List of North American Volkswagen engines

Volkswagen does not have engine families in the same way most other manufacturers do. Engines are commonly known by their name only, and Volkswagen has been known to apply many different codes to seemingly identical engines.

Diesel

Indirect Injection

4 Cylinder

Volkswagen's 4 cylinder diesel started out life as the gas-fueled 827 series. The series ranges in size, from the original 1.5 l, to the enlarged 1.9 l. Some variants came with turbos and catalytic converters.

*Code CK, convert|50|HP|abbr=on, 1.5 l, 1977-1983 Rabbit
*Code ME, JK, and CR, convert|54|HP|abbr=on, 1.6 l, 1980-1992 Rabbit, Golf and Jetta
*Code 1V, convert|60|HP|abbr=on, 1.6 l, 1991-1992 Jetta ECODiesel (Turbo diesel with catalytic converter)
*Code CY, MF, and MD, convert|70|HP|abbr=on, 1.6 l, 1982-1992 Rabbit, Jetta, and Quantum Turbo Diesel
*Code AAZ, convert|75|HP|abbr=on, 1.9 l, 1992-Present Golf, Jetta, Passat Turbo Diesel

Boxer Diesel

This engine was used for only one year, after it became apparent that the efficiency gained from a diesel engine was not worth the severe lack of performance.

*Code CS, convert|50|HP|abbr=on, 1.6 l, 1982 Vanagon

5 Cylinder

*Code AAB, convert|78|HP|abbr=on, 2.4 l, 1992-1998 Eurovan

Direct Injection

Currently, all diesels offered by Volkswagen are direct injection, and all direct injection diesels are turbocharged (TDI). This engine started as a 5 cylinder Audi diesel in 1989 (itself derived from the 827 series), and got bumped back to 4 cylinders for Volkswagen's use. It is related (through several engine families) to the 827 series, indirect injection diesels, 16 valves, and 5 cylinder gas engines.

4 Cylinder
*Code 1Z, ALH, AHU, and AHH, convert|90|HP|abbr=on, 1.9 l, 1995-Present Golf, Jetta, Passat, New Beetle TDI
*Code ATD and BEW, convert|100|HP|abbr=on, 1.9 l, 2003-Present Jetta, New Beetle TDI
*Code BRM, convert|103|HP|abbr=on, 1.9 l, 2005-Present Jetta TDI
*Code BHW, convert|136|HP|abbr=on, 2.0 l,, 2004-2005 Passat TDI (Pumpe Deuse)

10 Cylinder
*Code BKW, BLE, and BWF, convert|313|HP|abbr=on, 4.9 l, 2004-2007 Touareg V10 TDI

4 Cylinder

Aircooled

*Code B, convert|48|HP|abbr=on, 1.6 l, 1968-1971 Type 2
*Code CA and CB, convert|66|HP|abbr=on, 1.7 l, 1971-1973 Type 2
*Code AP and AW, convert|68|HP|abbr=on, 1.8 l, 1973-1975 Type 2
*Code ED, convert|70|HP|abbr=on, 1.8 l, 1975-1976 Type 2
*Code CJ, CV, GD, and GE, convert|70|HP|abbr=on, 2.0 l, 1977-1983 Type 2, Vanagon
*Code W and EA, convert|80|HP|abbr=on, 1.7 l, 1970-1974 Type 4
*Code EC, convert|76|HP|abbr=on, 1.8 l, 1974 Type 4

Wasserboxer

The Wasserboxer is Volkswagen's hastily built watercooled boxer engine, based on the aircooled design. It was solely used in the 1983-1992 Vanagon.

*Code DH, 82HP, 1.9 l, Digijet injection, 1983-1985
*Code MV, 95HP, 2.1 l, Digifant II injection, 1986-1992

827 Series

Known classically as the "counterflow 8 valve", this engine series is the root of most all of Volkswagen's engines in the 70s, 80s and 90s. It got its start as an Audi-designed engine, for the DKW/Volkswagen K70. It has spawned 5 cylinder, diesel, crossflow, turbo, supercharged, and 16 valve variants. While mostly retired, the "second cousin" of the 827 is still alive, known as the TDI.

*Code FX, convert|62|HP|abbr=on, 1.5 l, 1978-1981 Rabbit, Carburettor
*Code JF convert|65|HP|abbr=on, 1.7 l, 1982-1984 Rabbit
*Code FC, FG, and FN, convert|75|HP|abbr=on, 1.5 l, 1974-1976 Rabbit, Scirocco
*Code XW, XY, XV, XZ, XR, EH, EN, and XS, convert|78|HP|abbr=on, 1.5 l, 1974-1984 Dasher, Rabbit, Jetta, Scirocco
*Code WT, convert|79|HP|abbr=on, 1.7 l, 1982-1983 Quantum
*Code UM, convert|81|HP|abbr=on, 1.8 l, 1987 Fox
*Code EE, convert|82|HP|abbr=on, 1.6 l, 1977 Rabbit, Scirocco
*Code YK, YH, YG, and EJ, convert|83|HP|abbr=on, 1.6 l, 1976-1981 Dasher, Rabbit, Jetta, Scirocco
*Code ABG, convert|83|HP|abbr=on, 1.8 l, 1990-1993 Fox
*Code ACC, GX, and JN, convert|90|HP|abbr=on, 1.8 l, 1984-Present Quantum, Fox, Golf, and Jetta
*Code JH and MZ, convert|95|HP|abbr=on, 1.8 l, 1983-1989 Rabbit, Golf, Jetta, Scirocco
*Code 2H, convert|98|HP|abbr=on, 1.8 l, 1990-1993 Cabriolet
*Code HT and RV, convert|105|HP|abbr=on, 1.8 l, 1985-1992 Golf, Jetta (1987-1992 Digifant II)
*Code RD and PF, convert|107|HP|abbr=on, 1.8 l, 1986-1992 Golf, Jetta (1987-1992 Digifant II)
*Code PG, convert|160|HP|abbr=on, 1.8 l, 1989-1994 Corrado, Passat, G60 Supercharged

113 Series

This engine is a derivative of the classic 827 series. It includes a crossflow instead of counterflow head.

*Code ABA, AEG, AVH, AZG, BBW, BDC, BER, BEV, and BGD, convert|115|HP|abbr=on, 2.0 l, (1984cc, Fuel Injected) 1993-Present Golf, Jetta, Passat, New Beetle

16 Valve

The 16 valve Volkswagen engine is the same as the 827 series, but with a 16 valve head attached.

*Code PL, convert|129|HP|abbr=on, 1.8 l, 1986-1989 GTI, Jetta, Scirocco 16V
*Code 9A, convert|136|HP|abbr=on, 2.0 l, 1990-1993 GTI, Jetta, Passat 16V

1.8T

Volkswagen's ubiquitous 1.8T engine has seen many improvements over the years, and lots of use in several vehicles, sometimes mounted longitudinally, sometimes transverse.

*Code AEB, ATW, and AUG, convert|150|HP|abbr=on, 1.8 l, 1998-2000 Passat, longitudinally mounted
*Code AWM, convert|170|HP|abbr=on, 1.8 l, 2001-2005 Passat, longitudinally mounted
*Code AGU, APH, AWD, AWW, AWU, AWV, and BKF, convert|150|HP|abbr=on, 1.8 l, 1998-Present Golf, Jetta, New Beetle, transversely mounted
*Code AWP and BNU, convert|180|HP|abbr=on, 1.8 l, 2001-Present Jetta, New Beetle, transversely mounted

5 Cylinder

Older VW inline 5 cylinder engines are an adaptation of the Audi 5 cylinder engine (for use in the Audi 4000-derived Quantum). Eurovan 5 cylinders are a 2.0 liter crossflow 8 valve engine with an extra cylinder and balance rods added. Volkswagen most recently came out with a 5 cylinder developed (loosely) from half of a Lamborghini Gallardo V10.

*Code WE, convert|107|HP|abbr=on, 2.1 l, 1983 Quantum
*Code KM, convert|115|HP|abbr=on, 2.1 l, 1984-1985 Quantum
*Code KX and JT, convert|121|HP|abbr=on, 2.23 l, 1985-1988 Quantum
*Code AAF and ACU, convert|110|HP|abbr=on, 2.5 l, 1992-1995 Eurovan
*Code BPS, BGP, BGQ, and BPR, convert|150|HP|abbr=on, 2.5 l, 2005-Present Golf, Jetta, New Beetle

6 Cylinder

VR6

Volkswagen's potent VR6 engine was originally conceived as a diesel, but later found itself as a gas engine. It was designed to fit a 6 cylinder engine in a car designed for an inline 4 cylinder.

*Code AAA, convert|174|HP|abbr=on, 2.8 l, 1990-1997 Golf, Jetta, Passat, Corrado
*Code AES, convert|140|HP|abbr=on, 2.8 l, 1997-2000 Eurovan
*Code AXK, convert|204|HP|abbr=on, 2.8 l, 2000-2003 Eurovan
*Code AFP and BDF, convert|177|HP|abbr=on, 2.8 l, 1999.5-2004 Golf, Jetta
*Code BJS, convert|241|HP|abbr=on, 3.2 l, 2004 Golf R32
*Code BAA and BMX, convert|220|HP|abbr=on, 3.2 l, 2003-2007 Touareg
*Code BLV, convert|280|HP|abbr=on, 3.6 l, 2006-Present Passat, Touareg, FSI, Mexican markets Only
*Code BUB, convert|250|HP|abbr=on, 3.2 l, 2007-Present Eos, FSI

V6

Volkswagen used a V6 in the B5 Passat, because the drivetrain was longitudinally mounted. Like the VR6, it was 2.8 liters in size, but unlike the VR6, it was a true 60 degree V6, and had 30 valves with continuously variable intake valve timing.

*Code AMM, AMX, ATQ, and AHA, convert|193|HP|abbr=on, 2.8 l, 1998-2005 Passat

8 Cylinder

V8

Volkswagen has only used one V8 design, but, like it's other engines, bumps in power necessitated new engine codes. Only the Phaeton and Touareg have used a V8 engine.

*Code BGH, convert|334|HP|abbr=on, 4.2 l, 2003-2006 Phaeton
*Code AXQ, 310, 4.2 l, 2002-2007 Touraeg
*Code BAR, 349, 4.2 l, 2006-2007 Touraeg, FSI

W8

Volkswagen has only built a single W8, for the 2002-2004 Passat. It was a test bed for the W technology, which made it into the W12 (shown below) and the W16, as used in the Bugatti Veyron.

*Code BDP, convert|274|HP|abbr=on, 4.0 l, 2002-2004 Passat W8

12 Cylinder

W12

Volkswagen has only used one W12 in their vehicles, though a bump in power in 2006 saw a new engine code.

*Code BAP, convert|420|HP|abbr=on, 6.0 l, 2003-2005 Phaeton
*Code BRP, convert|450|HP|abbr=on, 6.0 l, 2006 Phaeton