Audi/VAG 2.0 TDI Engines (2012-2016)

[Mika_98]

Hi all,

Trying to gather some information on the 2.0 TDI engine. They seem to come in a variety of power options and from reading topics on various forums, some more reliable than others. The 140hp version seems to be the more reliable option. The 170/177hp (CGLC code) engine is generally reliable but came across several topics with oil pressure issues, limp mode, etc.

I've now recently come across a 150hp variant. Anyone have any experience or knowledge on these? Can't find much online. Wondering if they are just a 140 with a different map for the Sport spec cars.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[Glosphil]

I owned a 2012 Octavia vRS 170hp diesel, but the engine was referred to as a 2.0CRi (CR = common rail?).

Ran it from 12k to 81k miles with zero problems.

[Drive Blind]

the earlier 140/170 engines will be EA189 engine
the later 150/184 engines are the EA288.

On Golf and Leon's the changeover was 2013 with the introduction of the MQB platform and new mk7 golf and mk3 Leon.

The EA189 was the emissions scandal engine.

I've owned 2 EA288 engines, covering over 100K miles. Both suffered failure of the in tank fuel pump and control module.

[keo]

I have a 2008 Audi A3 2.0tdi 170bhp Quattro. Had it on 68k it ticked over 222k last week. I do service it myself every 10k miles. Hopefully it keeps running!