5J, 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
| Variant | Years | Power | Torque | Fuel | Transmissions | Economy | Risk | Issues | Worst single repair | Band | Good buy | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 12V CGPA | 2007–2014 | 70 PS | 108 Nm | petrol | 5-sp manual | 5.5–6.5 | R2 | 2 | €1,100 | €2,600–€7,100 | €3,400 | Buy |
| 1.2 TSI CBZB | 2010–2014 | 105 PS | 175 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 7-sp dry-clutch DSG/S tronic | 5.5–7 | R4 | 4 | €2,800 | €3,700–€8,950 | €4,800 | Buy with conditions |
Issue overlap by engine. The row that decides it
| Issue | Cost | CGPA | CBZB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry-clutch DSG mechatronic failure | €1,200–€2,800 | · | ● |
| Timing chain tensioner failure (1.2 TSI)walk away | €650–€1,400 | · | ● |
| Timing chain stretch (1.2 12V) | €600–€1,100 | ● | · |
| Carbon buildup on intake valves | €400–€700 | · | ● |
Only engine-differentiating issues are listed. 1 further issues apply to every engine in this chassis. Cooling, electrics, suspension and the gearbox, and are on the chassis page.
Cross-chassis comparison
To compare against a different chassis: an E92 335i against an E90 330d, say, use the general comparison tool, which takes up to four variants from anywhere in the database and encodes them in the URL so the comparison can be shared.