Volkswagen VR6 2.8
ACCEPTABLE Na Era

VR6 2.8

Volkswagen · VR6 2.8 (AAA/AES)

1991–2000

0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE

"Golf III/Corrado VR6. Narrow-angle V6. Timing chain (double row). Head gasket strong. Needs valve adjustment at high mileage. Wonderful sound. Relatively reliable for a VW performance engine."

Layout VR6
Displacement 2792 cc
Power 174–204 hp
Type Petrol Na
Known Issues 1
Total Risk Cost €500–€1,500

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 1

● MODERATE

Timing chain stretch (very high mileage)

€500–€1,500 200,000 km–350,000 km
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Detection

Rattle on cold start

Details

Double-row chain usually lasts very long. Check at 200k+ km.

Greece Note

Αλυσίδα χρονισμού — ελέγξτε στα 200k+ km.

Models with VR6 2.8 5

Volkswagen Golf 2.8 VR6
1992–1997 AAA 174 hp petrol
Volkswagen Passat 2.8 V6
1996–2005 ACK/ALG/APR/AQD/AMX 193 hp petrol
Škoda Superb 2.8 V6
2001–2008 AMX/BBG 193 hp petrol
Volkswagen Golf 2.8 V6 4MOTION
2000–2003 AQP/AUE/BDE 204 hp petrol
SEAT Alhambra 2.8 V6
2000–2010 AYL/AAA 204 hp petrol

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BEST 92

1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV)

1.9L TDI I4

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BUY 82

1.6 MPI

1.6L NA I4

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BUY 82

EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI)

2.0L TSI I4

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BUY 80

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)

2.0L TSI I4

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BUY 80

1.6 8V

1.6 8V (AEH/AKL)

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BUY 80

1.8 NA

1.8 NA (ABS/ACC/ADZ)

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Tuning Potential

Turbo builds to 500hp+

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen VR6 2.8 reliable?

The Volkswagen VR6 2.8 scores 76/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 1 documented issues with total repair costs between €500 and €1,500.

What are the common problems with the VR6 2.8?

The most common issues are:

  • Timing chain stretch (very high mileage) — moderate, repair cost €500–€1,500, 200,000 km–350,000 km
What cars use the Volkswagen VR6 2.8?

The VR6 2.8 is found in:

How much does it cost to repair the VR6 2.8?

Total potential repair costs for all 1 known issues range from €500 to €1,500. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the VR6 2.8 produced?

The Volkswagen VR6 2.8 was produced from 1991 to 2000. It is a 2792cc VR6 petrol na engine.

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