ACCEPTABLE
Classic
2.0 TDI PD (EA188)
Volkswagen · 2.0L PD Diesel I4
2003–2009
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
"Pump-Düse system. Strong but injector-hungry. DPF issues if city-only. Good highway engine."
Layout
I4
Displacement
1968 cc
Power
136–170 hp
Type
Diesel
Known Issues
0
Total Risk Cost
€0–€0
Models with 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) 19
SEAT Toledo 2.0 TDI
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Škoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI
Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI FR
Škoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
SEAT Alhambra 2.0 TDI
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BUY
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Volkswagen 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) reliable?
The Volkswagen 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) scores 72/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 0 documented issues with total repair costs between €0 and €0.
What cars use the Volkswagen 2.0 TDI PD (EA188)?
How much does it cost to repair the 2.0 TDI PD (EA188)?
Total potential repair costs for all 0 known issues range from €0 to €0.
What years was the 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) produced?
The Volkswagen 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) was produced from 2003 to 2009. It is a 1968cc I4 diesel engine.
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