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Volkswagen EA827 (EA113)
Volkswagen EA827 (EA113)
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group
Production	1972–2013
Layout
Configuration	Inline-4
Displacement	1,297–1,984 cc (1.3–2.0 L; 79.1–121.1 cu in)
Cylinder bore	75–82.5 mm (3.0–3.2 in)
Piston stroke	73.4–92.8 mm (2.89–3.65 in)
Cylinder block material	Gray cast iron
Cylinder head material	Cast aluminium alloy
Valvetrain	2-, 4-, or 5-valve valves per cylinder, hydraulic valve lifters, belt-driven as single overhead camshaft (SOHC) or dual overhead camshaft (DOHC)
Compression ratio	8.0:1-10.5:1
Combustion
Fuel system	Carburetor or electronic fuel injection
Management	Bosch Motronic or Siemens Simos electronic engine control unit (ECU)
Fuel type	Petrol
Oil system	Wet sump
Cooling system	Water-cooled
Output
Power output	40–155 kW (54–211 PS; 54–208 bhp)
Torque output	144–280 N⋅m (106–207 lb⋅ft)
Dimensions
Dry weight	~ 110 kg (243 lb)

The EA827 family of petrol engines was initially developed by Audi under Ludwig Kraus's leadership. Introduced with the B1-series Audi 80 in 1972, it went on to power many Volkswagen Group models,^[5] with later derivatives of the engine still in production into the 2010s. This is a very robust water-cooled engine configuration for four- up to eight- cylinders. In Brazil, this engine was produced under the name Volkswagen AP [pt] AP (Alta Performance, "high performance").^[6] One defining characteristic of the EA827 was that the auxiliaries were all powered from an intermediate shaft off of the timing belt; this was because longer rubber belts were not a reliable option at the time the engine was originally designed.^[7]

There was also a range of EA827 diesel engines, sharing the 88-millimetre (3.46 in) cylinder spacing with the spark ignition petrol engines.^[8] An evolution of the EA827 engine called the EA113 [de] appeared in 1995 and gradually replaced the earlier version. The new model eschews the intermediate shaft, has a toothed belt driven water pump, a distributorless ignition system, and uses a crossflow cylinder head.^[7]

1.3

configuration: 1,297 cc (78 cu in) inline-four, bore and stroke 75.0 mm × 73.4 mm (2.95 in × 2.89 in)
head: SOHC two valves per cylinder
block: grey cast iron, five bearings
output: 44 kW (60 PS; 59 hp) at 5,500 rpm, 100 N⋅m (74 lb⋅ft) at 3,200 rpm
fuel: carburettor
application: Audi 80, Volkswagen Passat (B2)

1.4

configuration: 1,423 cc inline-four, bore and stroke 76.5 mm × 77.4 mm (3.01 in × 3.05 in)
head: SOHC 2-valve per cylinder, 10:1 compression
block: cast iron, five bearings
output: 62 kW (84 PS; 83 hp) at 5,500 rpm, 118 N⋅m (87 lb⋅ft) at 4,200 rpm
fuel: electronic injection [SPI] or carburettor
aspiration: cast aluminum intake manifold, cast iron exhaust manifold
application: Volkswagen Citi Golf and Volkswagen Polo Variant (South Africa).

1.5

configuration: 1,457 cc (89 cu in) inline-four, bore and stroke 79.5 mm × 73.4 mm (3.13 in × 2.89 in)
head: SOHC 2-valve per cylinder
block: grey cast iron, five bearings
output (70PS): 51 kW (70 PS; 69 hp) at 5,600 rpm, 121 N⋅m (89 lb⋅ft) at 2,800 rpm
output (85PS): 63 kW (86 PS; 84 hp) at 5,600 rpm, 125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 3,200 rpm
fuel: carburettor
application (70PS): Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Scirocco, Volkswagen Jetta
85PS: Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Volkswagen Passat

1.6 (1588 cc)

configuration: 1588 cc (96 cu in) inline 4, bore and stroke 79.5 mm × 80.0 mm (3.13 in × 3.15 in)
head: SOHC 2-valve per cylinder
block: grey cast iron, five bearings
output: 63 kW (85 PS; 84 hp) at 5600 rpm, 125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 2800 rpm
output (GTI): 81 kW (110 PS; 108 hp) at 5800 rpm, 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm
fuel: carburettor, K-Jetronic fuel injection
application: Volkswagen Golf GTI, Volkswagen Scirocco GTI, Audi 80, Volkswagen Passat

1.6 (1595 cc)

configuration: 1595 cc (97 cu in) inline 4, bore and stroke 81.0 mm × 77.4 mm (3.19 in × 3.05 in), 1.05 stroke ratio
head: SOHC 2-valve per cylinder
block: grey cast iron, five bearings
output

Output	Torque	Engine code	Applications
51 kW (70 PS; 69 hp) /5200 rpm	125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) /2800 rpm	PN; PP	Audi 80, Volkswagen Golf Mk II, Volkswagen Passat (B2), Volkswagen Santana (B2)
74 kW (101 PS; 100 hp) /5800 rpm	135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) /4400 rpm	AEK	Volkswagen Golf Mk III, Volkswagen Vento, Volkswagen Passat B4
74 kW (101 PS; 100 hp) /5800 rpm	140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) /3500 rpm	AFT	Volkswagen Golf Mk III, Volkswagen Vento, Volkswagen Passat B4, SEAT Ibiza Mk II, Seat Córdoba Mk II, Seat Toledo Mk I
74 kW (100 PS; 99 hp) /5300 rpm	140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) /3800 rpm	ADP; AHL	Audi A4 B5, Volkswagen Passat B5
74 kW (101 PS; 100 hp) /5600 rpm	145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) /3800 rpm	AEH; AKL; APF; AUR	Audi A3 Mk I, Audi A4 B5, Volkswagen Polo Mk III Classic/Variant, Volkswagen Golf Mk IV, Volkswagen Bora, Volkswagen Passat B5, Volkswagen New Beetle, Škoda Octavia, SEAT Ibiza Mk I, Seat Córdoba Mk I, Seat Toledo Mk II
75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) /5600 rpm	148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) /3800 rpm	AYD; AWH; AVU; ALZ; BFQ; BFS; BGU; BSE; BSF; AFX	Audi A3, Audi A4 B5-B7, Seat León Mk II, SEAT Altea, Seat Toledo Mk III, Škoda Octavia Mk I/II, Volkswagen Golf Mk IV/V/VI, Volkswagen Bora/Jetta, Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen Passat B5/B6, Citi Golf 1.6i and variants

fuel: Ecotronic carburettor, KE-Jetronic, Simos AFX has VWSA Bosch MP9 injection
aspiration: cast aluminum intake manifold, plastic variable length intake manifold, cast iron exhaust manifold

1.7

A 1,715 cc engine, originally used in the German Volkswagen Iltis,^[9] was also used mainly in the US market Sciroccos, Rabbits and Jettas but also in the Audi 4000 B2. It was built in Volkswagen of America's plant in New Stanton, Pennsylvania. This engine was also used in the Dodge Omni/Plymouth Horizon family of cars from 1978 until 1983. Power ranged from 63 to 75 hp (47 to 56 kW) in the Chrysler applications.^[10] Audi's first five-cylinder, petrol engine, the 2.1-litre EA828, was a 1.7 with one extra cylinder - although the EA828 made do without the complexity and weight of the intermediate shaft.^[7]

configuration: 1,715 cc (104.7 cu in) inline-four, bore and stroke 79.5 mm × 86.4 mm (3.13 in × 3.40 in).

1.8

configuration: 1781 cc inline 4, : bore /stroke 81/ 86.4 mm
head: SOHC 2-valve per cylinder
block: grey cast iron, five main bearings
fuel: carburettor, K/KE-Jetronic, mono-Motronic, mono-jetronic, CIS, CIS E, Digifant I, Digifant II
output

Output	Torque	Compression	Engine code
55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) at 5000 rpm	140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) at 2500 rpm	9.0:1	AAM; ANN
63 kW (85 PS; 84 hp) at 5200 rpm	133 N⋅m (98 lb⋅ft) at 3000 rpm	8.5:1	GX
66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) at 5400 rpm	142 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft) at 2600 rpm	9.0:1	RP
66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) at 5500 rpm	145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) at 2500 rpm	10.0:1	ABS; ADZ; ANP
67 kW (91 PS; 90 hp) at 5500 rpm	142 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft) at 3250 rpm	8.5:1	JH^[11]
72 kW (98 PS; 97 hp) at 5400 rpm	142 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft) at 3000 rpm	10.0:1	2H
75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) at 5250 rpm	149 N⋅m (110 lb⋅ft) at 3250 rpm	10.0:1	RD
82 kW (112 PS; 110 hp) at 5800 rpm	154 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft) at 3500 rpm	10.0:1	PB; EV; KT; JJ; DX; DZ

applications: Audi 80, Audi 100, Volkswagen Cabriolet, VW Golf/Rabbit, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Jetta

1.8 16V

configuration: 1781 cc inline 4, : bore / stroke 81.0 / 86.4 mm
head: DOHC 4-valve per cylinder
block: grey cast iron, five bearings
fuel: K/KE-Jetronic
output: 94 kW (128 PS; 126 hp) in SEAT Toledo MY 1992–1995, : - USDM Market - VW Scirocco (PL) 1986.5 - 1988 (1989)^[12]; 95 kW (129 PS; 127 hp) in SEAT Ibiza, SEAT Córdoba - ADL; - European Market - VW Scirocco (PL) 1990 - 1992 - Catalyst^[13]; 102 kW (139 PS; 137 hp) in Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Corrado; - European Market - VW Scirocco (KR) 1986 - 1990 - Non-Catalyst^[14]
application: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Scirocco, SEAT Ibiza, SEAT Córdoba, SEAT Toledo, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Corrado

1.9E

Thanks to improvements in casting technique, Volkswagen was once again able to expand the bore for this "1.9"-litre version. The cylinder walls are only 5.5 mm (0.22 in) thick.^[7] ID-code SD.

configuration: 1847 cc inline 4, : bore / stroke 82.5 / 86.4 mm
head: SOHC 2-valve per cylinder, 10,5: 1 compression ratio
block: grey cast iron, five bearings
fuel: KE-Jetronic
output: 83 kW (113 PS; 111 hp) at 5600 rpm, 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) at 3400 rpm
application: Audi 80, Audi 100

2.0

engine displacement & engine configuration: 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) straight-four engine (R4/I4); bore x stroke: 82.5 mm × 92.8 mm (3.25 in × 3.65 in), stroke ratio: 0.89:1 - undersquare/long-stroke, 496.1 cc per cylinder, compression ratio: 10.0-10.5:1
cylinder block & crankcase: CG25 grey cast iron; five main bearings; die–forged steel crankshaft, forged steel connecting rods
cylinder head & valvetrain: cast aluminium alloy; two valves per cylinder, 8 valves total, hydraulic bucket tappets, timing belt-driven one-piece cast single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
aspiration: cast aluminium alloy intake manifold
engine management: Bosch Motronic or Siemens Simos electronic engine control unit (ECU)
EWG-rated motive power & torque outputs, application, ID codes: 37 kW (50 PS; 49 hp) at 2,800 rpm; 140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) at 2,100-2,400 rpm — Volkswagen Industrial Motor multi-fuel (petrol / LPG / CNG) - CBS (08/06->); 43 kW (58 PS; 57 hp) at 2,800 rpm; 143 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft) at 2,100-2,400 rpm — Volkswagen Industrial Motor multi-fuel (petrol / LPG / CNG) - BEF (04/02->)
DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes: 80 kW (109 PS; 108 hp) at 5,400 rpm; 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm — Ecofuel (bivalent) (CNG) Touran, Caddy, Transporter/Caravelle - BSX; 85 kW (115 PS; 113 hp) at 5,400 rpm; 165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) at 3,200 rpm — AWG, AWF; 85 kW (115 PS; 113 hp) at 5,400 rpm; 166 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) at 2,600 rpm — AGG; 85 kW (115 PS; 113 hp) at 5,400 rpm; 166 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) at 3,200 rpm — 2E, ADY, ABA; 85 kW (115 PS; 113 hp) at 5,200 rpm; 170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) at 2,400 rpm — APK, AQY; 85 kW (115 PS; 113 hp) at 5,200 rpm; 170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) at 2,600 rpm — ATM; 85 kW (115 PS; 113 hp) at 5,200 rpm; 170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) at 2,700-4,700 rpm — AXA; 85 kW (115 PS; 113 hp) at 5,400 rpm; 172 N⋅m (127 lb⋅ft) at 3,200 rpm — AZH, AZJ; 85 kW (115 PS; 113 hp) at 5,400 rpm; 172 N⋅m (127 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm — AZM; 88 kW (120 PS; 118 hp) at 5,600 rpm; 174 N⋅m (128 lb⋅ft) at 2,400 rpm — ATF; 88 kW (120 PS; 118 hp) at 5,600 rpm; 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) at 2,600 rpm — AUZ, ASU, AVA
applications: SEAT Ibiza Mk2 & Mk3, SEAT Córdoba, SEAT Toledo Mk1, SEAT Alhambra, Škoda Fabia Mk1 (6Y), Škoda Octavia Mk1 (1U), Škoda Superb Mk1 (3U), Volkswagen Santana, Volkswagen Polo Mk4, Volkswagen Golf Mk3, Volkswagen Golf Mk4, Volkswagen Vento, Volkswagen Bora, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen Passat B3, Volkswagen Passat B4, Volkswagen Passat B5, Volkswagen Sharan (7M), Volkswagen Transporter (T5), Volkswagen Industrial Motor, Audi 80, Audi 100; This engine was neither assembled in the Porsche 924 nor in the AMC Gremlin, their respective engines being based on the 2.0 EA831 engine).

2.0 16V

Configuration: 1,984 cc inline 4 (121 cu in)
Cylinders: bore × stroke 82.5 × 92.8 mm (0.89), 496 cc/cylinder, 10.5:1 compression ratio
Block: grey cast iron, five bearings
Head: DOHC 4-valve per cylinder
Fuel: KE-Motronic ("CIS-E Motronic"), Digifant
Aspiration: long overhead cast aluminium intake manifold
output: 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp), 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) VW Passat B3 16V VW Jetta, Golf MKII, Golf MKIII, VW Corrado 16V
output: 103 kW (140 PS; 138 hp), 181 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) Audi 80/100 for some European markets
output: 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) at 6000 rpm, 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) at 4800 rpm VW Golf III GTI 16V, VW Passat B4 16V
application: Volkswagen Golf GTI, Volkswagen Passat, Audi 100, SEAT Córdoba Mk1 (ABF), SEAT Ibiza Mk2, SEAT Toledo Mk1, Volkswagen Jetta GLI, GTX, Golf GTI 16V, MK-II 1996-1999 146 PS, MK-III 2000 153 PS (Brazil), Parati GTI 16V (Brazil)

1.8 G60

configuration: 1781 cc inline 4, : bore /stroke 81 x 86.4 mm; 1763 cc inline 4, : bore /stroke 80.6 x 86.4 mm
head: SOHC 2-valve per cylinder, 8.0:1 compression ratio; DOHC 4-valves per cylinder, 8,5:1 compression ratio
block: Code PG: grey cast iron, five bearings
fuel: Bosch

aspiration: belt-driven G-Charger with intercooler

output: 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) at 5800 rpm, 225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft) at 3800 rpm — PG; 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) at 5800 rpm, 225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft) at 3800 rpm — 1H (Golf Rallye, 1763 cc); 154 kW (210 PS; 207 hp) at 5500 rpm, 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 4200 rpm — 3G (Golf Limited, DOHC 16V)

application: Volkswagen Golf Mk2 G60/Rallye/Limited, Volkswagen Passat G60, Volkswagen Corrado G60

References

↑ "Engine History: Audi's (and VW) EA827 Engine – The Inline Four That Could!". Curbside Classic. July 23, 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-07-23.
↑ "VW 1.8 EA827 engine (1972-1998)". Motor Car History.
↑ "VW's trends in China (Part 1): Production set to expand significantly through 2017". MarkLines.
↑ "Engine specifications for EA827/EA113 1.8, characteristics, oil, performance". My Motor List. 26 March 2023.
↑ "The Volkswagen EA827 engine family hit you in the craziest places". November 28, 2021.
↑ "The History of Watercooled VW Engines". Heritage Parts Center US.
1 2 3 4 "Engine History: Audi's (and VW) EA827 Engine – The Inline Four That Could!". Curbside Classic. December 10, 2023. Archived from the original on 31 July 2026.
↑ "VW 2.0 EA827 engine (1980-2013)". Motor Car History.
↑ www.automobile-catalog.com - 1977 Volkswagen Iltis Full Range Specs
↑ Lee, John (1990). Standard Catalog of Chrysler, 1924-1990. Iola, WI: Krause Publications, Inc. pp. 313–327. ISBN 0-87341-142-0.
↑ Koch, Jeff (November 2014). "Legendary". Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car. 10 (3). Bennington, VT: Hemmings Motor News: 23–24. ISSN 1555-6867.
↑ "Historical milestone: VW Scirocco II 16V". dw.com. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
↑ "Untitled Document". www.scirocco.org. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
↑ "Untitled Document". www.scirocco.org. Retrieved 2026-03-01.

External links

Volkswagen Group corporate website

[1] "Engine History: Audi's (and VW) EA827 Engine – The Inline Four That Could!". Curbside Classic. July 23, 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-07-23.

[2] "VW 1.8 EA827 engine (1972-1998)". Motor Car History.

[3] "VW's trends in China (Part 1): Production set to expand significantly through 2017". MarkLines.

[4] "Engine specifications for EA827/EA113 1.8, characteristics, oil, performance". My Motor List. 26 March 2023.

[5] "The Volkswagen EA827 engine family hit you in the craziest places". November 28, 2021.

[6] "The History of Watercooled VW Engines". Heritage Parts Center US.

[MNC13-7] 1 2 3 4 "Engine History: Audi's (and VW) EA827 Engine – The Inline Four That Could!". Curbside Classic. December 10, 2023. Archived from the original on 31 July 2026.

[8] "VW 2.0 EA827 engine (1980-2013)". Motor Car History.

[VW_iltis-9] www.automobile-catalog.com - 1977 Volkswagen Iltis Full Range Specs

[chrysler-10] Lee, John (1990). Standard Catalog of Chrysler, 1924-1990. Iola, WI: Krause Publications, Inc. pp. 313–327. ISBN 0-87341-142-0.

[S&ExC-11] Koch, Jeff (November 2014). "Legendary". Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car. 10 (3). Bennington, VT: Hemmings Motor News: 23–24. ISSN 1555-6867.

[12] "Historical milestone: VW Scirocco II 16V". dw.com. Retrieved 2026-03-01.

[13] "Untitled Document". www.scirocco.org. Retrieved 2026-03-01.

[14] "Untitled Document". www.scirocco.org. Retrieved 2026-03-01.

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