Engine Code: CAV (CAVA/CAVB/CAVC/CAVD)
Family: EA111, 1.4L TSI Twin-Charged (Turbo + Supercharger)
Type: Inline‑4, DOHC 16V, Gasoline, Transverse FWD
Displacement: 1.4L / 1390cc
Bore * Stroke: 76.5 mm * 75.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.0 : 1
Production: 2008–2012
Block / Head: Cast‑iron block / Aluminum head
Timing: Timing chain (hydraulic tensioner)
Fuel System: GDI Direct Injection
Induction: Twin‑charge (K03 turbo + Eaton supercharger)
Weight: ~130 kg
Power & Torque (Main Version)
- Max Power: 118kW / 160HP @ 5800rpm
- Max Torque: 240N·m @ 1500–4000rpm
- Other variants: 140HP/220N·m; 150HP/240N·m
Technical Highlights
- Twin‑charged: Turbo + supercharger = instant low‑end torque (240N·m @ 1500rpm)
- 16V DOHC + VVT: Intake variable valve timing
- Hydraulic lifters: No valve adjustment needed
- Chain timing: Maintenance‑free, no belt changes
- Euro 5 emission: Clean, efficient
- Oil capacity: 3.6L (5W‑30 recommended)
Application (VW / Audi / Skoda)
- VW Golf Mk6 / Jetta / Sagitar 1.4TSI
- VW Tiguan / Sharan 1.4TSI
- VW Passat B7 1.4TSI
- Audi A1 / A3 (8P) 1.4TSI
- Skoda Octavia Mk2 / Superb 1.4TSI
Common OE / Assembly Numbers
- 03C100036M
- CAV / CAVA / CAVB / CAVC / CAVD (engine code)
Core Selling Points
- EA111 CAV 1.4L Twin‑charge: 160HP/240N·m, world‑first twin‑charged production engine.
- Instant boost: Supercharger eliminates turbo lag, full torque @ 1500rpm.
- Direct injection + twin‑charge: 20% better fuel economy vs 2.0L NA.
- Cast‑iron block: Durable, high‑temp resistance, long lifespan.
- Timing chain: Saves $$$ on belt service, lower long‑term cost.
- Wide fitment: Golf/Jetta/Tiguan/A3, high aftermarket demand.
- Tested complete assembly: Ready to install, quality guaranteed.