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
2005–2009 BKD/BMM 140 hp diesel
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
2004–2015 BKD/BMM/AZV 140 hp diesel
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2005–2012 BKD/BMM/AZV 140 hp diesel
Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI
2003–2010 BKD/BMM/AZV 140 hp diesel
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2005–2012 BKD/BMM/AZV 140 hp diesel
Škoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
2004–2008 BKD/BMM/AZV 140 hp diesel
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI
2003–2008 BKD/BMM/AZV 140 hp diesel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2003–2008 BKD/BMM/AZV 140 hp diesel
Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI
2005–2010 BKP/BMA/BMR/CBAB/CBDC 140 hp diesel
Audi A4 2.0 TDI
2004–2008 BLB/BPW/BRE/BRD 140 hp diesel
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
2004–2011 BLB/BRE/BNA/CAGB 140 hp diesel
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI
2006–2008 BMN 170 hp diesel
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
2006–2015 BMN/CBBB 170 hp diesel
Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI
2005–2010 BMN/CBBB 170 hp diesel
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2006–2012 BMN/CBBB 170 hp diesel
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI FR
2006–2012 BMN/CBBB 170 hp diesel
Škoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
2006–2013 BMN/CBBB/CFGB 170 hp diesel
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2006–2012 BMN/CFHC 170 hp diesel
SEAT Alhambra 2.0 TDI
2005–2010 BRT 140 hp diesel

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BEST 92

1.9 TDI (ALH)

1.9L TDI I4

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BUY 82

1.6 MPI

1.6L NA I4

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BUY 82

EA888 Gen 4 (2.0 TSI)

2.0L TSI I4

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BUY 80

EA888 Gen 3 (2.0 TSI)

2.0L TSI I4

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BUY 80

1.6 8V

1.6 8V (AEH/AKL)

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Tuning Potential

200hp Stage 1

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)?

The 2.0 TDI PD (EA188) is found in:

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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