Volkswagen MH
This is a simple and reliable unit, and most of its problems are related to age.
Volkswagen Polo engines
Volkswagen Polo is a German compact car, produced since 1975 by Volkswagen Konzern. In 2017, the 6th generation of the model was released. The car is sold in many countries around the world. Polo has body modifications of the sedan, hatchback, van and station wagon. The model is named after the game sport of the same name. Since 2010, sedan cars have been manufactured at a full-cycle plant in Kaluga. The car was also manufactured in Spain, Argentina, Slovakia, China, Brazil, Belgium and South Africa.
The Volkswagen Polo was offered with 61 engines since 1985 (54 petrol, 7 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.0 to 2.0 liters, power output from 50 to 280 hp. 8 use a timing chain and 54 a timing belt. 23 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Volkswagen AEY (about 500,000 km).
Volkswagen Polo engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo 2 (80) 1985–1994 | |||||||
| Volkswagen MH | 1985–1989 | 1.3 L R4 | 54 hp | petrol | belt | 3.5 L | ~275,000 km |
| Volkswagen NZ | 1990–1994 | 1.3 L R4 | 55 hp | petrol | belt | 3.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen Polo 3 (6N) 1995–2001 | |||||||
| Volkswagen AFT | 1995–1999 | 1.6 L R4 | 101 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen AEY | 1995–1999 | 1.9 L R4 | 64 hp | diesel | belt | 4.3 L | ~500,000 km |
| Volkswagen AEE | 1995–1999 | 1.6 L R4 | 75 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~330,000 km |
| Volkswagen AEX | 1995–1999 | 1.4 L R4 | 60 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~275,000 km |
| Volkswagen AER | 1996–1999 | 1.0 L R4 | 50 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~240,000 km |
| Volkswagen AKU | 1997–2001 | 1.7 L R4 | 60 hp | diesel | belt | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km |
| Volkswagen AHU | 1997–1999 | 1.9 L R4 | 90 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~430,000 km |
| Volkswagen ADZ | 1997–1999 | 1.8 L R4 | 90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~320,000 km |
| Volkswagen AFN | 1998–1999 | 1.9 L R4 | 110 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~400,000 km |
| Volkswagen AJV | 1998–1999 | 1.6 L R4 | 120 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen ALH | 1999–2001 | 1.9 L R4 | 90 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~440,000 km |
| Volkswagen AUC | 2000–2001 | 1.0 L R4 | 50 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen AVY | 2000–2001 | 1.6 L R4 | 125 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen Polo 3 Classic (6V) 1999–2001 | |||||||
| Volkswagen APF | 1999–2000 | 1.6 L R4 | 100 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Audi AEH | 1999–2001 | 1.6 L R4 | 100 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| Volkswagen Polo 4 (9N) 2001–2009 | |||||||
| Volkswagen BBY | 2001–2005 | 1.4 L R4 | 75 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~270,000 km |
| Volkswagen BME | 2004–2007 | 1.2 L R3 | 64 hp | petrol | chain | 2.8 L | ~220,000 km |
| Volkswagen BMD | 2004–2007 | 1.2 L R3 | 54 hp | petrol | chain | 2.8 L | ~200,000 km |
| Volkswagen BTS | 2006–2009 | 1.6 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen BUD | 2006–2009 | 1.4 L R4 | 80 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~275,000 km |
| Volkswagen Polo 5 (6R) 2009–2019 | |||||||
| Volkswagen CAYC | 2009–2014 | 1.6 L R4 | 105 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CBZB | 2009–2014 | 1.2 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 3.8 L | ~240,000 km |
| Volkswagen CGGB | 2009–2014 | 1.4 L R4 | 86 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CGPA | 2010–2014 | 1.2 L R3 | 70 hp | petrol | chain | 2.8 L | ~240,000 km |
| Volkswagen CDL | 2013–2014 | 2.0 L R4 | 220–280 hp | petrol, turbo | chain + belt | ||
| Volkswagen CZEA | 2014–2017 | 1.4 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~260,000 km |
| Volkswagen CHZB | 2014–2017 | 1.0 L R3 | 95 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CHYA | 2014–2017 | 1.0 L R3 | 60 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CHYB | 2014–2017 | 1.0 L R3 | 75 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CHZC | 2014–2017 | 1.0 L R3 | 110 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CJZD | 2014–2017 | 1.2 L R4 | 110 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~100,000 km |
| Volkswagen DLXA | 2017–2019 | 1.5 L R4 | 110 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1 (6C) 2010–2020 | |||||||
| Volkswagen CFNA | 2010–2015 | 1.6 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CFNB | 2010–2015 | 1.6 L R4 | 85 hp | petrol | chain | 3.6 L | ~320,000 km |
| Volkswagen CZCA | 2015–2020 | 1.4 L R4 | 125 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~275,000 km |
| Volkswagen CWVB | 2015–2020 | 1.6 L R4 | 90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen CWVA | 2015–2020 | 1.6 L R4 | 110 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~220,000 km |
| Volkswagen Polo China 5 (62) 2015–2019 | |||||||
| Volkswagen CSSA | 2015–2019 | 1.4 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen Polo 6 (AW) 2017–present | |||||||
| Audi CHZJ | 2017–2018 | 1.0 L R3 | 116 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CHYC | 2017–2018 | 1.0 L R3 | 65 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DBYA | 2017–2022 | 1.0 L R3 | 90 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen CHZL | 2017–2018 | 1.0 L R3 | 95 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DGTD | 2017–2020 | 1.6 L R4 | 95 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 4.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen DADA | 2018–present | 1.5 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~240,000 km |
| Volkswagen DKLA | 2018–2020 | 1.0 L R3 | 95 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DKRF | 2018–2020 | 1.0 L R3 | 116 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DFNA | 2018–2020 | 1.0 L R3 | 80 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DFNB | 2018–2020 | 1.0 L R3 | 65 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DMBA | 2019–2023 | 1.5 L R4 | 113 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DWYA | 2020–present | 1.6 L R4 | 110 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen DSGB | 2020–2021 | 1.0 L R3 | 80 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DLAA | 2020–2024 | 1.0 L R3 | 110 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DLAC | 2020–2024 | 1.0 L R3 | 95 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DWYB | 2021–present | 1.6 L R4 | 90 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volkswagen DSGD | 2021–present | 1.0 L R3 | 80 hp | petrol | belt | 3.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DRZA | 2023–present | 1.5 L R4 | 113 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DUSA | 2024–present | 1.0 L R3 | 116 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen DUSB | 2024–present | 1.0 L R3 | 95 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Volkswagen Polo Liftback 1 (CK) 2020–present | |||||||
| Volkswagen CZCA | 2020–present | 1.4 L R4 | 125 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 3.8 L | ~275,000 km |
| Volkswagen CWVB | 2020–present | 1.6 L R4 | 90 hp | petrol | belt | 3.6 L | ~300,000 km |
| Other Volkswagen Polo engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Audi DPCA | 2019–2024 | 1.5 L R4 | 150 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
Volkswagen Polo engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Volkswagen Polo?
Volkswagen Polo 2 (80) (1985–1994): Volkswagen MH and Volkswagen NZ; Volkswagen Polo 3 (6N) (1995–2001): Volkswagen AFT, Volkswagen AEY, Volkswagen AEE, Volkswagen AEX, Volkswagen AER, Volkswagen AKU, Volkswagen AHU, Volkswagen ADZ, Volkswagen AFN, Volkswagen AJV, Volkswagen ALH, Volkswagen AUC and Volkswagen AVY; Volkswagen Polo 3 Classic (6V) (1999–2001): Volkswagen APF and Audi AEH; Volkswagen Polo 4 (9N) (2001–2009): Volkswagen BBY, Volkswagen BME, Volkswagen BMD, Volkswagen BTS and Volkswagen BUD; Volkswagen Polo 5 (6R) (2009–2019): Volkswagen CAYC, Volkswagen CBZB, Volkswagen CGGB, Volkswagen CGPA, Volkswagen CDL, Volkswagen CZEA, Volkswagen CHZB, Volkswagen CHYA, Volkswagen CHYB, Volkswagen CHZC, Volkswagen CJZD and Volkswagen DLXA; Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1 (6C) (2010–2020): Volkswagen CFNA, Volkswagen CFNB, Volkswagen CZCA, Volkswagen CWVB and Volkswagen CWVA; Volkswagen Polo China 5 (62) (2015–2019): Volkswagen CSSA; Volkswagen Polo 6 (AW) (2017–present): Audi CHZJ, Volkswagen CHYC, Volkswagen DBYA, Volkswagen CHZL, Volkswagen DGTD, Volkswagen DADA, Volkswagen DKLA, Volkswagen DKRF, Volkswagen DFNA, Volkswagen DFNB, Volkswagen DMBA, Volkswagen DWYA, Volkswagen DSGB, Volkswagen DLAA, Volkswagen DLAC, Volkswagen DWYB, Volkswagen DSGD, Volkswagen DRZA, Volkswagen DUSA and Volkswagen DUSB; Volkswagen Polo Liftback 1 (CK) (2020–present): Volkswagen CZCA and Volkswagen CWVB.
Which Volkswagen Polo engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Volkswagen Polo engines are: Volkswagen AEY — about 500,000 km; Volkswagen ALH — about 440,000 km; Volkswagen AHU — about 430,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Volkswagen Polo engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Audi AEH — 4.5 L (5W-40 (approval: VW 502 00 or VW 505 00)); Audi CHZJ — 4 L (5W-30); Audi DPCA — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen ADZ — 3.8 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AEE — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AER — 3.2 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 AHU — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen AJV — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AKU — 4.7 L (5W-40); Volkswagen ALH — 4.3 L (5W-40); Volkswagen APF — 4.5 L (5W-40 (approval: VW 502 00 or VW 505 00)); Volkswagen AUC — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen AVY — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BBY — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BMD — 2.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BME — 2.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BTS — 3.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen BUD — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CAYC — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CBZB — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CFNA — 3.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Volkswagen CFNB — 3.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CGGB — 3.2 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CGPA — 2.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CHYA — 3.4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CHYB — 3.4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CHYC — 3.4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CHZB — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CHZC — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CHZL — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CJZD — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CSSA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CWVA — 3.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Volkswagen CWVB — 3.6 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CZCA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen CZEA — 3.8 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DADA — 4.3 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DBYA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DFNA — 3.4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DFNB — 3.4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DGTD — 4.7 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DKLA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DKRF — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DLAA — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DLAC — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DLXA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DMBA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DRZA — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DSGB — 3.4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DSGD — 3.4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DUSA — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DUSB — 4 L (0W-20); Volkswagen DWYA — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen DWYB — 4 L (5W-30); Volkswagen MH — 3.5 L (5W-40); Volkswagen NZ — 3.5 L (5W-40).
Does the Volkswagen Polo have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Volkswagen BMD, Volkswagen BME, Volkswagen BTS, Volkswagen CBZB, Volkswagen CDL, Volkswagen CFNA, Volkswagen CFNB and Volkswagen CGPA; timing belt: Audi AEH, Audi CHZJ, Audi DPCA, Volkswagen ADZ, Volkswagen AEE, Volkswagen AER, Volkswagen AEX, Volkswagen AEY, Volkswagen AFN, Volkswagen AFT, Volkswagen AHU, Volkswagen AJV, Volkswagen AKU, Volkswagen ALH, Volkswagen APF, Volkswagen AUC, Volkswagen AVY, Volkswagen BBY, Volkswagen BUD, Volkswagen CAYC, Volkswagen CDL, Volkswagen CGGB, Volkswagen CHYA, Volkswagen CHYB, Volkswagen CHYC, Volkswagen CHZB, Volkswagen CHZC, Volkswagen CHZL, Volkswagen CJZD, Volkswagen CSSA, Volkswagen CWVA, Volkswagen CWVB, Volkswagen CZCA, Volkswagen CZEA, Volkswagen DADA, Volkswagen DBYA, Volkswagen DFNA, Volkswagen DFNB, Volkswagen DGTD, Volkswagen DKLA, Volkswagen DKRF, Volkswagen DLAA, Volkswagen DLAC, Volkswagen DLXA, Volkswagen DMBA, Volkswagen DRZA, Volkswagen DSGB, Volkswagen DSGD, Volkswagen DUSA, Volkswagen DUSB, Volkswagen DWYA, Volkswagen DWYB, Volkswagen MH and Volkswagen NZ. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Volkswagen Polo available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Volkswagen AEY, Volkswagen AFN, Volkswagen AHU, Volkswagen AKU, Volkswagen ALH, Volkswagen CAYC and Volkswagen DGTD.
Engine details
Volkswagen NZ
This engine is structurally simple and reliable, and most of its breakdowns are due to old age.
Volkswagen ADZ
The main problems for owners are caused by failures in the operation of the mono-injection system.
Volkswagen AEE
Most of the problems for owners are caused by an unreliable ignition system.
Volkswagen AEX
This power unit is simple and reliable, but it is not very convenient to maintain.
Volkswagen AEY
On specialized forums, they often complain about the low power of this diesel engine than about problems.
Volkswagen AFT
The main problems for the owners are delivered by floating revolutions and vibrations of the engine.
Audi AEH
This is a simple and reliable motor, with proper maintenance it has a huge resource.
Volkswagen AER
This power unit is generally reliable, but regularly worries about trifles.
Volkswagen AFN
This engine is very reliable and the problems described below happen on a big run.
Volkswagen AHU
Most of the complaints are about dips in traction due to contamination of the turbine valve or EGR.
Volkswagen AKU
This diesel engine is distinguished by a phlegmatic character, but great endurance and resource.
Volkswagen ALH
The main culprit for thrust failures is contamination of the turbine valve or EGR.
Volkswagen AJV
A simple and reliable engine; the main problem is that it is rare and used engines and some parts are scarce.
Volkswagen APF
This is a reliable motor with a high resource and breakdowns happen at high mileage.
Volkswagen AUC
This reliable unit as a whole regularly worries its owners on trifles.
Volkswagen AVY
A sturdy engine whose only notable weak point is the short-lived camshaft phaser.
Volkswagen BBY
Most complaints on the network are related to traction dips or floating revs.
Volkswagen BMD
The most serious engine problems are associated with the timing chain and its hydraulic tensioner.
Volkswagen BME
The weak point of the motor is the short-lived timing chain with a resource of 50,000 km.
Volkswagen BTS
This motor is considered reliable, there are many reviews on the network with huge mileage.
Volkswagen BUD
This engine is considered average in terms of reliability and, moreover, it is quite noisy.
Volkswagen CDL
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
This diesel engine is considered quite reliable, but it does not like bad fuel.
Volkswagen CBZB
The first year of production, the main problem of the motor was a very low resource of the timing chain.
Volkswagen CGGB
Compared to VAG turbo engines, this engine is much more reliable.
Volkswagen CGPA
Most of the complaints in specialized forums fall on a very modest resource of the timing chain.
Volkswagen CFNA
The most famous problem of these power units is the knock of pistons on the cylinder walls. The manufacturer extended the warranty…
Volkswagen CFNB
The most famous problem of the unit is knocking in the cylinder-piston group.
Volkswagen CHYA
A simple and fairly durable naturally aspirated engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen CHYB
A simple and fairly durable naturally aspirated engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen CZCA
Most often, car owners with this power unit complain about the oil burner.
Volkswagen CHZB
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen CHZC
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen CJZD
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen CSSA
A reliable turbo engine with a long life, but only if you do not save on maintenance.
Volkswagen CWVA
The most famous problem is high oil consumption and it increases due to the occurrence of rings. The owners are struggling with…
Volkswagen CZEA
Complicated and expensive ACT system causes uneven camshaft wear.
Volkswagen CWVB
Most often, car owners with this engine complain about high lubricant consumption.
Audi CHZJ
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen CHYC
A simple and fairly durable naturally aspirated engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen CHZL
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen DADA
Due to the relative novelty of this motor, there is little information about its malfunctions.
Volkswagen DBYA
This engine is designed for natural gas (CNG) and is best run on it; on petrol use 98-octane fuel to avoid detonation.
Volkswagen DGTD
Oil leaks from the crankshaft seal and coolant leaks from the intake intercooler are common.
Volkswagen DLXA
A simple and reliable naturally aspirated engine with port injection that is praised by Chinese owners.
Volkswagen DFNA
A simple and fairly durable naturally aspirated engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen DFNB
A simple and fairly durable naturally aspirated engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen DKLA
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen DKRF
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Audi DPCA
Mechanically reliable, but owners often report electrical glitches, especially of the start-stop and brake energy recovery systems.
Volkswagen DMBA
A simple and reliable naturally aspirated engine with port injection that is praised by Chinese owners.
Volkswagen DLAA
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen DLAC
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen DSGB
A simple and fairly durable naturally aspirated engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen DWYA
A simple naturally aspirated engine that lasts up to 300,000 km with proper care.
Volkswagen DSGD
A simple and fairly durable naturally aspirated engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen DWYB
A simple naturally aspirated engine that lasts up to 300,000 km with proper care.
Volkswagen DRZA
A simple and reliable naturally aspirated engine with port injection that is praised by Chinese owners.
Volkswagen DUSA
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
Volkswagen DUSB
A durable turbo engine, but only with proper maintenance.
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