Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Engine Number/Engine Characteristics
Engine Number
The engine number ("engine codes" and "serial number") are located at the engine/transmission joint.
The engine code is also printed behind the oil filter on the cylinder block.
There is also a label glued to the timing chain cover with the "engine code" and "serial number".
The first three digits describe the mechanical structure of the engine and are still stamped on the engine. The fourth digit describes the engine output and torque and depends on the engine control module. Four-digit engine codes are found on the type plate and vehicle data label. It can also be read via the engine control module.
Vehicle data label locations
| Codes | CPRA | CPKA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufactured from | from 06/2013 | from 06/2013 | |
| Emissions values | PZEV SULEV | BIN 5 TIER 2 | |
| Displacement | liter | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Output | kW at RPM | 125 at 4800 to 6200 | 125 at 4800 to 6200 |
| Torque | Nm at RPM | 250 at 1500 to 4750 | 250 at 1500 to 4750 |
| Bore | diameter in mm | 82.5 | 82.5 |
| Stroke | mm | 84.1 | 84.1 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 | |
| RON | minimum | 95 unleaded (in exceptional cases, minimum 91 RON, but with reduced performance) | 95 unleaded (in exceptional cases, minimum 91 RON, but with reduced performance) |
| Injection system/ignition system | TFSI / SIMOS 12 | TFSI / SIMOS 12 | |
| Ignition sequence | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Turbocharger, G-Charger | Turbocharger | Turbocharger | |
| Variable valve timing | yes (Intake) | yes (Intake) | |
| Secondary air injection (AIR) | yes | yes | |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 | |
| Oil pressure control | yes | yes | |
| Codes | CPLA | CPLA | CPLA | CPLA | CPPA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufactured from | from 02/2013 | from 02/2013 | from 02/2013 | from 02/2013 | from 02/2013 | |
| Emissions values | BIN 5 TIER 2 | EU 2 | EU 5 Plus | Tier 2 BR | SULEV | |
| Displacement | liter | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Output | kW at RPM | 155 at 5300 to 6200 | 155 at 5300 to 6200 | 155 at 5300 to 6200 | 155 at 5300 to 6200 | 155 at 5300 to 6200 |
| Torque | Nm at RPM | 280 at 1700 to 5200 | 280 at 1700 to 5200 | 280 at 1700 to 5200 | 280 at 1700 to 5200 | 280 at 1700 to 5200 |
| Bore | diameter in mm | 82.5 | 82.5 | 82.5 | 82.5 | 82.5 |
| Stroke | mm | 92.8 | 92.8 | 92.8 | 92.8 | 92.8 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 | |
| RON | minimum | 95 unleaded (in exceptional cases, minimum 91 RON, but with reduced performance) | 95 unleaded (in exceptional cases, minimum 91 RON, but with reduced performance) | 95 unleaded (in exceptional cases, minimum 91 RON, but with reduced performance) | 95 unleaded (in exceptional cases, minimum 91 RON, but with reduced performance) | 95 unleaded (in exceptional cases, minimum 91 RON, but with reduced performance) |
| Injection system/ignition system | TFSI / SIMOS 12 | TFSI / SIMOS 12 | TFSI / SIMOS 12 | TFSI / SIMOS 12 | TFSI / SIMOS 12 | |
| Ignition sequence | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Turbocharger, G-Charger | Turbocharger | Turbocharger | Turbocharger | Turbocharger | Turbocharger | |
| Variable valve timing | yes (Intake) | yes (Intake) | yes (Intake) | yes (Intake) | yes (Intake) | |
| Secondary air injection (AIR) | no | no | no | no | yes | |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Oil pressure control | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.