Engine Volkswagen CMBA

The 1.4-liter Volkswagen CMBA 1.4 TSI engine was assembled by the concern from 2012 to 2014 and was installed only on the Golf 7, as well as its platform models Audi A3 and Seat Leon. This unit in a number of markets in 2013 was replaced by an updated version of the CXSA with a different cylinder head.

The EA211 series includes: CWVA, CWVB, CJZA, CJZB, CHPA, CMBA, CXSA, CZCA, CZDA, CZEA, DJKA, DACA, DADA.

Specifications

Production years 2012-2014
Displacement, cc 1395
Fuel system direct injection
Power output, hp 122
Torque output, Nm 200
Cylinder block aluminum R4
Block head aluminum 16v
Cylinder bore, mm 74.5
Piston stroke, mm 80
Compression ratio 10.0
Features DOHC
Hydraulic lifters yes
Timing drive belt
Phase regulator on the intake shaft
Turbocharging TD025 M2
Recommended engine oil 5W-30
Engine oil capacity, liter 3.8
Fuel type petrol
Euro standards EURO 5
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Golf 2012)
— city
— highway
— combined
6.7
4.3
5.3
Engine lifespan, km ~250 000
Weight, kg 106

The engine was installed on:

  • Audi A3 3 (8V) in 2012 – 2014;
  • Seat Leon 3 (5F) in 2012 – 2014;
  • Volkswagen Golf 7 (5G) in 2012 – 2014.

Disadvantages of the VW CMBA engine

  • The first year of production, these power units suffered from oil consumption due to the marriage of the cylinder head;
  • Also on specialized forums they complain about a very long warm-up and extraneous noise in operation;
  • And there is also a high risk of damaging the ignition coils during the usual replacement of candles;
  • The wastegate actuator rod is often wedged and a powerful electric motor breaks it off;
  • Plastic pump with two thermostats often leaks and replacement is expensive.

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