Since 2018, the German company has been assembling the 1.4-liter Volkswagen DJKA turbo engine, which is fitted to numerous well-known models like the Taos, Karoq, and Octavia. This engine comes in two versions: the Euro 6 version has a particulate filter, while the Euro 5 version does not.
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 2018 |
| Displacement, cc | 1395 |
| 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 | 80 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | on both shafts |
| Turbocharging | IHI RHF3 |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.8 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Taos 2021) — city — highway — combined |
9.2 5.7 8.0 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 106 |
The engine was installed on:
- Skoda Karoq 1 (NU) since 2018;
- Skoda Octavia 4 (NX) since 2019;
- Volkswagen Golf 8 (CD) since 2021;
- Volkswagen Taos 1 (CP) since 2020.
Disadvantages of the VW DJKA engine
There are no comprehensive statistics regarding the breakdowns of this newly developed turbo engine;
Various noises and rattling under the hood have been the primary complaints thus far.
The timing belt is replaced every 120,000 kilometers in accordance with the regulations, and the valves bend when it breaks;
Although it has a small resource, a water pump with two thermostats is not inexpensive;
There hasn’t yet been a typical issue with the EA211 series’ thrust wedge of the turbine actuator.