Since 2017, the company has been producing the 2.5-liter 5-cylinder turbocharged Audi Daza, which is found in several charged models, including the RS3 hatchback, TT RS coupe, and RS Q3 crossover. This power unit’s modification with a particulate filter has its own DNWA index.
The EA855 series includes: BGP, CBTA, CEPA, CTSA, DAZA, DNWA.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 2480 |
| Fuel system | MPI + FSI |
| Power output, hp | 400 |
| Torque output, Nm | 480 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 20v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 82.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 92.8 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | AVS |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on both shafts |
| Turbocharging | BorgWarner B03G |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.1 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Audi RS3 2019) — city — highway — combined |
11.3 6.6 8.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 160 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi RS3 3 (8V) in 2017 – 2020;
- Audi RS Q3 2 (F3) since 2019;
- Audi TT RS 3 (8S) in 2019 – 2020.
Disadvantages of the Audi DNWA engine
The owner’s desire for tuning is the main cause of this engine’s issues.
However, the unit doesn’t cause much trouble unless the power is drastically increased.
Even an aluminum block that uses plasma spraying in place of sleeves functions flawlessly.
We were only able to locate complaints regarding vacuum tube cracks on specialized forums.