Since 2017, the German company has assembled the 1.5-liter Volkswagen DADA 1.5 TSI engine, which powers a variety of contemporary models, including the large Arteon coupe and the compact Polo hatchback.
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 2017 |
| Displacement, cc | 1498 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 150 |
| Torque output, Nm | 250 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 74.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 85.9 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | DOHC, ACT |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | at intake and exhaust |
| 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 Arteon 2018) — city — highway — combined |
7.5 5.1 6.0 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~240 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi A1 2 (GB) since 2018;
- Audi A3 3 (8V) since 2017;
- Audi Q2 1 (GA) since 2018;
- Audi Q3 2 (F3) since 2018;
- Seat Arona 1 (KJ) since 2017;
- Seat Ateca 1 (KH) since 2018;
- Seat Ibiza 5 (6F) since 2017;
- Seat Leon 3 (5F) in 2018 – 2020; Leon 4 (KL) since 2020;
- Seat Tarraco 1 (KN) since 2018;
- Skoda Karoq 1 (NU) since 2017;
- Skoda Kodiaq 1 (NS) since 2018;
- Skoda Octavia 3 (5E) in 2017 – 2020; Octavia 4 (NX) since 2020;
- Skoda Scala 1 (NW) since 2018;
- Skoda Superb 3 (3V) since 2018;
- Volkswagen Arteon 1 (3H) since 2017;
- Volkswagen Golf 7 (5G) in 2017 – 2020; Golf 8 (CD) since 2020;
- Volkswagen Passat B8 (3G) since 2018;
- Volkswagen Polo 6 (AW) since 2018;
- Volkswagen T-Cross 1 (C1) since 2019;
- Volkswagen T-Roc 1 (A1) since 2017;
- Volkswagen Touran 2 (5T) since 2018.
Disadvantages of the VW DADA engine
Due to this motor’s relative novelty, not much is known about its malfunctions.
The engine has very high fuel quality requirements.
The behavior of a variable geometry turbine in a gasoline engine is unknown.
The push when the clutch is released in first gear is a major issue with the 1.5 TSI.