The AXA gasoline engine has a volume of 1984 cm3 and a power of 115 hp. Volkswagen AG produced this engine from 2003 to 2013. It was installed on models that were part of the T5 series of trucks and passenger cars (Caravelle, Multivan, Transporter).
This engine has 4 cylinders (they are arranged in line here) and 8 valves with hydraulic compensators. The block itself is cast iron here, but the cylinder head is made of aluminum.
It should also be noted that this engine is equipped with a single camshaft (SOHC scheme), multi-point injection, timing belt drive, liquid cooling and 5 main bearings.
AXA engines comply with either the Euro 4 standard (if produced before 2009) or Euro 5 standard (if they left the assembly line in 2009 or later).
The compression ratio of the described internal combustion engine is 10.3: 1, and the oil volume is 5 liters.
It is necessary to say a few words about fuel consumption. It is known that the 2010 VW Transporter T5, equipped with an AXA engine, spends 10.4 liters of gasoline per 100 km in the combined drive.
AXA engine applicability
- Volkswagen : Caravelle (2003-2015), Multivan (2003-2015), Transporter (2003-2015)
| AXA Engine Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Volume (cm3) | 1984 |
| Power (hp) | 115 |
| Torque | 170 Nm |
| Timing drive | Belt |
| Environmental class | Euro 4/5 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline AI-92 |
| ICE features | SOHC |
| Supply system | Injector |
| hydraulic lifters | Yes |
| Cylinder block | Cast iron R4 |
| Cylinder head | Aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder diameter | 82.5 mm |
| Stroke | 92.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.3 |
| Phase regulator | No |
| Turbocharging | No |
| Engine oil | 5.0 L 5W-30 |
| Average resource | 400 000 km |
Disadvantages and problems of the AXA engine
- The AXA engine is considered reliable and unpretentious (it is quite possible to drive more than 500,000 km on it without serious problems). However, on significant runs, piston rings can lie here.
- In addition, at some point, the idle speed controller may become dirty here.
- Also, troubles with failures of the crankshaft position sensor and the coolant temperature sensor are possible here.
- On top of that, the owner of the AXA engine should pay special attention to the timing belt. We must not forget to change it in time. Otherwise, the belt may break, which can lead to bending of the valves here.
Tuning prospects
Stage 1 chip tuning can increase the power of the AXA engine from 115 to 126 hp. In parallel, the torque will also increase – from 170 to about 185 Nm.
High-quality chip tuning involves an individual selection of firmware for each specific engine and car. And this allows you to achieve improved dynamics in different speed modes, eliminate floating speed and smooth out jerks.
Also on sale you can find special modules that connect to the sensors of the engine and correct the readings from them. According to available information, they can be used to achieve power up to 129 hp. and torque up to 191 Nm.
