Are these Volkswagen cats interchangeable?

Hi,

Would a 1.6 FSI Volkwagen Golf's front catalytic converter be the same as the 2005 Volkwagen Passat (new shape) 1.6 FSI's?

Richard Thomas (Dublin)

Sep 2014 Filed under: parts

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Expert answer

Hi Richard,

No, because the two cars are based on two different platforms. Although the engines are the same, the ancillary fittings and their attachment points will be very different.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe