The 2.3-liter 20-valve Volkswagen AZX 2.3 VR5 engine was produced from 2000 to 2005 and was installed only on the fifth generation Passat and only in a restyled modification. A similar unit for a transverse arrangement under the hood is known under the AQN index.
The EA395 series includes: AGZ, AQN, AZX.
Specifications
| Production years | 2000-2005 |
| Displacement, cc | 2324 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 170 |
| Torque output, Nm | 225 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron VR5 |
| Block head | aluminum 20v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90.2 |
| Compression ratio | 10.75 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | 2 chains |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.6 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Passat 2002) — city — highway — combined |
13.7 7.6 9.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~275 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Passat B5 (3B) in 2001 – 2005.
Disadvantages of the VW AZX engine
- The engine is rare, structurally complex and there are few specialists in its repair;
- Units of this series are known for high fuel consumption, and over time, lubrication;
- Numerous sensors and crankcase ventilation cause the most problems;
- In second place is the frequent failure of the viscous coupling or V-ribbed belt;
- The timing chain resource is less than 200,000 km, and the replacement is carried out only with the removal of the motor.
