The five-speed manual transmission VW MQ100 in the only modification 0CF has been produced since 2011 and is installed on the most compact models of the concern with a 1.0-liter engine with 95 Nm of torque. Based on this gearbox, the SQ100 robotic gearbox with its own index 0CT was developed.
VAG manual gearboxes: MQ100, MQ200, MQ250, MQ281, MQ350, MQ500.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2011 |
| Type | manual transmission |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 100 |
| Recommended oil | G 052 171 A2 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 1.2 |
| Replacing the oil | every 60,000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 60,000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 26 |
Gear ratios Volkswagen MQ100
Using the example of a Volkswagen UP 2015 with a 1.0 liter engine:
| Main | 3.895 |
| 1st | 3.643 |
| 2nd | 1.955 |
| 3rd | 1.270 |
| 4th | 0.959 |
| 5th | 0.796 |
| Reverse | 3.617 |
The transmission was installed on:
- Seat Ibiza 4 (6J) in 2015 – 2017;
- Seat Mii 1 (KF) in 2011 – 2019;
- Skoda Citigo 1 (NF) in 2011 – 2019;
- Skoda Fabia 3 (NJ) in 2014 – 2022;
- Volkswagen Polo 5 (6R) in 2014 – 2017;
- Volkswagen Up 1 (AA) since 2011.
Disadvantages of the VW MQ100 gearbox
- On small models such as UP, Mii and Citigo, this gearbox does not have any big problems.
- However, on larger cars like Polo or Fabia, the gearbox can be a hassle.
- Some owners replace bearings or synchronizers already at 50,000 km.
- The differential of this manual transmission does not like frequent slipping and may simply fall apart.
- Also on specialized forums they complain about lubricant leaks and rapid wear of the switching mechanism.
