6J ST, compare every engine

All 2 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

VariantYearsPowerTorqueFuelTransmissionsEconomyRiskIssuesWorst single repairBandGood buyVerdict
1.2 TSI CBZB2010–2015105 PS175 Nmpetrol6-sp manual, 7-sp dry-clutch DSG/S tronic5.5–7R44€2,800€3,550€9,500€4,600Buy with conditions
1.6 TDI CAYC2010–2015105 PS250 Nmdiesel5-sp manual, 7-sp dry-clutch DSG/S tronic4–5R34€2,800€3,350€9,050€4,400Buy

Issue overlap by engine. The row that decides it

IssueCostCBZBCAYC
DPF clogging and forced regeneration€250€1,800·
Timing chain tensioner failure (1.2 TSI)walk away€650€1,400·
EGR cooler leak€400€1,000·
Carbon buildup on intake valves€400€700·

Only engine-differentiating issues are listed. 2 further issues apply to every engine in this chassis. Cooling, electrics, suspension and the gearbox, and are on the chassis page.

Cross-chassis comparison

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