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Browse Volkswagen Engines by Year

Year-specific pages coming online weekly — text us your VIN and we will match you to the right Volkswagen engine from our verified inventory today.

Volkswagen Engines We Cover

Real engines from our warehouse, tested and ready to ship. Our Volkswagen inventory spans every major Volkswagen engine family produced for the U.S. market.

2.0T TSI EA888

GTI, GLI, Tiguan, Atlas, Passat, Audi A3/A4. VW's flagship modern turbo four — highest demand in our inventory. In-stock and warranty-backed.

1.8T 20V

Mk4 GTI/Jetta, Passat B5, Audi A4/TT (1998–2005). The legendary 1.8T turbo — proven and parts-rich. Tested and warrantied units in stock.

2.0L ABA / AEG 8-Valve

Mk3/Mk4 Jetta, Golf, Beetle (1993–2005). VW's classic naturally aspirated four — durable and easy to service. Tested and warrantied units in stock.

1.9 TDI Diesel (ALH/BEW/BRM)

Mk3/Mk4/Mk5 Jetta, Golf, New Beetle (1996–2006). Cult-status TDI diesel known for fuel economy and longevity. Tested and warrantied.

2.0 TDI Common Rail (CBEA/CJAA)

Mk6 Jetta TDI, Golf TDI, Passat TDI (2009–2014). VW's modern common-rail diesel. Tested and warrantied units in stock.

VR6 2.8L / 3.2L

Corrado, Jetta GLX, R32, Touareg early. VW's distinctive narrow-angle six — single-cylinder-head V-engine with iconic sound. Rare, tested, warrantied.

3.6L VR6 FSI

Passat, CC, Atlas, Touareg (2008–2018). VW's direct-injection VR6 — smooth and refined. Tested and warrantied units in stock.

1.4T TSI

Mk7 Jetta, Mk7 Golf, Beetle (2016–2022). VW's modern compact turbo four — fuel-efficient and widely available. In-stock and warranty-backed.

2.5L 5-Cylinder (07K)

Mk5/Mk6 Jetta, Rabbit, Golf, Beetle (2005–2014). VW's distinctive inline-five — large U.S. installed base and easy to source. Tested and warrantied.

2.0L FSI Turbo (BPY)

Mk5 GTI, GLI, Audi A4 B7 (2006–2008). The first-generation direct-injection turbo four — performance VW pre-EA888. Tested and warrantied.

3.0 TDI V6 Diesel

Touareg TDI (2009–2016). VW's heavy-duty SUV diesel V6 — torque-rich and proven for towing. Rare, tested, and warrantied.

Why Buy a Used Volkswagen Engine from Auto Power Source

We have spent over a decade sourcing quality Volkswagen engines from carefully vetted suppliers across North America. Our 1,441+ verified Volkswagen engines span every major Volkswagen engine family across model years from the 1990s through present. Every Volkswagen engine we sell has been pulled from a low-mileage donor vehicle, cataloged by VIN, and held in our climate-controlled warehouse pending sale.

Each unit went through our six-step inspection — VIN-matching, ASE testing, noise & smoke verification, full visual inspection, multi-angle photography, and palletized shipping. Our ASE-certified technicians compression-test every cylinder and run leak-down evaluation on engines. Transmissions are Shift-Tested through all gears — rejected units never reach the buyer.

You pay a fraction of dealer-new pricing for identical Volkswagen engineering, ship free on a heavy-duty pallet anywhere in the continental U.S., and get 30 days from delivery to return for any reason — no restocking fees. Up to a 3-year warranty covers you if anything goes wrong after install. Across 46,000+ engines and transmissions shipped, we hold a 0% fitment-related return rate.

Your Volkswagen Engine Options: Compared

Most Volkswagen owners face four real choices when their engine fails:

Tested used OEM hits the sweet spot — same engineering as new, fraction of the cost.

Volkswagen Engine Buying Guide

Five things to verify before buying a used Volkswagen engine:

1. Match the engine code by VIN. Volkswagen engines often share displacement but differ in compression, valvetrain, and emissions hardware. Always verify the engine code, not just "3.5L V6" — it could be one of several different units.
2. Confirm trim and emissions package. California-emissions ULEV variants, federal-emissions models, and PZEV variants often share displacement but use different ECU calibration and exhaust hardware.
3. Verify auto vs. manual transmission application. Volkswagen flywheel and starter geometry can differ between AT and MT applications even at the same displacement.
4. For turbocharged variants, ask about turbo condition. Inspect the turbocharger compressor and turbine wheels, wastegate, and intercooler condition before paying.
5. Always run the donor vehicle VIN if available. We provide this on request for any engine in our inventory — helping you verify mileage and service history.

Our ASE-certified technicians verify every one of these points against your VIN before any engine ships.

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