Volkswagen PL, Engine
| Engine capacity | 1,781 cm³ |
| Maximum power (range), hp | 129 |
| Maximum torque, N*m (kg*m) at rpm. | 146 (15) / 3000 |
| Fuel used | Gasoline AI-95 |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km | 7.8 - 11.3 |
| Engine type | In-line, 4-cylinder |
| Additional engine information | mechanical-electronic injection, Bosch KE-Jetronic |
| Maximum power, hp (kW) at rpm | 129 (95) / 5800 |
| Compression Ratio (Range) | 10 |
| Cylinder diameter (range), mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke (range), mm | 86.4 |
| Valve drive | SOHC |
| Number of valves per cylinder (range) | 4 |