The 2.0-liter Volkswagen CAAC 2.0 TDI diesel engine was produced from 2009 to 2019 and was installed on numerous minibuses created on a restyled platform from the T5. This diesel is the most common in the family and is often found on the secondary market.
The EA189 series also includes: CAYC, CAAC, CAGA, CAHA, CBAB, CFCA, CFGB, CLCA, CLJA, CKTB, CFHC, CKUB.
Specifications
| Production years | 2009-2019 |
| Displacement, cc | 1968 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 140 |
| Torque output, Nm | 340 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 95.5 |
| Compression ratio | 16.5 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | VGT |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.0 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volkswagen Transporter 2010) — city — highway — combined |
9.6 6.3 7.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | 165 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Caravelle T5 (7H) in 2009 – 2015; Caravelle T6 (SG) in 2015 – 2019;
- Volkswagen Multivan T5 (7H) in 2009 – 2015; Multivan T6 (SG) in 2015 – 2019;
- Volkswagen Transporter T5 (7H) in 2009 – 2015; Transporter T6 (SG) in 2015 – 2019.
Disadvantages of the VW CAAC engine
- Common Rail piezo injectors cannot tolerate bad diesel fuel;
- Quite often, increased oil consumption is discussed on specialized forums about T5;
- The drive belt can break, fall under the timing belt and you are in for a major overhaul;
- Sometimes the geometry change system gets stuck in the turbine due to pollution and there is underblowing or overblowing;
- At high mileage, the particulate filter and the EGR valve cause many problems.
