2.0 TDI PD (EA188) vs 1.8 NA

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.8 NA BUY 80/100
+8 points over 2.0 TDI PD (EA188)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) Volkswagen
0 / 100
BUY 1.8 NA Volkswagen

Specifications

2.0 TDI PD (EA188)
1.8 NA
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
2003--2009
1991--2000
Displacement
1968 cc
1781 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
136--170 hp
90 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€200--€400

Character

2.0 TDI PD (EA188)

"Pump-Düse system. Strong but injector-hungry. DPF issues if city-only. Good highway engine."

1.8 NA

"Golf III/IV, Passat B4. Simple 8V NA. Hydraulic lifters. Timing belt (interference). Oil leaks. Nearly unbreakable with basic maintenance. One of VW's most reliable engines."

Issues Comparison

2.0 TDI PD (EA188) 0

No documented issues.

1.8 NA 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

2.0 TDI PD (EA188) 19

Toledo Mk3 (5P) 2005--2009 Altea 5P 2004--2015 Octavia 1Z 2004--2008 Leon Mk2 (1P) 2005--2012 Leon 1P 2005--2012 A3 8P 2003--2008 Touran 1T 2003--2010 Golf Mk5 (1K) 2003--2008 Passat B6 (3C) 2005--2010 A4 B6/B7 2004--2008 A6 C6 2004--2011 Golf Mk5 (1K) 2006--2008 Altea 5P 2006--2015 A3 8P 2006--2012 Passat B6 (3C) 2005--2010 Leon Mk2 (1P) 2006--2012 Octavia 1Z 2006--2013 Leon 1P 2006--2012 Alhambra 7M 2005--2010

1.8 NA 1

Golf Mk3 (1H) 1991--1997
Full 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) Report Full 1.8 NA Report