First unveiled in 2016, the 1.5-liter Volkswagen DACA 1.5 TSI turbo engine started to be fitted on well-known concern models like the Golf 7 and Seat Leon 3 a year later. The BlueMotion index is a particularly cost-effective modification of such a power unit.
CWVA, CWVB, CJZA, CJZB, CHPA, CMBA, CXSA, CZCA, CZDA, CZEA, DJKA, DACA, and DADA are all part of the EA211 series.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2016 |
| Displacement, cc | 1498 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 130 |
| Torque output, Nm | 200 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 74.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 85.9 |
| Compression ratio | 12.5 |
| Features | DOHC, ACT |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | on both shafts |
| Turbocharging | VGT |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Golf Sportsvan 2018) — city — highway — combined |
6.2 4.4 5.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Seat Leon 3 (5F) in 2018 – 2020; Leon 4 (KL) since 2020;
- Volkswagen Golf 7 (5G) in 2017 – 2020; Golf 8 (CD) since 2020;
- Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 1 (AM) in 2017 – 2020.
Disadvantages of the VW DACA engine
Little is known about the dependability of these units, which have only recently started to be installed.
The engine has high requirements for fuel quality.
There has never been a turbine with variable geometry installed on a mass-produced gasoline engine.
They complain about the motor’s jerky operation at low speeds on specialized forums.