The 1.4-liter Volkswagen ARR 1.4 FSI engine was produced by the company from 2000 to 2004 and was installed only on some European modifications of the Lupo subcompact model. This power unit became the concern’s first mass-produced engine with direct fuel injection.
The EA111-FSI series includes: ARR, BKG, BAD, BAG, BLF.
Specifications
| Production years | 2000-2004 |
| Displacement, cc | 1390 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 105 |
| Torque output, Nm | 130 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 76.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 75.6 |
| Compression ratio | 11.5 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | yes |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Lupo 2002) — city — highway — combined |
6.3 4.1 4.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~240 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Lupo 1 (6X) in 2000 – 2004.
Disadvantages of the VW ARR engine
- Like all engines with direct fuel injection, this one is demanding on the quality of gasoline.
- Intake valves quickly overgrow with soot and compression in the engine decreases.
- Tricky intake system with many sensors is difficult to maintain.
- Ignition coils here do not last long and experienced drivers always carry spares.
- After 100 – 120 thousand kilometers, rings often lie down and the oil burn begins.
