Engine Codes for EA888 Engines
EA888 Engine Codes
You’ll need the engine code whenever you want to replace parts. It helps you verify whether a replacement part is compatible with your engine. That’s why you’ll find all the engine codes for transversely and longitudinally mounted EA888 engines, along with other important information, right here.
EA888 1st-generation engines
Basic Technical Data EA888 Gen1
- Engine Type: Inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine
- Valve Train: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
- Injection: Direct injection (FSI/TSI)
- Block: Cast iron block
- Forcing: Turbocharger (BorgWarner K03)
- Displacement Variants: 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TSI
EA888 2nd-generation engines
Basic technical data EA888 Gen.2
- Type: Inline 4-cylinder petrol engine
- Valve drive: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder (16V), timing chain, variable intake - camshaft adjustment
- Fuel injection: Direct injection (TSI/TFSI) with high-pressure pump up to approx. 200 bar
- Block: Grey cast iron cylinder block with aluminium cylinder head
- Turbocharging: Exhaust gas turbocharger (BorgWarner K03)
- Displacement variants: 1.8 TSI – 1798 cm³ and 2.0 TSI / TFSI – 1984 cm³
EA888 3rd-generation engines
Basic technical data EA888 Gen.3 and Gen3b
- Type: Inline 4-cylinder petrol engine
- Valve drive: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, timing chain, variable valve timing; Audi Valvelift System (AVS) depending on variant
- Injection: Direct injection; in later Gen.3 versions in certain markets, partly combined with intake manifold injection
- Block: Grey cast iron cylinder block / crankcase (GJL 250), aluminium cylinder head
- Turbocharging: Exhaust gas turbocharger with intercooler; depending on power output, IHI IS12, IS20 or IS38
- Displacement variants: 1.8 TSI / TFSI = 1798 cm³; 2.0 TSI / TFSI = 1984 cm³
EA888 Gen.3
Main series from 2011 to 2020; described in public overviews as ‘ Gen.3 with valve lift on the exhaust side’.
EA888 Gen3b
Later, more efficiency-oriented variant (‘ Gen.3 Bz’); Public sources describe valve lift on the intake side. Audi documents describe a B-cycle/Miller-like configuration for this.
Practical difference Gen.3 and Gen3b
The Gen3b differs primarily in terms of valve lift/valve stroke concept, efficiency configuration, compression and calibration. This is why this generation is listed separately in the table.
EA888 4th-generation engines
Basic technical data EA888 evo4
- Type: Inline 4-cylinder petrol engine with turbocharging
- Valve drive: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, timing chain, variable valve timing
- Fuel injection: Direct injection up to approx. 350 bar, partly combined with intake manifold injection
- Block: Grey cast iron cylinder block with aluminium cylinder head
- Turbocharging: Exhaust gas turbocharger (Continental or Garrett) with intercooler
- Displacement variants: 2.0 TSI / TFSI – 1984 cm³
EA888 5th-generation engines
Basic technical data EA888 evo5
- Type: Inline 4-cylinder petrol engine with turbocharging
- Injection: 500-bar high-pressure fuel system (Miller cycle)
- Turbocharging: turbocharger with variable geometry
- Displacement variants: 2.0 TSI / TFSI – 1984 cm³
Key innovations
- New intercooler
- New turbocharger
- New injection system
- Revised camshaft with electric camshaft adjustment
- Crankshaft journal increased from 47.8 mm to 50.0 mm
- Conrods shortened from 144 mm to 140 mm
- Thicker piston crown
- 500 bar injection pressure
- The fuel pump is driven via the balance shaft in the crankcase.
Our EA888 tuning guides
2.0 Engine Tuning Guides
Tuning guide for 2.0 EA888 evo4 from 280 hp
Even more power for your Golf 8 R!
2.0 Engine Tuning Guides
Tuning guide for 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen.1&2 from 200 hp
Professional performance upgrade for 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen.1&2 from 200 hp
2.0 Engine Tuning Guides
Tuning guide for 2.0 EA888 Gen.3 from 265 hp
The guide for Golf 7 R engines from 265 hp as standard, for example
2.0 Engine Tuning Guides
Tuning guide for 2.0 EA888 evo4 up to 265 hp
Even more power for your GTI!
2.0 Engine Tuning Guides
Tuning guide for 2.0 EA888 Gen.3 up to 245 hp
Even more power for your VW Golf GTI and others!
Why do you need the engine code?
The engine code provides you with important information about your engine and the individual components fitted. So if you want to replace engine parts, you’ll need the code. This way, you won’t run the risk of fitting parts that aren’t compatible with your EA888 engine. Of course, you’ll also need the engine code if you want to fit a replacement engine. As you can see from our table, the code isn’t necessarily brand-specific. Many VW and Audi models, for example, have the same engine.
Suitable tuning parts for your EA888 engine
Where can you find the engine code?
Depending on the vehicle, you’ll find the engine code in different places. For example, it might be printed directly on the engine block ( engine block), stamped or on a type plate, or on the timing belt cover. The owner’s manual might also contain the engine code. If you can’t find it in any of these places, a garage can help you.
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