Volkswagen CFCA Specifications
| Engine Model: Volkswagen CFCA |
| Engine Type: 4-cycle 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel |
| Total Displacement: 120.1 cu.in (1.97 L) |
| Rated Engine Power: 150 Hp (110 kW) at 4000 rpm |
| Fuel System Type: Common rail direct injection |
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The Volkswagen CFCA is a 2.0-liter,
four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, representing a core member of
the EA288 engine family. Designed as a successor to the EA189 units, it
was engineered to meet stringent Euro 5 and early Euro 6 emission
standards without selective catalytic reduction (SCR/AdBlue) in its
initial configuration. The engine employs advanced technologies
including a dual-loop exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system, a
high-pressure common rail fuel system with piezoelectric injectors, and
a variable geometry turbocharger (VGT).
Noted for its strong low-end torque, fuel efficiency, and refinement,
the CFCA was widely deployed across the Volkswagen Group's
transverse-platform vehicles. However, its complex emission control
systems are prone to issues such as EGR valve clogging and diesel
particulate filter (DPF) regeneration problems, particularly under
short-trip, low-speed driving conditions, necessitating proactive and
informed maintenance for long-term reliability.
Engine Type: Inline-4 cylinder, liquid-cooled, turbocharged and
intercooled, common rail direct injection diesel. Displacement: 1968 cc
(1.968 L) / 120.1 cu.in.
Bore x Stroke: 81.0 mm x 95.5 mm / 3.19 in x 3.76 in.
Compression Ratio: 16.2:1. Firing Order: 1-3-4-2.
Direction of Rotation: Clockwise (viewed from the front/flywheel end).
Maximum Power Output: 110 kW (150 hp) at 3500-4000 rpm.
Maximum Torque Output: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft) at 1750-3000 rpm.
Fuel Requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel (EN 590 or equivalent).
Emission Standards Compliance: Euro 5 and early Euro 6 (without SCR).
Material: Cast iron with compacted graphite (GJV-450).
Construction: Deep-skirt design with an integrated upper crankcase.
Features cross-bolted main bearing caps for exceptional rigidity.
Crankshaft: Forged steel, five main bearings. Journal diameter: 65.0 mm
/ 2.559 in. Crankpin diameter: 55.0 mm / 2.165 in. Pistons: aluminum
alloy with re-entrant combustion bowl. Oil jet cooling.
Connecting Rods: Cracked (fracture-split) connecting rods, high-strength
steel.
Material: aluminum alloy.
Head Construction: DOHC, 16-valve design. Timing belt driven camshafts.
Valve Arrangement: 4 valves per cylinder, roller finger followers with
hydraulic lash adjusters.
Variable Valve Timing: Exhaust camshaft phaser (vane-type).
Valve Diameters: Intake: 30.5 mm / 1.201 in. Exhaust: 26.0 mm / 1.024
in.
Injection Type: Common rail direct injection.
Injection Pump: Camshaft-driven, single-piston high-pressure pump (up to
2000 bar).
Fuel Rail and Injectors: Common rail with piezoelectric injectors for
multiple injections.
Turbocharger: Variable geometry turbocharger (VGT), water-cooled bearing
housing.
Glow Plugs: Quick-start ceramic glow plugs.
Type: Pressure-fed, full-flow with variable displacement vane-type oil
pump.
Oil Pump: Two-stage, switchable vane pump (crankshaft-driven).
Oil Filter: Cartridge-type, top-mounted.
Oil Cooler: Engine oil cooler (oil-to-coolant) standard.
Oil Capacity: 4.7 L / 5.0 US qt.
Recommended Oil Grade: Full synthetic, low-ash, VW standard 507 00.
Viscosity 5W-30.
Operating Oil Pressure: 2.0-3.0 bar at hot idle (29-44 psi), 3.5-4.5 bar
at 2000 rpm (51-65 psi).
Type: Dual-circuit, pressurized system.
Water Pump: Timing belt-driven centrifugal pump.
Thermostat: Map-controlled thermostat.
Coolant Capacity: 7.8 L / 8.2 US qt.
Coolant Type: VW G12++ or G13 (pink/purple) antifreeze.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR): Dual-loop system (high-pressure and
low-pressure circuits).
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF): Integrated wall-flow filter.
Electrical System: 12-volt negative ground, high-output alternator
(180A).
Engine Management: Bosch EDC17 engine control unit.
Overall Length: 550 mm / 21.7 in.
Overall Width: 700 mm / 27.6 in.
Overall Height: 700 mm / 27.6 in.
Dry Weight: 160 kg / 353 lbs.
Engine Oil Change Interval: Up to 30,000 km or 24 months (LongLife).
Fixed: 15,000 km or 12 months. Shorter intervals are often recommended.
Oil Filter Change: Every oil change. Fuel Filter Change: Every 60,000 km
(37,300 miles) or as specified. Air Filter Change: Every 60,000 km or as
inspected.
Timing Belt Replacement: Mandatory at 210,000 km (130,500 miles) or 7
years (some markets: 160,000 km / 100,000 miles). DPF Maintenance:
Requires periodic active regenerations via extended highway driving. EGR
and Intake Cleaning: Recommended inspection/cleaning every
120,000-160,000 km (75,000-100,000 miles).
Cylinder Head Bolts: Torque-to-yield (TTY). Sequence: 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) +
90° + 90°.
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (Vertical): 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) + 90° turn (TTY).
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (Lateral): 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) + 90° turn.
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts: 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) + 90° turn (TTY, replace).
Glow Plugs: 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
Oil Drain Plug: 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Fuel Injection Pump Sprocket Bolt: 50 Nm (37 lb-ft) + 90° turn.
Wheel Bolts: 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
Volkswagen Golf Mk7: Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volkswagen Passat B7/B8: Passat 2.0 TDI.
Volkswagen Tiguan (Second Generation): Tiguan 2.0 TDI.
Volkswagen Touran (Second Generation): Touran 2.0 TDI.
Audi A3 (8V): Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Audi A4 (B8): Audi A4 2.0 TDI.
Skoda Octavia (Third Generation): Octavia 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon (Third Generation): Leon 2.0 TDI.
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