Turbocharger VOLKSWAGEN Golf 6 (5K1) 1.2 TSI 105 hp

The 1.2 TSI 105 hp category brings together the exchange turbochargers built for this specific engine and power output, shared across several vehicle brands using the same powertrain platform. It serves independent garages ordering by engine code, drivers who need to identify the right part after a breakdown, and hobbyists replacing the unit themselves. Each entry states the motorisations it fits, the OEM references it corresponds to, and whether it ships as a cartridge (CHRA) or a full turbocharger assembly, so the buyer can match it against the vehicle in hand.

The range is built around the engine code and power figure rather than a single vehicle model, because the same 1.2 TSI block equips several nameplates across the group. Each reference is checked against its known motorisations before listing, and the exchange-standard process means every unit leaving the range corresponds to one returned as a core. The distributor's role is to keep that pairing consistent, so the reference a buyer orders is the one their engine code actually requires.

Professional uses by trade

The same 1.2 TSI turbocharger reference gets picked up for different reasons depending on who is searching for it. A garage orders by engine code for a scheduled job, a driver searches after a symptom appears, and a hobbyist compares references before ordering. These uses outline that range.

• Le garagiste independant: Orders the reference by engine code ahead of a scheduled job, matching the motorisation without waiting on a full vehicle identification number.
• L'automobiliste depanne: Searches by engine code and power output after a loss of power or warning light, looking to identify the correct exchange unit fast.
• Le passionne qui fait lui-meme: Compares the cartridge-only option against the complete assembly before ordering, planning to fit the part without outside help.
• Der deutsche Kaeufer (DACH): Checks the listed motorisations against the vehicle's engine code before ordering, since the same 1.2 TSI block equips several nameplates.
• Le garagiste independant: Confirms the core deposit terms before invoicing a client, since the exchange unit ships against the return of the worn part.
• Le passionne qui fait lui-meme: Reads the CHRA versus full-assembly distinction closely, since only one of the two matches a partial repair plan.

Range comparison

The two references available for this motorisation cover the exchange-standard turbocharger as commonly ordered for the 1.2 TSI 105 hp engine. The table below summarises how each is typically requested and shipped, without substituting for the compatibility check against the vehicle's engine code.

How to choose

Choosing between references on an exchange-standard range comes down to a short list of checks a professional runs before ordering, beyond the engine code match itself. These criteria keep the order right the first time and avoid a return once the part reaches the vehicle.

1. Confirm the engine code printed on the vehicle or in its registration document, since several motorisations can share the same power figure without being interchangeable.
2. Check whether the job calls for a bare cartridge (CHRA) or the complete turbocharger assembly, since ordering the wrong form means a second delay.
3. Review the core deposit terms before invoicing, since the exchange unit is priced against the return of the worn part rather than sold outright.
4. Verify the OEM reference the listing corresponds to, so the part can be cross-checked against the number stamped on the vehicle's original unit.
5. Anticipate the return window for the core part, since a delayed return can affect how the deposit is settled with the supplier.
6. Keep the packaging intact until the part reaches its destination, since a damaged housing or connector on arrival is easier to flag before it is fitted.

Storage & logistics

An exchange turbocharger travels as a precision assembly, so the unit stays in its original packaging until the moment of fitting, protecting the actuator, connectors and oil ports from dust and impact. The core deposit process runs in parallel: the worn part removed from the vehicle is packaged the same way and returned through the same channel, which keeps the exchange cycle moving without a gap in stock. A garage handling several 1.2 TSI jobs in a week benefits from tracking which core belongs to which invoice, since the deposit is settled once the matching part is received back.

Since 2026, our team has reviewed each 1.2 TSI reference against its documented motorisations before it enters this range, because a garage ordering by engine code has no margin for a part that almost fits.— autoKUR team

Related categories

Browse our other ranges:

• 2.0 GTI 211 hp
• 2.0 GTI 210 hp
• 2.0 GTI 200 hp
• 2.0 TDI 170 hp
• 1.4 TSI 160 hp
• 1.8 TSI 160 hp

Useful references

For regulatory and sector references, see Reglement (UE) 461/2010 — pieces de rechange et garantie constructeur.