Before us is a modified version of the well-known naturally aspirated 1.8-liter four-cylinder VW engine, the main innovation of which was the use of turbocharging. The cylinder head in the engine uses a 20-valve, 5 valves per cylinder, with a variable valve timing system on the intake shaft. Continue reading Engine Volkswagen EA113 1.8T
Seat Leon
Seat Leon is a Spanish compact car, manufactured since 1998 by SEAT S.A. Since 2012, the 3rd generation of the model has been released. The car was assembled in Belgium and Spain. A car of 1-2 generations is based on the Volkswagen Group A platform, and the third one is based on the Volkswagen Group MQB. Since the launch of the Leon model, a total of about 1.8 million cars have been sold worldwide. At the same time, about 150 thousand cars are produced annually.
Seat Leon, 1st generation, 1998
The Seat Leon hatchback was launched in 1998, in fact it was a five-door version of the second generation Seat Toledo sedan. The car was created on the Golf IV platform.
The engines were also Volkswagen: gasoline 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 with power from 75 to 125 hp, as well as diesels and turbodiesels with a volume of 1.9 liters (68–150 hp). The powerful versions of the hatchback, called Cupra and Cupra R, were equipped with 1.8 petrol turbo engines in several boost options: 179, 209 or 224 hp. In addition, there was also a Seat Leon Cupra 4 with a VR6 2.8 engine (204 hp) and all-wheel drive.
The release of the first generation of “Leon” was completed in May 2006. In total, 514 thousand cars were made at factories in Spain and Belgium.
Seat Leon, 2nd generation, 2005
The second generation of “Leon”, the release of which began at the plant in the Spanish Martorell in 2005, was still based on the Golf platform. But thanks to designer Walter da Silva, the car got a bright, expressive appearance, and its “chips” were wipers located along the windshield pillars and hidden rear door handles hidden in a small triangular glass on the C-pillar. Also on the basis of “Leon” was created compact MPV Seat Altea.
A wide range of engines included naturally aspirated 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0 FSI engines, as well as turbocharged engines of 1.2, 1.4, 1.8 and 2.0 liters. Their power ranged from 86 to 185 hp. Turbodiesels 1.9 TDI and 2.0 TDI developed from 105 to 170 hp. “Charged” versions of the Seat Leon FR, Leon Cupra, as well as small-scale special versions were equipped with a two-liter gasoline turbo engine, the output of which is 209–310 hp.
In 2009, the model underwent a barely noticeable restyling and was produced in this form until 2012. In total, about 700 thousand cars were produced.
Seat Leon, 3rd generation, 2012
The third generation Seat Leon was offered in three-door hatchback, five-door hatchback and wagon body styles. The car was equipped with gasoline engines with direct injection and turbocharging.
Engine Volkswagen EA113 1.8T
Engine Volkswagen EA827/EA113 1.8
The EA113 1.8 engine of the Volkswagen EA827 segment was released in 1983. This engine was produced in both carburetor and injection versions. In addition to the differences in the injection system, the EA113 1.8 internal combustion engine had a turbocharged and atmospheric version. The turbine appeared on this engine in 1994. Continue reading Engine Volkswagen EA827/EA113 1.8
Engine Volkswagen EA111 1.2 TSI / TFSI
The 1.2 TSI engine is a representative of the EA111 segment in many ways resembles the 1.4 TSI. However, the main distinguishing feature is the cylinder head modification. The 1.2 TSI version has an aluminum cylinder block with wet cast iron liners. The diameter of the piston group has been reduced to 71 mm (originally this figure was 76.5 mm). Continue reading Engine Volkswagen EA111 1.2 TSI / TFSI
Engine Volkswagen EA113 2.0 TFSI
The two-liter engine of the EA113 TFSI series was released in 2004 and was developed on the basis of a naturally aspirated engine with direct fuel injection VW 2.0 FSI. The main difference between the two engines is not difficult to guess from the first letter added – the new engine is turbocharged. Continue reading Engine Volkswagen EA113 2.0 TFSI
Engine Volkswagen EA111 1.4 TSI TFSI
The turbocharged internal combustion engines of the EA111 model (1.2 TSI, 1.4l TSI) began to be installed on the cars of the VAG concern back in 2005. These internal combustion engines have a wide range of various modifications, and have replaced 2.0-liter four-cylinder aspirated engines. The very first engine in this lineup was a 1.4l TSI turbocharged internal combustion engine. Continue reading Engine Volkswagen EA111 1.4 TSI TFSI
Engine Volkswagen EA827 1.6
The EA827 1.6L engine was developed back in 1985. It was a block with a short-stroke crankshaft of 77.4mm and cylinder diameters of 81mm. Engine with one camshaft and eight valves in the cylinder head (SOHC 8V). The engine versions with injection technology on the intake shaft were equipped with a variable valve timing system. Adjustment of valve clearances on this engine is not necessary, because there are hydraulic compensators in the motor design. Continue reading Engine Volkswagen EA827 1.6