From 2005 to 2010, the company produced the 2.0-liter Volkswagen BRT 2.0 TDI engine, which was fitted to the popular Sharan minivan and its Seat Alhambra clone. The fast wear of the oil pump hexagon is a well-known issue with this diesel unit.
BKD, BKP, BMM, BMP, BMR, BPW, BRE, and BRT are also included in the EA188-2.0 series.
Specifications
| Production years | 2005-2010 |
| Displacement, cc | 1968 |
| Fuel system | unit-injectors |
| Power output, hp | 140 |
| Torque output, Nm | 310 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 95.5 |
| Compression ratio | 18.0 |
| Features | SOHC |
| 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 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volkswagen Sharan 2007) — city — highway — combined |
8.1 5.4 6.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 178 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Sharan 1 (7M) in 2005 – 2010;
- Seat Alhambra 1 (7M) in 2005 – 2010.
Disadvantages of the VW BRT engine
Rapid wear on the oil pump’s hex is a known engine issue;
Although unit-injectors have a good lifespan of 200–250 thousand kilometers, replacement is expensive;
Additionally, this diesel engine has a maximum oil consumption of 1 liter per 1000 kilometers;
The turbine’s geometry frequently wedges due to pollution, and there are occasional thrust dips;
A clogged particulate filter is another factor contributing to erratic engine performance.