The 2.0-liter Volkswagen DBGC 2.0 TDI diesel engine has been assembled by the concern since 2016 and is installed on the company’s most famous crossovers: the Skoda Kodiaq and the second generation Tiguan. This motor is essentially an environmentally simplified modification of a diesel engine with the DFGA index.
The EA288 series also includes: DCXA, CRLB, CRMB, DETA, DBGC, DFGA, DFBA, DAUA.
Specifications
Production years | since 2016 |
Displacement, cc | 1968 |
Fuel system | Common Rail |
Power output, hp | 150 |
Torque output, Nm | 340 |
Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
Block head | aluminum 16v |
Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
Piston stroke, mm | 95.5 |
Compression ratio | 16.2 |
Features | DOHC, intercooler |
Hydraulic lifters | yes |
Timing drive | belt |
Phase regulator | no |
Turbocharging | Mahle BM70B |
Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.7 |
Fuel type | diesel |
Euro standards | EURO 5 |
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volkswagen Tiguan 2018) — city — highway — combined |
7.6 5.1 6.1 |
Engine lifespan, km | ~330 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Skoda Kodiaq 1 (NS) since 2017;
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2 (AD) since 2016.
Disadvantages of the VW DBGC engine
- On specialized forums, extraneous sounds are most often discussed, as well as vibrations in work;
- Some more owners complain about lubricant or coolant leaks;
- The timing drive is belt driven and requires attention, since when it breaks, the valves always bend;
- Closer to 100,000 km, the diesel particulate filter or the EGR valve may already be clogged.