Engine Volkswagen CZCA

The 1.4-liter Volkswagen CZCA 1.4 TSI engine has been produced in Mladá Boleslav since 2013 and is installed on many well-known models of the German concern, such as Golf, Passat, Polo Sedan. This unit is widespread, but in Europe it has long given way to 1.5 TSI engines.

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

Specifications

Production years since 2013
Displacement, cc 1395
Fuel system direct injection
Power output, hp 125
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 6
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Polo Sedan 2017)
— city
— highway
— combined
7.5
4.7
5.7
Engine lifespan, km ~275 000
Weight, kg 106

The engine was installed on:

  • Audi A1 1 (8X) in 2014 – 2018;
  • Audi A3 3 (8V) in 2013 – 2016;
  • Seat Leon 3 (5F) in 2014 – 2018;
  • Seat Toledo 4 (KG) in 2015 – 2018;
  • Skoda Fabia 3 (NJ) in 2017 – 2018;
  • Skoda Kodiaq 1 (NS) since 2016;
  • Skoda Octavia 3 (5E) since 2015;
  • Skoda Rapid 1 (NH) in 2015 – 2020; Rapid 2 (NK) since 2019;
  • Skoda Superb 3 (3V) in 2015 – 2018;
  • Skoda Yeti 1 (5L) in 2015 – 2017;
  • Volkswagen Golf 7 (5G) in 2014 – 2018;
  • Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 1 (AM) in 2014 – 2017;
  • Volkswagen Jetta 6 (1B) in 2015 – 2019;
  • Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1 (6C) in 2015 – 2020;
  • Volkswagen Polo Liftback 1 (CK) since 2020;
  • Volkswagen Passat B8 (3G) in 2014 – 2018;
  • Volkswagen Scirocco 3 (137) in 2014 – 2017;
  • Volkswagen Tiguan 2 (AD) since 2016.

Disadvantages of the VW CZCA engine

  • Most often, car owners with this power unit complain about the oil burner;
  • Next in popularity is jammed turbine wastegate actuator rod;
  • A plastic pump with two thermostats often leaks, but only changes entirely;
  • According to the regulations, the timing belt is checked every 60,000 km, if it breaks, the valves bend;
  • Also on the specialized forums there are a lot of complaints about extraneous sounds in the operation of the power unit.

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