19 TDI (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat) Probably the biggest classic when it comes to diesel engines – Volkswagen’s 1.9 TDI. There is no doubt that throughout Europe, the 1.9 TDI diesel is synonymous with durability, doing a mileage of km without any problems. In addition, in stronger varieties, it provided at least good Im not saying the Golf TDI is perfect, but it’s done so many things right, I’d be perfectly happy to own one. Specs. Type of vehicle: Front-wheel-drive five-door compact. Engine: 2.0L in Tuesday28th July 2015. I believe the more 'refined' versions of the 2.0 TDI PD engines used in the A4 and above were less reliable. Issues with the oil pump balance particularly. However the 2.0 Re 2018 2.0 EU6 common problems or weak points. Depends on the remapper, my caddy does not carry a lot weight, doesn’t tow trailers. Runs with a 2.0 TDI CR 480nm and has a limiter that I can not blow up the turbo. Goes fast enough. Custom remapped, not just Chiptuning. Peoplelove the 1.9 TDI. It's a great engine so long as the owner doesn't forget to change the timing belt. It's a very desirable engine though, so be prepared to spend about $4,000 for a complete engine. I had a 2000 Golf with 1.9 TDI engine. I sold it when it hit 400 000 km. (abour 250 000 miles). 2 1.8T. VW has been using turbos for its gas and diesel engines for years. One of its most ubiquitous engines installed in its cars starting in 1997 is the 1.8T, which can be found in many cars TDI Golf 5 1.9. Apr 18, 2015. #3. Henrick said: The fumes you are smelling sometimes are probably from a regen. I'd suggest start using 5w-40 oil with MB229.51 approval. 5w-30 507.00 oil might be too thin and might not protect the camshaft well in your DPF equipped engine. So far the car got only 5W-30 504/507.00 approval. InGeneral the 2.0TDI engines go like this. 2.0 PD TDI is poor both regarding reliabilty and smoothness / noise compared with other manufacters CR engines from this era. 1.9 PD TDI is even less TheJetta TDI with the 1.9-liter engine was only produced between 2005 and 2006. There is no Jetta TDI for model years 2007 through 2008, but the Jetta TDI resurfaces in 2009 with a new 2.0-liter TDI engine. but that gets better city/hwy fuel economy and has a better reliability history. Another alternative is the Honda Civic Hybrid. Again The2012 A3 TDI is unmistakably Audi. It carries the brand’s aggressive, athletic styling and signature LED running lights when equipped with the Bi-Xenon headlights. The A3 TDI is powered by the 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbo diesel also found in its cousin, the Volkswagen Golf, and produces the same 140 horsepower and 236 pound AvSA.