| 18 version of the engine | 1234 | | Typ | 1.6 FSI | 1.8 TSI | 2.0 FSI | RS | 1.6 TDI CR |
| Engine | benzynowy | benzynowy, turbo | benzynowy | benzynowy, turbo | turbo diesel |
| Type of injection | bezpośredni | bezpośredni | bezpośredni | bezpośredni | Common rail |
| Engine Code | BLF | BZB, CDAA | BLR, BLY, BVY, BVZ | BWA, CCZA | CAYC |
| Years of mounting | 2004-2008 | 2007-2013 | 2004-2008 | 2005-2013 | 2009-2013 |
| Cylinders/valves | R4/16 | R4/16 | R4/16 | R4/16 | R4/16 |
| Displacement [cm³] | 1598 | 1798 | 1984 | 1984 | 1598 |
| Power [kW/PS/RPM] | 85/115/6000 | 118/160/5000 | 110/150/6000 | 147/200/5100 | 77/105/4400 |
| Torque [Nm/RPM] | 155/4000 | 250/1500-4500 | 200/3500 | 280/1800-5000 | 250/1500-2500 |
| Timing gear | łańcuch | łańcuch | pasek i łańcuch | pasek i łańcuch | pasek |
| Particle filter | - | - | - | - | tak (DPF) |
| Gearbox | manual. 5b/aut. 6b | manual. 6b/aut. 7b | manual. 6b/aut. 6b | manual. 6b/aut. 6b | manual. 5b/aut. 7b |
| Drivetrain | przedni | przedni | przedni | przedni | przedni |
| Brakes, front/rear | tarcz. went./tarcz. | tarcz. went./tarcz. | tarcz. went./tarcz. | tarcz. went./tarcz. | tarcz. went./tarcz. |
| Front suspension | kol. MacPhersona | kol. MacPhersona | kol. MacPhersona | kol. MacPhersona | kol. MacPhersona |
| Rear suspension | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe |
| Curb weight [kg] | 1240/1265 | 1275/1295 | 1260/1280 | 1360/1380 | 1275/1300 |
| Body dimensions [mm] | 4572/1769/1462 | 4572/1769/1462 | 4572/1769/1462 | 4569/1769/1447 | 4572/1769/1462 |
| Luggage capacity [l] | 585/1455 | 585/1455 | 585/1455 | 585/1455 | 585/1455 |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h (0-62mph) [s] | 11,2/12,4 | 7,8 | 9,3/10,1 | 7,3 | 11,8/12,0 |
| Top speed [km/h] | 198/194 | 223 | 213/210 | 242/240 | 190 |
| Fuel cons. (city/h-way/comb.) [l/100km] | 8,7/5,4/6,6 | 9,1/5,4/6,9 | 10,1/5,8/7,2 | 10,4/6,2/7,7 | 5,7/3,9/4,5 |
| Fuel tank capacity [l] | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Ratio kg/PS | 10.78/11 | 7.97/8.09 | 8.4/8.53 | 6.8/6.9 | 12.14/12.38 |