From 2010 to 2020, the company assembled and installed the 2.0-liter Volkswagen CFHC diesel engine on well-known company models like the Jetta, Touran, and Skoda Superb. This engine was used on the Caddy until 2020; the majority of the engines in the series were manufactured until 2015.
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 | 2010-2020 |
| Displacement, cc | 1968 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 140 |
| Torque output, Nm | 320 |
| 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 | BorgWarner BV40 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.3 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Skoda Superb 2010) — city — highway — combined |
7.5 5.0 5.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~320 000 |
| Weight, kg | 165 |
The engine was installed on:
- Seat Altea 1 (5P) in 2010 – 2015;
- Seat Leon 2 (1P) in 2010 – 2012;
- Skoda Octavia 2 (1Z) in 2010 – 2013;
- Skoda Superb 2 (3T) in 2010 – 2015;
- Skoda Yeti 1 (5L) in 2010 – 2015;
- Volkswagen Caddy 3 (2K) in 2010 – 2015; Caddy 4 (SA) in 2015 – 2020;
- Volkswagen Golf 6 (5K) in 2010 – 2013;
- Volkswagen Golf Plus 1 (5M) in 2010 – 2014;
- Volkswagen Jetta 6 (1B) in 2010 – 2014;
- Volkswagen Touran 1 (1T) in 2010 – 2015.
Disadvantages of the VW CFHC engine
The majority of the series’ flaws have already been fixed in this updated version of diesels.
And up to 200,000 kilometers, this unit doesn’t cause any problems if you don’t save fuel.
It is crucial to keep an eye on the timing belt’s condition because the valves typically bend when it breaks.
The EGR valve frequently clogs, so it is important to be aware of this.
Lubricant leaks, air flow sensor malfunctions, and particulate filter malfunctions have all been reported.