Engine specifications
| Engine code | AMU | ATC | |
| Manufactured | from | 10.99 | 07.98 |
| No. of cylinder/valves per cylinder | 4/5 | 4/5 | |
| Capacity | ltrs | 1.781 | 1.781 |
| Power output | kW @ RPM | 165/5900 | 132/5500-6000 |
| Torque | Nm @ RPM | 280/2200-5500 | 235/2000-4600 |
| Bore | mm | 81.0 | 81.0 |
| Stroke | mm | 86.4 | 86.4 |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 | |
| Engine code | AMU | ATC | |
| Injection/ignition | Bosch Motronic | Bosch Motronic | |
| RON | min. | 98 1) premium unleaded (Super Plus) | 98 1) premium unleaded (Super Plus) |
| Hydraulic valve lifters | X | X | |
| On Board Diagnostic (OBD) | X | X | |
| Catalytic converter | X | X | |
| Lambda closed-loop control | X | X | |
| Exhaust gas recirculation | - | - | |
| Turbocharger | X | X | |
1) Premium unleaded gasoline with 95 RON can also be used, but will cause a slight loss of power.