From 2009 until 2019, the company produced the 2.0-liter Volkswagen CFCA 2.0 TDI engine, which was fitted to the most potent minibuses on the redesigned T5 platform. With a twin turbocharger, this diesel produces 180 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque.
The following are also included in the EA189 series: CAYC, CAAC, CAGA, CAHA, CBAB, CFCA, CFGB, CLCA, CLJA, CKTB, CFHC, and CKUB.
Specifications
| Production years | 2009-2019 |
| Displacement, cc | 1968 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 180 |
| Torque output, Nm | 400 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 95.5 |
| Compression ratio | 16.5 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Bi-Turbo |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.0 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volkswagen Multivan 2010) — city — highway — combined |
9.8 6.7 7.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 165 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Caravelle T5 (7H) in 2009 – 2015; Caravelle T6 (SG) in 2015 – 2019;
- Volkswagen Multivan T5 (7H) in 2009 – 2015; Multivan T6 (SG) in 2015 – 2019;
- Volkswagen Transporter T5 (7H) in 2009 – 2015; Transporter T6 (SG) in 2015 – 2019.
Disadvantages of the VW CFCA engine
Because piezo injectors are very picky about fuel, pay close attention to the quality of diesel fuel;
A lot of the topics on the specialized T5 forums are related to rising oil consumption;
An overhaul is necessary when a broken drive belt gets trapped beneath the timing belt;
Frequently, the twin turbo module breaks down after 150,000 kilometers;
After 200,000 kilometers, an EGR valve or particulate filter may cause numerous issues.