| 7 version of the engine | 12 | | Typ | 1.2 TSI 105 | 1.4 TSI 122 | 1.4 TSI 160 | GTI | R |
| Engine | benzynowy, turbo | benzynowy, turbo | benz., turbo, kompr. | benzynowy, turbo | benzynowy, turbo |
| Type of injection | bezpośredni | bezpośredni | bezpośredni | bezpośredni | bezpośredni |
| Engine Code | CBZB | CAXA | CAVD, CNWA, CTHD, CTKA | CCZB | CDLA |
| Years of mounting | 2011-2013 | 2011-2013 | 2011-2013 | 2011-2013 | 2013 |
| Cylinders/valves | R4/8 | R4/16 | R4/16 | R4/16 | R4/16 |
| Displacement [cm³] | 1197 | 1390 | 1390 | 1984 | 1984 |
| Power [kW/PS/RPM] | 77/105/5000 | 90/122/5000 | 118/160/5800 | 155/211/5300 | 195/265/6000 |
| Torque [Nm/RPM] | 175/1550-4100 | 200/1500-4000 | 240/1500-4500 | 280/1700-5200 | 350/2500-5000 |
| Timing gear | łańcuch | łańcuch | łańcuch | łańcuch | łańcuch |
| Particle filter | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gearbox | manualna 6b | manual. 6b/aut. 7b | manual. 6b/aut. 7b | manual. 6b/aut. 6b | aut. DSG 6b |
| Drivetrain | przedni | przedni | przedni | przedni | przedni |
| Brakes, front/rear | tarcz. went./tarcz. | tarcz. went./tarcz. | tarcz. went./tarcz. | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz. went./t. went. |
| Front suspension | kol. MacPhersona | kol. MacPhersona | kol. MacPhersona | kol. MacPhersona | kol. MacPhersona |
| Rear suspension | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe | wielowahaczowe |
| Curb weight [kg] | 1416 | 1456/1479 | 1484/1503 | 1533/1555 | 1614 |
| Body dimensions [mm] | 4246/1782/1423 | 4246/1782/1423 | 4246/1782/1423 | 4246/1782/1423 | 4267/1783/1405 |
| Luggage capacity [l] | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h (0-62mph) [s] | 11,7 | 10,5 | 8,4 | 7,3 | 6,4 |
| Top speed [km/h] | 188 | 197 | 216 | 237/235 | 250 |
| Fuel cons. (city/h-way/comb.) [l/100km] | 7,3/5,1/5,9 | 8,4/5,4/6,4 | 8,3/5,4/6,4 | 10,4/6,2/7,7 | 12,5/6,6/8,9 |
| Fuel tank capacity [l] | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Ratio kg/PS | 13.49 | 11.93/12.12 | 9.28/9.39 | 7.27/7.37 | 6.09 |