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.
The EA888 gen3b series includes: CZPA, CZPB, DKZA, CVKB, CYRB, CYRC.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2018 |
| Displacement, cc | 1984 |
| Fuel system | FSI + MPI |
| Power output, hp | 250 |
| Torque output, Nm | 370 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 82.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 92.8 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6 |
| Features | AVS on the exhaust |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on both shafts |
| Turbocharging | IHI IS20 |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Touareg 2019) — city — highway — combined |
9.9 7.1 8.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~270 000 |
| Weight, kg | 132 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Touareg 3 (CR) since 2018.
Disadvantages of the VW CYRC engine
- While the units of this series have proven themselves well, there are few complaints about them;
- Some owners on specialized forums complain about oil consumption from the first km of run;
- The timing chain resource here is very small and usually ranges from 120 to 150 thousand km;
- Weaknesses include a plastic pump housing and an adjustable oil pump.
