1.5 TGI "DHFA" Engine [e.g. Golf, Polo, Leon, A3, Octavia]

The 1.5 TGI (DHFA) is a gas engine developed by Volkswagen, designed to run on biogas or natural gas. It’s a four-cylinder inline unit based on the 1.4 TSI, but optimised for gas operation. The DHFA features direct fuel injection, which ensures efficient combustion and helps cut particulate emissions.

The DHFA produces a maximum output of 96 kW (130 hp) and 200 Nm of torque. It comes with Start-Stop technology, which shuts the engine off at traffic lights and other stops to help save fuel. Fuel economy is one of its biggest strengths — it uses less fuel than comparable petrol engines.

The DHFA’s service interval is around 30,000 km or every two years. The engine also has a system that keeps gaseous fuel from getting into the oil, which extends the oil-change interval.

The DHFA engine is used across the Volkswagen Group, in models such as the Volkswagen Golf TGI and Volkswagen Polo TGI. It’s also found in the Seat Leon and Škoda Octavia G-TEC. The DHFA is especially popular in Germany, where biogas use is widespread.

Vehicles that use the DHFA engine:

The exact engine shown in the photo may no longer be available, but we’ll always send you a quote for the engine we have in stock, complete with photos and full details such as mileage and overall condition.

Which cars does this engine fit?

Engine code DHFA was fitted to models including: Golf, Polo, Leon, A3, Octavia. The list is indicative — the same engine may also have been used in other models from the same manufacturer.

Always check your own engine code before ordering. The same displacement and the same model name can mean a different engine in a different model year, and only the code tells you for certain which engine the car has.

Where do I find the engine code?

The engine code is usually in one of three places:

• The registration document — under engine type or engine number.
• The engine itself — cast or stamped into the block, often at the gearbox end or under the cover.
• A workshop — a garage reads the code from your VIN in the manufacturer’s catalogue in a couple of minutes.

If you cannot find the code, send us the VIN and the registration number with your enquiry and we will look it up for you.

Other engines for the same makes

If this is not the engine you are after, see also:

• 1.4 CPW / CPWA Moottori
• 1.4 TDI BMS Moottori
• 1.4 TSI GTE CUK Moottori
• 1.6 BGU Moottori
• 1.6 FSI BAG Moottori
• 1.6 FSI BLF Moottori

Request a quote for this engine

Every engine we sell is tested and comes with a warranty. Most of our stock never appears on the website, so do ask for an engine that is not listed.

Send your enquiry with the engine code or the VIN and you will have an answer within 24 hours.