| 7 version of the engine | 12 | | Typ | 1.4 TSI 160 | GTI | R | 1.6 TDI CR 105 | 2.0 TDI CR 140 |
| Engine | benz., turbo, kompr. | benzynowy, turbo | benzynowy, turbo | turbo diesel | turbo diesel |
| Type of injection | bezpośredni | bezpośredni | bezpośredni | Common rail | Common rail |
| Engine Code | CAVD, CNWA, CTHD, CTKA | CCZB | CDLA | CAYC | CFHC |
| Years of mounting | 2011-2013 | 2011-2013 | 2013 | 2011-2013 | 2011-2013 |
| Cylinders/valves | R4/16 | R4/16 | R4/16 | R4/16 | R4/16 |
| Displacement [cm³] | 1390 | 1984 | 1984 | 1598 | 1968 |
| Power [kW/PS/RPM] | 118/160/5800 | 155/211/5300 | 195/265/6000 | 77/105/4400 | 103/140/4200 |
| Torque [Nm/RPM] | 240/1500-4500 | 280/1700-5200 | 350/2500-5000 | 250/1500-2500 | 320/1750-2500 |
| Timing gear | łańcuch | łańcuch | łańcuch | pasek | pasek |
| Particle filter | - | - | - | opcja (DPF) | opcja (DPF) |
| Gearbox | manual. 6b/aut. 7b | manual. 6b/aut. 6b | aut. DSG 6b | manualna 5b | manual. 6b/aut. 6b |
| Drivetrain | przedni | przedni | przedni | przedni | przedni |
| Brakes, front/rear | tarcz. went./tarcz. | tarcz. went./t. went. | tarcz. went./t. went. | 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] | 1484/1503 | 1533/1555 | 1614 | 1501 | 1521/1545 |
| Body dimensions [mm] | 4246/1782/1423 | 4246/1782/1423 | 4267/1783/1405 | 4246/1782/1423 | 4246/1782/1423 |
| Luggage capacity [l] | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h (0-62mph) [s] | 8,4 | 7,3 | 6,4 | 12,1 | 9,9 |
| Top speed [km/h] | 216 | 237/235 | 250 | 188 | 207/205 |
| Fuel cons. (city/h-way/comb.) [l/100km] | 8,3/5,4/6,4 | 10,4/6,2/7,7 | 12,5/6,6/8,9 | 5,2/4,1/4,4 | 6,1/4,5/5,1 |
| Fuel tank capacity [l] | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Ratio kg/PS | 9.28/9.39 | 7.27/7.37 | 6.09 | 14.3 | 10.86/11.04 |