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COMPLETE ENGINE : Engine Volkswagen CTHA

The 1.4-liter turbocharged Volkswagen CTHA 1.4 TSI engine was assembled from 2010 to 2015 and put on a restyled version of the popular Tiguan crossover, as well as Sharan and Jetta. This unit belonged to the updated series and was significantly more reliable than its predecessors.
The EA111-TSI series includes: CBZA, CBZB, BMY, BWK, CAVA, CAVD, CAXA, CDGA, CTHA.

    PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

    EA111 1rx9

    The 1.4-liter turbocharged Volkswagen CTHA 1.4 TSI engine was assembled from 2010 to 2015 and put on a restyled version of the popular Tiguan crossover, as well as Sharan and Jetta. This unit belonged to the updated series and was significantly more reliable than its predecessors.
    The EA111-TSI series includes: CBZA, CBZB, BMY, BWK, CAVA, CAVD, CAXA, CDGA, CTHA.


    Specifications

    Production years

    2010-2015

    Displacement, cc

    1390

    Fuel system

    direct injection

    Power output, hp

    150

    Torque output, Nm

    240

    Cylinder block

    cast iron R4

    Block head

    aluminum 16v

    Cylinder bore, mm

    76.5

    Piston stroke, mm

    75.6

    Compression ratio

    10.0

    Features

    DOHC

    Hydraulic lifters

    yes

    Timing drive

    chain

    Phase regulator

    on the intake shaft

    Turbocharging

    KKK K03 & Eaton TVS

    Recommended engine oil

    5W-30

    Engine oil capacity, liter

    3.6

    Fuel type

    petrol

    Euro standards

    EURO 5

    Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Tiguan 2012)
    — city
    — highway
    — combined

    10.1
    6.7
    8.0

    Engine lifespan, km

    ~270 000

    Weight, kg

    130



    The engine was installed on:
     Volkswagen Jetta 6 (1B) in 2010 – 2015;
     Volkswagen Sharan 2 (7N) in 2010 – 2015;
     Volkswagen Tiguan 1 (5N) in 2011 – 2015.


    Disadvantages of the VW CTHA engine

     The main problems of this engine are related to detonation due to fuel quality.
     Often the pistons simply crack and then it is recommended to replace them with forged ones.
     The unit is prone to carbon formation on the valves, which is why the compression drops.
     The timing chain has a modest resource, it can stretch up to 100 thousand km.
     Often the electronic control valve fails and a little less often the wastegate of the turbine.
     Even on specialized forums, many complain about frequent antifreeze leaks in the intercooler area.