Higher reliability score
1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV) BEST 92/100
+20 points over 2.0 TDI PD (EA188)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) Volkswagen
0 / 100
BEST 1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV) Volkswagen

Specifications

2.0 TDI PD (EA188)
1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV)
Brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
72
92
Years
2003--2009
1996--2009
Displacement
1968 cc
1896 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
136--170 hp
90--150 hp
Known Issues
0
0
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€0

Character

2.0 TDI PD (EA188)

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

1.9 TDI (ALH/AHF/ASV)

"Legendary diesel. 500k+ miles documented. Simple, efficient, nearly unkillable. Belt-driven."

Models

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