Mk5, compare every engine
All 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 TDI BKC | 2003–2009 | 105 PS | 250 Nm | diesel | 5-sp manual, 6-sp manual, 6-sp wet-clutch DSG/S tronic | 4.5–6 | R2 | 11 | €2,000 | €1,400–€4,400 | €2,000 | Strong buy |
| 1.4 TSI CAXA | 2007–2009 | 122 PS | 200 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 7-sp dry-clutch DSG/S tronic | 6.5–8.5 | R4 | 13 | €2,800 | €2,400–€7,000 | €3,300 | Caution |
| 2.0 FSI BLR | 2004–2008 | 150 PS | 200 Nm | petrol | 6-sp manual, 6-sp automatic | 7.5–9.5 | R3 | 11 | €2,000 | €1,800–€5,200 | €2,450 | Buy with conditions |
Issue overlap by engine. The row that decides it
| Issue | Cost | BKC | CAXA | BLR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry-clutch DSG mechatronic failure | €1,200–€2,800 | · | ● | · |
| Timing chain tensioner failurewalk away | €900–€1,800 | · | ● | · |
| Timing chain and tensioner wear (1.4 TSI)walk away | €700–€1,600 | · | ● | · |
| DQ250 wet-clutch DSG mechatronic and service neglect | €700–€1,500 | ● | · | · |
| 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. 9 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.