8PA, compare every engine
All 10 variants in this chassis on one screen. Identical body, identical electronics, identical suspension. Everything below is a consequence of which engine is in the bay.
Full comparison
| Variant | Years | Power | Torque | Fuel | Transmissions | Economy | Risk | Issues | Worst single repair | Band | Good buy | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 BSE | 2004–2010 | 102 PS | 148 Nm | petrol | 5-sp manual | 7–8.5 | R2 | 11 | €2,000 | €1,850–€4,900 | €2,400 | Buy with conditions |
| 1.9 TDI BKC | 2004–2010 | 105 PS | 250 Nm | diesel | 5-sp manual, 6-sp manual, 6-sp wet-clutch DSG/S tronic | 4.5–5.5 | R2 | 13 | €2,000 | €1,950–€5,100 | €2,500 | Strong buy |
| 1.6 TDI CAYC | 2009–2013 | 105 PS | 250 Nm | diesel | 5-sp manual, 7-sp dry-clutch DSG/S tronic | 4–5 | R3 | 14 | €2,800 | €3,350–€7,800 | €4,250 | Buy with conditions |
| 1.4 TFSI CAXC | 2007–2013 | 125 PS | 200 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 7-sp dry-clutch DSG/S tronic | 6–7.5 | R3 | 14 | €2,800 | €2,650–€6,900 | €3,400 | Buy with conditions |
| 2.0 TDI BKD | 2004–2008 | 140 PS | 320 Nm | diesel | 6-sp manual, 6-sp wet-clutch DSG/S tronic | 5–6.5 | R3 | 14 | €2,000 | €2,650–€6,900 | €3,400 | Buy with conditions |
| 2.0 TDI CBAB | 2008–2013 | 140 PS | 320 Nm | diesel | 6-sp manual, 6-sp wet-clutch DSG/S tronic, 7-sp dry-clutch DSG/S tronic | 4.5–5.8 | R4 | 16 | €3,000 | €3,800–€9,100 | €4,800 | Caution |
| 2.0 FSI BLR | 2004–2008 | 150 PS | 200 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 6-sp wet-clutch DSG/S tronic | 7–8.5 | R3 | 14 | €2,000 | €2,250–€5,800 | €2,850 | Buy with conditions |
| 1.8 TFSI CDAA | 2007–2013 | 160 PS | 250 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 7-sp dry-clutch DSG/S tronic | 6.5–8 | R3 | 15 | €4,000 | €3,050–€8,250 | €4,000 | Buy with conditions |
| 2.0 TFSI CCZA | 2008–2013 | 200 PS | 280 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 6-sp wet-clutch DSG/S tronic | 7–8.5 | R3 | 15 | €4,500 | €4,000–€9,800 | €5,150 | Buy with conditions |
| S3 CDLA | 2006–2013 | 265 PS | 350 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 6-sp wet-clutch DSG/S tronic | 8.5–10.5 | R3 | 14 | €2,000 | €7,150–€17,800 | €8,950 | Buy |
Issue overlap by engine. The row that decides it
| Issue | Cost | BSE | BKC | CAYC | CAXC | BKD | CBAB | BLR | CDAA | CCZA | CDLA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive oil consumption (piston rings) | €150–€4,500 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | ● | · |
| Excessive oil consumption (piston rings) | €150–€4,000 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | ● | · | · |
| Oil-pump balance-shaft drive failurewalk away | €700–€3,000 | · | · | · | · | · | ● | · | · | · | · |
| Dry-clutch DSG mechatronic failure | €1,200–€2,800 | · | · | ● | ● | · | ● | · | ● | · | · |
| High-pressure fuel-pump cam follower wear (S3) | €40–€2,000 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | ● |
| DPF clogging and forced regeneration | €250–€1,800 | · | · | ● | · | · | ● | · | · | · | · |
| Timing chain tensioner failurewalk away | €900–€1,800 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | ● | ● | · |
| DQ250 wet-clutch DSG mechatronic and service neglect | €700–€1,500 | · | ● | · | · | ● | ● | ● | · | ● | ● |
| Timing chain tensioner failurewalk away | €600–€1,200 | · | · | · | ● | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| EGR cooler leak | €400–€1,000 | · | · | ● | · | ● | ● | · | · | · | · |
| Pump-düse injector loom and injector wear | €150–€900 | · | · | · | · | ● | · | · | · | · | · |
| Carbon buildup on intake valves | €400–€700 | · | · | · | ● | · | · | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Pump-duse injector loom chafing | €150–€450 | · | ● | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| High-pressure fuel pump cam follower wear | €150–€400 | · | · | · | · | · | · | ● | · | · | · |
Only engine-differentiating issues are listed. 11 further issues apply to every engine in this chassis. Cooling, electrics, suspension and the gearbox, and are on the chassis page.
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