The popular Golf, Jetta, Beetle, and Passat models for the US market were equipped with the 2.5-liter Volkswagen CBTA gasoline engine, which was manufactured from 2008 to 2014. There were multiple analogues of this power unit with entirely different CBUA and CCCA indices.
BGP, CBTA, CEPA, CTSA, DAZA, and DNWA are all part of the EA855 series.
Specifications
| Production years | 2008-2014 |
| Displacement, cc | 2480 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 170 |
| Torque output, Nm | 240 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 20v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 82.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 92.8 |
| Compression ratio | 10.3 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on the intake shaft |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Passat 2012) — city — highway — combined |
17.1 8.6 11.7 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Beetle 2 (5C) in 2011 – 2014;
- Volkswagen Golf 6 (5K) in 2009 – 2014;
- Volkswagen Jetta 5 (1K) in 2008 – 2010; Jetta 6 (1B) in 2010 – 2014;
- Volkswagen Passat NMS (A32) in 2011 – 2014.
Disadvantages of the VW CBTA engine
The only issue the owners have with this power unit is fuel consumption; otherwise, it is very dependable;
If there are significant traction failures, begin looking for the fuel pump or its filter;
The water pump and ignition coils are not the best resources;
The coolant temperature sensor is the most prevalent electrical concern;
Tensioners may need to be used in place of the timing chain on runs longer than 200,000 kilometers.