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VAG 1.2-litre engines - what's the difference?

What is the difference between the 1.2 engine in the VW Polo and the 1.2 engine in the Audi A1?

The VW is more powerful. Are they both chain cam driven?

Asked on 3 August 2012 by BAGLANBOYBRIAN

Answered by Honest John

VAG has two 1.2 engines: a 3 cylinder chain cam and a 4 cylinder chain cam turbo. There are two outputs for the 3 cylinder and two for the 4 cylinder. The highest output is 105PS.

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