Oil change — LongLife service
≈ 30,000 km or 2 years
Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years. VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.
Source [1]Golf Plus · 2008–2014
Volkswagen Golf Plus / Sportsvan 1.4 TSI Golf Plus · 160 hp (2008 to 2014)
The Volkswagen Golf Plus / Sportsvan 1.4 TSI of the Golf Plus generation uses the EA111 1.4 TSI petrol engine with 160 hp.
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Technical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 160 PS / 118 kW
- Displacement
- 1 390 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- EA111 1.4 TSI
- Period covered
- 2008–2014
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
- Automatic · 7 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
160 hp (118 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2008 to 2014.
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In the range
It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The EA111 1.4 TSI engine is also fitted to: Seat Ibiza (Ibiza IV (6J)), Seat Leon (Leon II (1P)), Seat Altea (Altea), Skoda Fabia (Fabia II), Skoda Octavia (Octavia II), Skoda Superb (Superb II).
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Maintenance and records
≈: estimated reference — the vehicle’s service indicator prevails.
Oil change — fixed service
15,000 km or 1 year
Every 15,000 km or 1 year. Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.
Source [1]Brake fluid
Every 2 years
At 3 years, then every 2 years. Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Spark plugs
60,000 km or 4 years
Replace the full set; worn plugs raise consumption and cause misfires.
Source [1]Air filter
60,000 km or 4 years
Replace more often in dusty conditions.
Source [1]Cabin filter
30,000 km or 2 years
Often replaced at each service; earlier if smells or persistent misting appear.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Volkswagen Golf Plus / Sportsvan 1.4 TSI Golf Plus?
The EA111 1.4 TSI petrol engine (1 390 cc), 160 hp (118 kW).
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Which oil for the Volkswagen Golf Plus / Sportsvan 1.4 TSI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA111 1.4 TSI engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026