I don't know that there is much of a power difference, but there are differences in design that should make the 2L stronger. The ALH crank is different than a BRM crank which is differentthan the BHW crank. The rod bearings are larger in the PD cr Undoubtedly a popularity equal to its predecessor, the 1.9 TDI, unfortunately, did not inherit durability from its predecessor. The 2.0 TDI PD is offered in different versions with 8 valves generating engine power of 136 - 140 hp and 16 valves from 140 to 170 hp. The 2.0 TDI was available in versions equipped with a soot particle filter. When the first 2003 TDI engine appeared in 2.0, it began to slowly pull off the 1.9 TDI engine. Unfortunately, the new diesel proved to be more unreliable. So, if there is a choice between a 1.9 TDI and a 2.0 TDI engine, choose an older engine, although it provides slightly worse performance, and certainly a better choice of a 130-horsepower 1. Tilt the filter and let it drip a little into the housing. Remove the filter and remove the cap's o-ring. Suck out the fluid sitting in the filter hosing using an oil evacuator or hand vacuum pump. Lube the new o-ring and filter base. Underneath the car, use a 14mm allen bit to open the DSG fluid drain. The two lesser powered engine variants 2.0 litre TDI and 1.8-litre TSI are only available in front wheel drive format with a manual 6 speed transmission. The rest of the range with 4Motion has a 6 speed DSG automated manual transmission, except the 2.0 litre TDI with 103 kW/140 hp has an option of 6 speed manual. AWD stands for "All-Wheel Drive." It is a type of drivetrain that sends power to all four wheels of a vehicle, rather than just the front or rear wheels. This system can provide improved traction and stability, especially on slippery or uneven surfaces. There are two main types of AWD systems: full-time and part-time. The 1.9 TDI was one of the best diesel engines on the market when it was new (the current 2.0-liter TDI unit replaced it in the early 2010s). As a result, there aren’t a lot of options that are on the same footing, but that’s not to say there’s none. Dec 8, 2006. #9. There's someone I know who lives near me who has had a big turbo and some other bits fitted to his 2.0 TDI Audi A3. Bearing in mind it has the classic quattro 4wd soaking up the power, it's still pushing 210bhp at the wheels. That's around 250+ at the flywheel. QRJt.