mono-injection system.

Volkswagen ADY

Volkswagen ADY

1992–1999 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 115 hp · belt

A simple and fairly reliable power unit rarely worries its owners.

Volkswagen ADZ

Volkswagen ADZ

1994–1999 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 90 hp · belt

The main problems for owners are caused by failures in the operation of the mono-injection system.

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.

Volkswagen AEX

Volkswagen AEX

1995–1999 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 60 hp · belt

This power unit is simple and reliable, but it is not very convenient to maintain.

Volkswagen AEY

Volkswagen AEY

1995–2000 · 1.9 L R4 · diesel · 64 hp · belt

On specialized forums, they often complain about the low power of this diesel engine than about problems.

Volkswagen AFT

Volkswagen AFT

1995–1999 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 101 hp · belt

The main problems for the owners are delivered by floating revolutions and vibrations of the engine.

Volkswagen AGG

Volkswagen AGG

1995–1999 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 115 hp · belt

A worthy heir to the 2E motor is also reliable and rarely worries its owners.

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 AFN

Volkswagen AFN

1996–2000 · 1.9 L R4 · diesel · 110 hp · belt

This engine is very reliable and the problems described below happen on a big run.

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 AGZ

Volkswagen AGZ

1996–2001 · 2.3 L · petrol · 150 hp · chain

All VR5 power units are famous for their rather high fuel and lubricant consumption.

Volkswagen AHU

Volkswagen AHU

1996–2001 · 1.9 L R4 · diesel · 90 hp · belt

Most of the complaints are about dips in traction due to contamination of the turbine valve or EGR.

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 AKQ

Volkswagen AKQ

1997–2000 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 75 hp · belt

On specialized forums, this unit is often scolded for its low reliability and noisy operation.

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.

Audi AJM

Audi AJM

1998–2001 · 1.9 L R4 · diesel · 115 hp · belt

This diesel engine does not tolerate low-quality oil and its resource depends on the quality of the lubricant.

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 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.

Volkswagen AQP

Volkswagen AQP

1999–2002 · 2.8 L · petrol · 204 hp · chain

First of all, Golf and Bora with such an engine are known for high fuel consumption.

Volkswagen AQN

Volkswagen AQN

2000–2005 · 2.3 L · petrol · 170 hp · chain

You need to understand that this is a rare power engine and there are problems with its service.

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 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 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 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 BAD

Volkswagen BAD

2001–2005 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 110 hp · belt

A very complex intake system with a lot of sensors constantly fails.

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.

Audi AXW

2003–2005 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · chain + belt

Because of direct injection, the intake quickly cokes up, the EGR valve clogs and the electronic throttle sticks.

Volkswagen BAG

Volkswagen BAG

2003–2006 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 115 hp · chain

This engine is considered capricious and also difficult to diagnose and repair.

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 BKG

Volkswagen BKG

2003–2006 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 90 hp · chain

The main problems are delivered by a complex intake system with many sensors.

Volkswagen AXX

Volkswagen AXX

2004–2006 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 200 hp · chain + belt

This motor is famous for its high oil consumption and increased carbon formation.

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 BGP

Volkswagen BGP

2005–2010 · 2.5 L R5 · petrol · 150 hp · chain

The first years of production, these units suffered from very rapid stretching of the timing chain.

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 BMY

Volkswagen BMY

2005–2009 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 140 hp · chain

This engine does not tolerate bad fuel, intake valves quickly become overgrown with soot.

Volkswagen BPY

Volkswagen BPY

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

The most famous problems of the unit: oil burner and increased soot formation.

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 BUB

Volkswagen BUB

2005–2010 · 3.2 L · petrol · 250 hp · chain

Firstly, the power units of this series consume unreasonably much fuel.

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 CBAB

Volkswagen CBAB

2007–2015 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 140 hp · belt

This power unit is equipped with a block of balancers, combined with an oil pump, which is driven by a hex key…

Volkswagen CAVD

Volkswagen CAVD

2008–2018 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 160 hp · chain

This turbo engine is very demanding on fuel quality and is prone to detonation.

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 CBFA

Volkswagen CBFA

2008–2013 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 200 hp · chain

The main complaints are related to the short resource of the timing chain, sometimes less than 100,000 km.

Volkswagen CBTA

Volkswagen CBTA

2008–2014 · 2.5 L R5 · petrol · 170 hp · chain

This power unit is very reliable, the owners complain only about fuel consumption.

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 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 CGGA

Volkswagen CGGA

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

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

Audi CFGB

Audi CFGB

2009–2015 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 170 hp · belt

The Bosch fuel system with electromagnetic injectors has a long service life.

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 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 CBZA

Volkswagen CBZA

2010–2015 · 1.2 L R4 · petrol · 86 hp · chain

The first years of production, the timing chain resource ranged from 30 to 50 thousand kilometers.

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

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

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 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

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 CPVA

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

A rare turbo engine designed to run on bioethanol (E85).

Volkswagen CRLB

Volkswagen CRLB

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

Fuel equipment does not tolerate bad fuel, and repairs are expensive.

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

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.

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.

Audi CXSB

2013–2016 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 125 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

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 CRKA

2013–2015 · 1.6 L R4 · diesel · 90 hp · belt

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

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

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.

Audi CZDD

2014–2018 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 125 hp · belt

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

Volkswagen CHZC

2014–2018 · 1.0 L R3 · petrol · 110 hp · belt

A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.

Volkswagen CPVB

2014–2018 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 125 hp · belt

A rare turbo engine designed to run on bioethanol (E85).

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 CSTA

2014–2022 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 131 hp · belt

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

Volkswagen CUKB

2014–2018 · 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 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

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

A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.

Volkswagen CZBA

2014–2018 · 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 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 CZEA

Volkswagen CZEA

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

Complicated and expensive ACT system causes uneven camshaft wear.

Volkswagen CHZD

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

A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.

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 CYAA

2015–2019 · 1.2 L R4 · petrol · 110 hp · belt

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

Volkswagen CXDA

Volkswagen CXDA

2016–present · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 220–235 hp · chain

This is a very reliable motor and all the problems described below are rare.

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

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 CHZK

2017–2018 · 1.0 L R3 · petrol · 86 hp · belt

A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.

Volkswagen CWLA

2017–2022 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · belt

A rare turbo engine designed to run on bioethanol (E85).

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.

Volkswagen DJNA

2017–2022 · 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 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 DBVA

2018–2020 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 131 hp · belt

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

Volkswagen DGXA

2018–2021 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 147 hp · belt

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

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

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 DKLB

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

A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.

Volkswagen DKRF

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

A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.

Volkswagen DLCA

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 DSRB

2019–2020 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 150 hp · belt

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

Volkswagen 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

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

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 DTSB

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 DLAA

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

A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.

Volkswagen DLAB

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

A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.

Volkswagen DTSA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 DSVA

2023–present · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 160 hp · belt

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

Audi DUCB

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

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

Volkswagen DUCA

2024–present · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 177 hp · belt

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

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

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

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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