From 2009 to 2015, the 1.2-liter Volkswagen CGPA 1.2 MPi gasoline engine was manufactured and fitted to the company’s compact models, including the Polo 5, Ibiza 4, Fabia 2, and Roomster. The well-known Rapid had a similar motor installed under a different CGPC index, but it had 75 horsepower.
BMD, BME, and CGPA are included in the EA111-HTP series.
Specifications
| Production years | 2009-2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 1198 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 70 |
| Torque output, Nm | 112 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R3 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 76.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86.9 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 2.8 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Polo 2012) — city — highway — combined |
7.3 4.5 5.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~240 000 |
| Weight, kg | 85 |
The engine was installed on:
- Seat Ibiza 4 (6J) in 2010 – 2015;
- Skoda Fabia 2 (5J) in 2009 – 2014;
- Skoda Roomster 1 (5J) in 2009 – 2015;
- Volkswagen Polo 5 (6R) in 2010 – 2014.
Disadvantages of the VW CGPA engine
A very small timing chain resource is the subject of the majority of complaints in specialized forums.
The chain can jump on its own because of the tensioner’s bad design.
Here, ignition coils fail and nozzles clog rather quickly.
A clogged throttle or crankcase ventilation is typically the cause of the floating engine speed.
Cylinder compression decreases and valves frequently burn out at high mileage.