Produced between 2003 and 2011, the 2.0-liter Volkswagen BKD 2.0 TDI diesel engine was fitted with a transverse power unit on several of the German company’s models. Such a diesel engine avoided issues with the oil pump’s hexagon and lacked balance shafts.
BKD, BKP, BMM, BMP, BMR, BPW, BRE, and BRT are also included in the EA188-2.0 series.
Specifications
| Production years | 2003-2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 1968 |
| Fuel system | unit-injectors |
| Power output, hp | 140 |
| Torque output, Nm | 320 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 95.5 |
| Compression ratio | 18 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | VGT |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.3 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 3/4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Touran 2005) — city — highway — combined |
7.8 5.0 6.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 180 |
The engine was installed on:
- Audi A3 2 (8P) in 2003 – 2006;
- Skoda Octavia 2 (1Z) in 2004 – 2010;
- Seat Altea 1 (5P) in 2004 – 2010;
- Seat Leon 2 (1P) in 2005 – 2011;
- Volkswagen Golf 5 (1K) in 2003 – 2008;
- Volkswagen Jetta 5 (1K) in 2005 – 2008;
- Volkswagen Touran 1 (1T) in 2004 – 2010.
Disadvantages of the VW BKD engine
Antifreeze leaks were common in the early years of production because of cylinder head cracks;
Additionally, these motors frequently use up to one liter of oil every 1000 kilometers;
Unit-injectors are highly costly and have a resource of roughly 200–250 thousand kilometers;
the throttle’s plastic gears and the turbine’s geometry to prevent pollution;
For the owner, a clogged EGR valve or particulate filter causes numerous issues.