Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 2.0 TDI

Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 2.0 TDI has been produced from January, 2010 to January, 2014. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 170 horsepower on 4200 rpm and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and Garrett GTC1549VZ turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Volkswagen Passat 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.

Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 2.0 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 2.0 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.

Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 2.0 TDI fuel consumption is 5.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (18.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 6.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1320 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1520 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 7 litres per 100 km, which is 32% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Passat fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Passat safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Passat has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Passat is evaluated with outstanding rate 91 from 100, children safety: good mark - 77 from 100, for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Passat got 54 points from 100.
Volkswagen Passat safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Passat version with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Passat 2011 Variant 2.0 TDI MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 5.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 6.4 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Passat 2010

Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 2.0 TDI technical data

Model: Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TDI
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2010. January ... 2014. January 
Engine: 1968 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 139 g/km
Power: 170 HP ON 4200 RPM Torque: 350 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 220 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.3 (combined) 6.3 (urban) 4.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7 l/100km (33.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.77m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.52m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters
Trunk capacity: 603 litres
Gross weight: 2170 kg

Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 2.0 TDI engine CFGB

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1968 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 95.5 mm
Compression ratio 16.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 2.0 TDI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.3 litres (4.5 quarts)
Power 170 HP ON 4200 RPM
Torque 350 NM ON 1750 RPM
Engine manufacturer Audi
Start of production (year) 2009
Duration of production 6 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2012 onwards.

Engine also used on Volkswagen Sharan Audi A3 Skoda Superb and 6 other models

All Volkswagen Passat estate car [2010 - 2014] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 1.4 TSI BlueMotion

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 122 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 1.4 TSI BlueMotion

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 122 HP 6.1 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel 1.4 LPG 150 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 1.4 TSI EcoFuel 1.4 LPG 150 HP 4.3 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 1.6 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 105 HP 4.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 1.8 TSI 1.8 Petrol 160 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 1.8 TSI 1.8 Petrol 160 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 2.0 TSI 2.0 Petrol 210 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 2.0 TSI 2.0 Petrol 210 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 2.0 TDI 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 4.6 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 2.0 TDI 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.2 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2011 Variant 2.0 TDI Jan 2011 — Jan 2014

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.0 Diesel 170 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 2.0 TDI

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.0 Diesel 170 HP 5.3 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2010 Variant 3.6 V6 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds

3.6 Petrol 300 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Passat 2010 reviews
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