The VW/Audi 2.0 TDI CBA (specifically the CBAA/CBAB) is a highly popular 2.0-liter common-rail diesel engine that served as the “standard” high-efficiency powerplant for the Volkswagen Group between 2008 and 2015. It is the smoother, more refined successor to the older BKD (Pump-Duse) engines, focusing on a balance of daily driveability and exceptional fuel economy.
Type: 2.0L Inline 4-Cylinder, 16-Valve Diesel
Valvetrain: Double Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Induction: Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT)
Fuel System: Bosch Common Rail Direct Injection (Piezo Injectors)
Power Output: Typically 103 kW (140 hp) at 4,200 rpm (CBAA is the 100 kW version).
Torque: A solid 320 Nm available from 1,750 to 2,500 rpm.
Refined Operation: The shift to common-rail technology allowed for multiple injection events per cycle, which significantly reduced the “diesel knock” associated with older VW engines.
Linear Power Delivery: Thanks to the VGT, the CBA engine avoids the “all-or-nothing” surge of older turbos, providing a smooth, predictable pull from low revs that makes it very easy to drive in city traffic.
Exceptional Economy: This engine is a fuel-saver’s favorite, easily achieving highway figures below 5.5L/100km, making it ideal for long-distance commuting.
Build Quality: It features a cast iron block and aluminum alloy head, maintaining the ruggedness the TDI brand is known for while incorporating modern electronic controls.
The CBA engine was the “go-to” choice for many of the most successful vehicles in the VAG lineup:
VW Tiguan (The most common application for the CBAB).
VW Golf Mk6 (2.0 TDI 140 models).
VW Passat (B6).
Audi A3 (8P).
VW Eos / Scirocco (2.0 TDI variants)
R24500,00
