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Engine-group and variant data from Wikipedia's discontinued petrol list. These are Volkswagen Group records, including other Group marques; a listed application is not automatically a Volkswagen fitment.
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2.0 R4 52–55 kW (EA831)
Source fieldEngine dataidentificationparts code prefix: 046, ID codes: CL, CHengine displacement & engine configuration1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) inline-four engine (R4/I4); bore × stroke: 86.5 mm × 84.4 mm (3.41 in × 3.32 in), stroke ratio: 1.02:1 – square engine, 496.0 cc per cylinder, compression ratios: CL – 7.0:1, CH – 8.3:1cylinder block & crankcasegrey cast iron; die-forged steel crankshaftcylinder head & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; SOHC; 8 valvesDIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codesCL : 52 kW (71 PS; 70 bhp) at 4,300 rpm; 132 N⋅m (97 lbf⋅ft) at 2,400DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codesCH : 55 kW (75 PS; 74 bhp) at 4,300 rpm; 152 N⋅m (112 lbf⋅ft) at 2,400applicationVolkswagen LT (CH: 04/75–11/82, CL: 05/76-??/??)
2.3 R4 105 kW
Source fieldEngine dataidentificationparts code prefix: 00A, ID code: AGL Mercedes-Benz M111 engineengine displacement & engine configuration2,295 cc (140 cu in) inline-four engine (R4/I4); bore: 90.9 mm (3.58 in) stroke: 88.4 mm (3.48 in), stroke ratio: 1.03:1, 573.7 cc per cylinder, viscous cooling fancylinder block & crankcasegrey cast iron; die-forged steel crankshaftcylinder head & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; DOHC; 8 valvesaspirationcast aluminium alloy; cast ironDIN-rated motive power & torque output105 kW (143 PS; 141 bhp)applicationVolkswagen LT (05/96–11/01)
Volkswagen Group engine directory
Additional mechanical and system details
The source may discuss several variants in each section. These are reported components and systems, not a guarantee that every item applies to every code.
2.0 R4 52–55 kW (EA831)
Source fieldAdditional hardware and system detailscylinder block & crankcasegrey cast iron; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: fivecylinder head & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: two; total valves: 8; single overhead camshaftfuel systemcarburettor
2.3 R4 105 kW
Source fieldAdditional hardware and system detailscylinder block & crankcasegrey cast iron; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: fivecylinder head & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: two; total valves: 8; double overhead camshaft; timing-chain drivefuel system, ignition system & engine managementindirect injection; multipoint injection
Data adapted from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0. Production dates and fitments reflect that revision; verify the exact engine code, market and vehicle before applying a specification.
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Wikipedia: List of discontinued Volkswagen Group petrol engines. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1381198237; accessed 2026-11-10.
Further Wikipedia-sourced detailsThe following additional information is drawn from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. An open-ended date reflects the source snapshot, not confirmed current production or fitment.Additional component and system specificationsEach source section can include several variants. Components, pressures and emissions systems are reported for that section and do not automatically apply to every code; exceptions are noted where the source provides them.2.0 R4 52–55 kW (EA831)Source fieldAdditional detailscylinder head & valvetrainValve actuation: bucket tappets; Camshaft drive: beltfuel systemFuel metering: carburettor is described; Fuel octane as stated: 85 RON; Fuel octane as stated: 80 RON2.3 R4 105 kWSource fieldAdditional detailscylinder head & valvetrainValve actuation: bucket tappets; Camshaft drive: chainfuel system, ignition system & engine managementInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injector location: intake manifoldPage organisation changed
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Revision 2: Volkswagen Group discontinued petrol engines — Four-cylinder LT/MWM
Engine-group and variant data from Wikipedia's discontinued petrol list. These are Volkswagen Group records, including other Group marques; a listed application is not automatically a Volkswagen fitment.
View this section in the cited Wikipedia revision.
2.0 R4 52–55 kW (EA831)
| Source field | Engine data |
|---|
| identification | parts code prefix: 046, ID codes: CL, CH |
| engine displacement & engine configuration | 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) inline-four engine (R4/I4); bore × stroke: 86.5 mm × 84.4 mm (3.41 in × 3.32 in), stroke ratio: 1.02:1 – square engine, 496.0 cc per cylinder, compression ratios: CL – 7.0:1, CH – 8.3:1 |
| cylinder block & crankcase | grey cast iron; die-forged steel crankshaft |
| cylinder head & valvetrain | cast aluminium alloy; SOHC; 8 valves |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes | CL : 52 kW (71 PS; 70 bhp) at 4,300 rpm; 132 N⋅m (97 lbf⋅ft) at 2,400 |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes | CH : 55 kW (75 PS; 74 bhp) at 4,300 rpm; 152 N⋅m (112 lbf⋅ft) at 2,400 |
| application | Volkswagen LT (CH: 04/75–11/82, CL: 05/76-??/??) |
2.3 R4 105 kW
| Source field | Engine data |
|---|
| identification | parts code prefix: 00A, ID code: AGL Mercedes-Benz M111 engine |
| engine displacement & engine configuration | 2,295 cc (140 cu in) inline-four engine (R4/I4); bore: 90.9 mm (3.58 in) stroke: 88.4 mm (3.48 in), stroke ratio: 1.03:1, 573.7 cc per cylinder, viscous cooling fan |
| cylinder block & crankcase | grey cast iron; die-forged steel crankshaft |
| cylinder head & valvetrain | cast aluminium alloy; DOHC; 8 valves |
| aspiration | cast aluminium alloy; cast iron |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque output | 105 kW (143 PS; 141 bhp) |
| application | Volkswagen LT (05/96–11/01) |
Volkswagen Group engine directory
Additional mechanical and system details
The source may discuss several variants in each section. These are reported components and systems, not a guarantee that every item applies to every code.
2.0 R4 52–55 kW (EA831)
| Source field | Additional hardware and system details |
|---|
| cylinder block & crankcase | grey cast iron; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: five |
| cylinder head & valvetrain | aluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: two; total valves: 8; single overhead camshaft |
| fuel system | carburettor |
2.3 R4 105 kW
| Source field | Additional hardware and system details |
|---|
| cylinder block & crankcase | grey cast iron; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: five |
| cylinder head & valvetrain | aluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: two; total valves: 8; double overhead camshaft; timing-chain drive |
| fuel system, ignition system & engine management | indirect injection; multipoint injection |
Data adapted from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0. Production dates and fitments reflect that revision; verify the exact engine code, market and vehicle before applying a specification.
Sources
Curated reference notes. Applicability follows the cited sources; hardware testing by this wiki is not implied.
Revision 3: Volkswagen Group discontinued petrol engines — Four-cylinder LT/MWM
Engine-group and variant data from Wikipedia's discontinued petrol list. These are Volkswagen Group records, including other Group marques; a listed application is not automatically a Volkswagen fitment.
View this section in the cited Wikipedia revision.
2.0 R4 52–55 kW (EA831)
| Source field | Engine data |
|---|
| identification | parts code prefix: 046, ID codes: CL, CH |
| engine displacement & engine configuration | 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) inline-four engine (R4/I4); bore × stroke: 86.5 mm × 84.4 mm (3.41 in × 3.32 in), stroke ratio: 1.02:1 – square engine, 496.0 cc per cylinder, compression ratios: CL – 7.0:1, CH – 8.3:1 |
| cylinder block & crankcase | grey cast iron; die-forged steel crankshaft |
| cylinder head & valvetrain | cast aluminium alloy; SOHC; 8 valves |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes | CL : 52 kW (71 PS; 70 bhp) at 4,300 rpm; 132 N⋅m (97 lbf⋅ft) at 2,400 |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs, ID codes | CH : 55 kW (75 PS; 74 bhp) at 4,300 rpm; 152 N⋅m (112 lbf⋅ft) at 2,400 |
| application | Volkswagen LT (CH: 04/75–11/82, CL: 05/76-??/??) |
2.3 R4 105 kW
| Source field | Engine data |
|---|
| identification | parts code prefix: 00A, ID code: AGL Mercedes-Benz M111 engine |
| engine displacement & engine configuration | 2,295 cc (140 cu in) inline-four engine (R4/I4); bore: 90.9 mm (3.58 in) stroke: 88.4 mm (3.48 in), stroke ratio: 1.03:1, 573.7 cc per cylinder, viscous cooling fan |
| cylinder block & crankcase | grey cast iron; die-forged steel crankshaft |
| cylinder head & valvetrain | cast aluminium alloy; DOHC; 8 valves |
| aspiration | cast aluminium alloy; cast iron |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque output | 105 kW (143 PS; 141 bhp) |
| application | Volkswagen LT (05/96–11/01) |
Volkswagen Group engine directory
Additional mechanical and system details
The source may discuss several variants in each section. These are reported components and systems, not a guarantee that every item applies to every code.
2.0 R4 52–55 kW (EA831)
| Source field | Additional hardware and system details |
|---|
| cylinder block & crankcase | grey cast iron; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: five |
| cylinder head & valvetrain | aluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: two; total valves: 8; single overhead camshaft |
| fuel system | carburettor |
2.3 R4 105 kW
| Source field | Additional hardware and system details |
|---|
| cylinder block & crankcase | grey cast iron; forged-steel crankshaft; main bearings: five |
| cylinder head & valvetrain | aluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: two; total valves: 8; double overhead camshaft; timing-chain drive |
| fuel system, ignition system & engine management | indirect injection; multipoint injection |
Data adapted from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0. Production dates and fitments reflect that revision; verify the exact engine code, market and vehicle before applying a specification.
Sources
Curated reference notes. Applicability follows the cited sources; hardware testing by this wiki is not implied.
Further Wikipedia-sourced details
The following additional information is drawn from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. An open-ended date reflects the source snapshot, not confirmed current production or fitment.
Additional component and system specifications
Each source section can include several variants. Components, pressures and emissions systems are reported for that section and do not automatically apply to every code; exceptions are noted where the source provides them.
| Source field | Additional details |
|---|
| cylinder head & valvetrain | Valve actuation: bucket tappets; Camshaft drive: belt |
| fuel system | Fuel metering: carburettor is described; Fuel octane as stated: 85 RON; Fuel octane as stated: 80 RON |
| Source field | Additional details |
|---|
| cylinder head & valvetrain | Valve actuation: bucket tappets; Camshaft drive: chain |
| fuel system, ignition system & engine management | Injection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injector location: intake manifold |