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Compact Sedan
Best Engine
⚠️
Caution
(3.2)
5
Generations
15
Engines Rated
3,857
Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
4 recommended
10 caution
1 avoid
Generation Timeline
2000-2006
Mk4
4 engines
548 complaints
🔥 19
☠ 1
1.6L 4-cyl
✅
Recommended
(4.4)
→
2006-2009
Mk5
2 engines
456 complaints
🔥 10
☠ 2
2.5L 5-cyl
⚠️
Caution
(3.2)
→
2010-2014
Mk6
2 engines
476 complaints
🔥 8
☠ 1
2.5L 5-cyl
⚠️
Caution
(2.1)
→
2015-2021
Mk7
6 engines
2,204 complaints
🔥 15
☠ 2
1.8L 4-cyl
⚠️
Caution
(3.0)
→
2022-2025
Mk8
1 engine
173 complaints
2.0L 4-cyl
⚠️
Caution
(3.0)
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