The line of VW EA888 turbo engines was first shown in 2006 and is still installed on almost all mass models of the concern, produced under the brands Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda. There are four generations of these powertrains, or five if zero is also taken into account.
In 2006, a new EA888 family was developed to replace the EA113 series turbo engines. Audi engineers took as a basis an old cast-iron block with a pair of balancer shafts, an inter-cylinder distance of 88 mm, a piston diameter of 82.5 mm and globally shook it up. Thanks to the different piston stroke of 84.2 and 92.8 mm, two working volumes were obtained: 1.8 and 2.0 liters. The compression ratio relative to the previous generation of engines has been reduced from 10.5 to 9.6.
The cylinder block is covered by a new aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, there is FSI direct fuel injection, a KKK K03 turbine and a dephaser on the intake shaft. The gas distribution mechanism has undergone a thorough modernization in these engines: a combination of a belt and a modest chain between the camshafts has been replaced by three large chains.
The very first power units are sometimes referred to as gen0, but we have summarized them all in a single table:
On many Audi models, the engine is located longitudinally, which gave rise to separate modifications. CBFA, CCTA and CCTB engines for the US market and comply with ULEV 2, not EURO 4.
Already in 2008, the production of power units of the EA888 line of the second generation began. There were no fundamental changes here, an innovation was a lightweight connecting rod and piston group, which was later modernized more than once in an attempt to rid these motors of the oil burner. Many owners put pistons from first generation engines, thus making a downgrade.
There was also an adjustable oil pump and the AVS system for changing the height of the exhaust valves, which, however, was not installed on all engine versions. Plus environmental standards EURO 5.
The 2.0-liter longitudinal units were equipped with AVS and had more torque. The CAEA and CAEB motors were intended for the US market and met the ULEV2 environmental standards.
In 2011, the production of third-generation units began, and this time there were more changes. The cylinder block was lightened, there were two phase regulators, and the AVS system began to be installed everywhere. Combined fuel injection appeared: distributed fuel injection was added to the direct one.
Turbine KKK K03 gave way to IHI IS12 on 1.8-liter and IHI IS20 on 2.0-liter engines. There were also especially powerful modifications of power units with an IHI IS38 turbocharger.
Not very often, but there are versions of engines equipped with a Garrett MGT 1752S turbine.
CPKA, CPRA, CPLA, CPPA, CXCA, CXCB and CYFB motors are only available for the US and Canadian markets.
In 2015, the EA888 series motors were once again upgraded, but not very much. Almost all components of the power unit have been updated, but each only a little. The most important change is the operation of the engine on the Miller cycle and the compression ratio of 11.6 instead of 9.6. The manufacturer also abandoned 1.8-liter engines, the only volume was 2.0 liters.
Separately, it is worth writing about the motors of the 3b family, the so-called second power class. These power units operate according to the standard cycle, and also retained a compression ratio of 9.6.
The Audi BYT or A3 1.8 TFSI 1.8-liter turbo engine was assembled from January to June 2007 and installed on the second generation of the Audi A3, as well as Seat models such as Altea or Toledo 3. This unit was the first representative of the EA888 series and is sometimes referred to as a …
The 1.8-liter turbocharged Volkswagen BZB 1.8 TSI engine was assembled from 2007 to 2010 and installed on such popular company models as the Passat B6, Seat Toledo and Audi A3. There was a power unit under the BYT index, which is considered an analogue of this motor.
The 1.8-liter Audi CABA 1.8 TFSI engine was produced at the concern’s factories from 2008 to 2009 and was installed only on the most basic modifications of the A4 B8 with a manual transmission. This motor was only offered for one year until it was replaced by the EA888 gen2 CDHA unit.
The 1.8-liter Audi CABB 1.8 TFSI turbo engine was produced by the concern from 2007 to 2008 and was installed only on the basic modifications of the popular A4 model in the B8 body. Such a motor was produced for only a year and was replaced by a second-generation unit with the CDHB index.
The concern produced the 1.8-liter turbo engine Audi CABD or A5 1.8 TFSI from 2007 to 2008 and installed it on some modifications of the popular A5 model in the 8T body. This motor was only offered for one year until it was replaced by the CDHB motor from the EA888 gen2 line.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen CAWA 2.0 TSI engine was produced by the concern from 2008 to 2011 and was installed on the first generation Tiguan crossover, which is very popular in many countries. There is a version of this unit for the American market under its own CCTB index.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen CAWB 2.0 TSI gasoline engine was produced from 2008 to 2011 and was installed on such popular concern models as the Golf, Jetta, Passat or Tiguan. The modification of this motor for the American market had its own CCTA index.
The VW CBFA 2.0 TSI 2.0-liter turbo engine was produced by the concern from 2008 to 2013 and was installed only on models for the American market, such as Eos, Golf GTI and Passat CC. The motor was created under the strict environmental requirements of SULEV, applied in California.
The 2.0-liter Audi CCTA 2.0 TFSI engine was assembled at the company’s factories from 2008 to 2018 and installed on almost the entire model range of the German concern for the US and Canadian markets. This power unit among all the first generation EA888 engines was produced the longest.
The 2.0-liter CCTB turbo engine or VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI was produced from 2008 to 2011 and was installed on the first generation of the famous Tiguan crossover for the US and Canadian markets. The power unit is essentially an analogue of the CAWA motor under the American environmental standards ULEV 2.
The 1.8-liter Volkswagen CDAA 1.8 TSI engine was produced by the concern from 2008 to 2015 and was installed on many popular company models, such as Golf, Passat, Octavia and Audi A3. It was from this generation of power units that the history of the oil burner of TSI type motors began.
The 1.8-liter turbocharged Volkswagen CDAB 1.8 TSI engine was assembled from 2009 to 2018 and was installed only on models of the German concern in modifications for emerging markets. This power unit differs from a similar CDAA motor with a different firmware for Euro 4.
The 1.8-liter Audi CDHA 1.8 TFSI turbo engine was produced by the concern from 2009 to 2015 and was installed on the basic modifications of the A4 model in the B8 body, as well as Seat Exeo sedans. From 2008 to 2009, the first generation EA888 engine under the CABA index was installed on the …
The 1.8-liter turbocharged Audi CDHB 1.8 TFSI engine was produced from 2008 to 2013 and was installed on the A4, A5 in the B8 body and the A4 clone in the B7 body called the Seat Exeo. From 2007 to 2008, the first generation EA888 unit with the CABB index was installed on the Audi …
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen CCZA 2.0 TSI gasoline engine was produced from 2008 to 2015 and was installed on a number of mass models of the concern, such as the Golf, Jetta, Tiguan and Audi A3. The power units of this series were notorious for their impressive oil consumption.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen CCZB 2.0 TSI engine was produced by the company from 2009 to 2015 and was installed on many popular concern models of its time, such as Golf, Passat, Tiguan. The power units of this generation of TSI were famous for their impressive oil consumption.
The 2.0-liter Audi CCZC 2.0 TFSI turbo engine was produced by the company from 2010 to 2015 and was installed on the pre-styling version of the Audi Q3 and the first generation Volkswagen Tiguan. The power units of this series are known for high oil consumption due to a defective piston.
The 2.0-liter VW CCZD 2.0 TSI turbo engine was produced by the company from 2011 to 2015 and was installed on a restyled version of the first generation Volkswagen Tiguan crossover. In some automotive markets, such a power unit did not appear immediately after the model was updated, but only in 2015.
The 2.0-liter gasoline turbo engine Audi CDNB 2.0 TFSI was produced from 2008 to 2014 and was installed as a power unit on such mass models as the A4, A5, A6 and Q5. There was a similar motor with a CAEA index under the stringent American ULEV environmental standards.
The 2.0-liter Audi CDNC 2.0 TFSI engine was assembled by the German concern from 2008 to 2013 and was installed on the company’s most popular models: A4, A5, Q5. After the modernization, the power of the unit increased to 225 hp and it received a new CNCD index.
The company assembled the 2.0-liter turbo engine Audi CAEA or A5 2.0 TFSI from 2008 to 2014 and put on American modifications of such well-known models as the A4, A5 and the Q5 crossover. The motor met the environmental standards ULEV 2, its European version under Euro 5 was called CDNB.
The Audi CAEB or A4 2.0 TFSI 2.0-liter turbo engine was assembled from 2008 to 2013 and installed on the American versions of a number of popular models, such as the A4, A5, A6 and Q5. The motor was adapted to ULEV 2 environmental standards and served as an analogue of the European CDNC unit.
The 1.8-liter petrol turbo engine Volkswagen CJSA 1.8 TSI has been produced since 2012 and is installed on mid-size models of the concern such as Passat, Touran, Octavia and Audi A3. There is a version of this power unit for all-wheel drive vehicles under the CJSB index.
The 1.8-liter Audi CJSB or A3 1.8 TFSI engine was produced by the company from 2012 to 2018 and was installed on such popular models as the Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3. This power unit is essentially a modification of the CJSA engine for all-wheel drive cars.
The 1.8-liter gasoline turbo engine Audi CJEB 1.8 TFSI was produced from 2011 to 2015 and was installed on such popular company models as the A4 in the back of the B8 and the A5 in the back of the 8T. There are two more modifications of this motor: CJED – 144 hp / 280 …
The 2.0-liter turbo engine VW CHHA or Golf 7 GTI 2.0 TSI was produced from 2013 to 2018 and was installed on a number of charged models of the German concern such as Golf GTI or Octavia RS. There was a separate version of such a motor for the all-wheel drive Audi TT with the …
2.0-liter turbo engine Volkswagen CHHB 2.0 TSI 220 hp has been produced since 2013 and installed on top versions of such popular models as Golf, Beetle, Passat, Tiguan. There is a more powerful 230 hp version of this power unit under the CHHA index.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen CXDA engine has been produced by the German concern since 2016 and is installed on Atlas, Passat, Tiguan, Golf GTI models mainly for the American market. Also in some other markets, this power unit is known thanks to the Teramont crossover.
The 2.0-liter Audi CNCD 2.0 TFSI engine was assembled by a German company from 2012 to 2016 and was installed both on passenger models of the A4, A5 type, and on the Q5 all-wheel drive crossover. After the upgrade, such a power unit received an additional 5 hp and a new CNCE index.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged Audi CJXC or S3 2.0 TSI engine was produced from 2013 to 2018 and, in addition to the Audi S3, was installed on such charged concern models as the Seat Leon Cupra and Golf R. There was a 310 hp version of this power unit under a different CJXG index .
The 2.0-liter turbocharged Volkswagen CZPA 2.0 TSI engine has been assembled only since 2016 and is installed on the most popular Tiguan or Skoda Kodiaq crossovers. This power unit operates on the Miller cycle and belongs to the economical motors of the b series.
The company has been producing the 2.0-liter turbo VW CZPB or Passat B8 2.0 TSI engine since 2016 and installs it on such popular models as the Passat, Arteon, Superb, T-Roc, Ateka and Audi A3. This unit belongs to the economical motors of the gen3b series and operates on the Miller cycle.
The 2.0-liter Volkswagen DKZA turbo engine has been produced by the German concern since 2018 and is installed on such popular models as Arteon, Passat, T-Roc, Skoda Octavia and Superb. The unit is distinguished by combined fuel injection and Miller’s economical cycle operation.
The 2.0-liter Audi CVKB or A4 B9 2.0 TFSI turbo engine has been produced by the company since 2016 and is installed on such popular models of the German concern as the A4 or A5 in the B9 body. The motor belongs to the economical series of gen3b power units and operates on the Miller …
The 2.0-liter turbocharged Audi CYRB or A5 2.0 TFSI engine has been produced since 2015 and is installed on a number of models with a longitudinal engine, such as the A4, A5 and Q7. This power unit belongs to the EA888 gen3b series, the so-called second power class.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged VW CYRC or Touareg 2.0 TSI engine has been produced since 2018 and is installed only on the popular third-generation Touareg crossover. This motor belongs to the line of advanced gen3b power units of the second power class.
