The 2.8-liter injection engine Volkswagen AAA 2.8 VR6 was produced from 1991 to 1998 and was installed on charged versions of such models as Golf, Jetta, Passat or Sharan. This motor is considered the ancestor of the company’s VR-shaped powertrain family.
The EA360 series includes: AAA, AQP, ABV, BUB.
Specifications
| Production years | 1991-1998 |
| Displacement, cc | 2792 |
| Fuel system | Motronic M2.9 |
| Power output, hp | 174 |
| Torque output, Nm | 235 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron VR6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90.3 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Sharan 1996) — city — highway — combined |
16.6 8.9 11.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~280 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Corrado 1 (509) in 1991 – 1995;
- Volkswagen Golf 3 (1H) in 1991 – 1997;
- Volkswagen Passat B3 (31) in 1991 – 1993; Passat B4 (3A) in 1993 – 1996;
- Volkswagen Sharan 1 (7M) in 1995 – 1998;
- Volkswagen Vento 1 (1H) in 1992 – 1998.
Disadvantages of the VW AAA engine
- Most often, car owners with such a unit complain about high fuel consumption.
- In second place in popularity is oil consumption, which also grows with mileage.
- This is followed by a short-lived and, moreover, complex and expensive to replace the timing chain.
- Minor problems include frequent failures of sensors and ignition distributor.
- Also, these engines are famous for regular oil and coolant leaks.
