Engine Volkswagen BWA

Displacement
2.0 L1984 cc
Power
200 hp
Torque
280 Nm
Timing drive
Chain & belt
Engine oil
4.6 L5W-30
Lifespan
~260 000 km

The 2.0-liter Volkswagen BWA 2.0 turbo engine was assembled by the concern from 2005 to 2009 and was installed on a number of popular models of the company of its time, such as Golf, Jetta or Eos. Only on the Seat Leon 2 is there a version of this unit derated to 185 hp and 270 Nm.

EA113-TFSI family: AXX, BPY, BWA, BHZ, CDL.

Specifications

Production years 2005-2009
Displacement, cc 1984
Fuel system direct injection
Power output, hp 200
Torque output, Nm 280
Cylinder block cast iron R4
Block head aluminum 16v
Cylinder bore, mm 82.5
Piston stroke, mm 92.8
Compression ratio 10.5
Features DOHC
Hydraulic lifters yes
Timing drive chain & belt
Phase regulator on the intake shaft
Turbocharging KKK K03
Recommended engine oil 5W-30
Engine oil capacity, liter 4.6
Fuel type petrol
Euro standards EURO 4
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Passat 2006)
— city
— highway
— combined
11.0
6.0
7.9
Engine lifespan, km ~260 000
Weight, kg 155

The engine was installed on:

Disadvantages of the VW BWA engine

  • Most often, owners complain about oil consumption and increased soot formation;
  • Intake valves and the mechanism for changing geometry in the intake suffer from soot;
  • Replacing native pistons with forged ones can help get rid of the oil burner here;
  • By 100,000 km, the intershaft chain can stretch and the phase regulator can fail;
  • The pusher of the injection pump drive serves very little here, sometimes it is changed at 50,000 km;
  • The ignition coils and bypass valve N249 also have a low resource.

Frequently asked questions about the Volkswagen BWA

How much power does the Volkswagen BWA make?

The Volkswagen BWA develops 200 hp and 280 Nm of torque.

How much oil does the Volkswagen BWA take and which one?

Engine oil capacity: 4.6 liters. Recommended oil: 5W-30.

Does the Volkswagen BWA have a timing belt or chain?

Timing drive of the Volkswagen BWA: chain & belt.

Is the Volkswagen BWA turbocharged?

Yes, the Volkswagen BWA is turbocharged (KKK K03).

Does the Volkswagen BWA need valve clearance adjustment?

No, the Volkswagen BWA has hydraulic lifters, so the valve clearances do not need to be adjusted.

How long does the Volkswagen BWA last?

The typical lifespan of the Volkswagen BWA is ~260 000 km with proper maintenance.

What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen BWA?

VW Passat 2006: city 11.0, highway 6.0, combined 7.9 L/100 km.

What cars was the Volkswagen BWA installed on?

Audi A3 2 (8P) in 2005 - 2009; Audi TT 2 (8J) in 2006 - 2008; Seat Altea 1 (5P) in 2006 - 2009; Seat Leon 2 (1P) in 2005 - 2009; Seat Toledo 3 (5P) in 2005 - 2009; Skoda Octavia 2 (1Z) in 2005 - 2008 and 4 more (see the full list above).

What are the common problems of the Volkswagen BWA?

Most often, owners complain about oil consumption and increased soot formation. Intake valves and the mechanism for changing geometry in the intake suffer from soot. All known problems.

What engines are related to the Volkswagen BWA?

EA113-TFSI family: AXX, BPY, BHZ, CDL.

El Guardiola
Author
El Guardiola

Doctor of Technical Sciences, former engineer at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee (10 years of experience), holder of certificates and patents for inventions, author of a training manual for employees of the Volkswagen Group of America.
I consider the internal combustion engine to be the greatest technological achievement and I want to provide information about them to a wide range of car owners.

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