The 1.4-liter Volkswagen CAXA 1.4 TSI engine was produced by the company from 2006 to 2016 and was installed on almost all known models of the German concern of its time. This engine was the most common representative of the first generation of TSI engines.
The EA111-TSI series includes: CBZA, CBZB, BMY, BWK, CAVA, CAVD, CAXA, CDGA, CTHA.
Specifications
| Production years | 2006-2016 |
| Displacement, cc | 1390 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 122 |
| Torque output, Nm | 200 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 76.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 75.6 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on the intake shaft |
| Turbocharging | KKK K03 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.6 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Golf 2010) — city — highway — combined |
8.2 5.1 6.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~275 000 |
| Weight, kg | 130 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi A1 1 (8X) in 2010 – 2014;
- Seat Toledo 4 (KG) in 2012 – 2015;
- Skoda Octavia 2 (1Z) in 2008 – 2013;
- Skoda Rapid 1 (NH) in 2012 – 2015;
- Skoda Yeti 1 (5L) in 2010 – 2015;
- Volkswagen Golf 5 (1K) in 2007 – 2008; Golf 6 (5K) in 2008 – 2013;
- Volkswagen Golf Plus 1 (5M) in 2009 – 2014;
- Volkswagen Eos 1 (1F) in 2007 – 2014;
- Volkswagen Jetta 5 (1K) in 2007 – 2010; Jetta 6 (1B) in 2010 – 2016;
- Volkswagen Passat B6 (3C) in 2007 – 2010; Passat B7 (36) in 2010 – 2014;
- Volkswagen Scirocco 3 (137) in 2008 – 2014;
- Volkswagen Tiguan 1 (5N) in 2010 – 2015.
Disadvantages of the VW CAXA engine
- The most famous problem is the stretching of the timing chain even at low mileage.
- Also, the electronic control valve or wastegate often fails in the turbine.
- Pistons have poor knock resistance and crack from bad fuel.
- When the partitions between the rings are destroyed, we recommend buying forged pistons.
- From bad gasoline, carbon deposits form on the valves, which leads to loss of compression.
- Owners regularly complain about antifreeze leaks and engine vibration during a cold start.
