Audi vs VW 2.0T FSI, what's the difference?

YBorg · 08-30-2007, 06:14 PM

I have asked the dealer and other people/mechanics what is the difference in engines between a Audi A4 2.0T and VW Passat 2.0T and no one could give me an answer.

The only thing that i know from some of the research i have done is that Audi uses two side mounted intercoolers and VW just a single centermounted one. That is it.

I would really appreciate if someone here can shine some light on this issue.

Thanks!!

mscav · 08-31-2007, 05:14 AM

I don't have specifics, but in general most of the engine internals would be identical, but the peripherals (like intercooler) are more likely to differ because of the engine orientation.

1heartaudiworld · 09-01-2007, 01:54 PM

short early vin range with different pistons on the A4 vs the rest.. but now are all the same.

pierranchis · 09-04-2007, 04:49 AM

the audi has the motor positioned for awd, while the vw has it for fwd.

planetXtrance · 09-05-2007, 07:59 PM

You guys are correct. I've noticed a huge difference in performance though. My A4 2.0T is much faster and feels more powerful compared to my cousins passat 2.0T. The engines might be the same but how the power is transfered to the wheels is most important. Audis drivetrain must be better. The engine lay out helps also.

08-31-2007, 05:14 AM	#2
mscav AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 151	Longitudinal on A4, Transverse mounted on Passat I don't have specifics, but in general most of the engine internals would be identical, but the peripherals (like intercooler) are more likely to differ because of the engine orientation.

09-01-2007, 01:54 PM	#3
1heartaudiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,918	ran the part numbers on the internals the other day.. all the same. short early vin range with different pistons on the A4 vs the rest.. but now are all the same.

09-04-2007, 04:49 AM	#4
pierranchis AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 366	mscav is correct the audi has the motor positioned for awd, while the vw has it for fwd.

09-05-2007, 07:59 PM	#5
planetXtrance Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 32	Re: Audi vs VW 2.0T FSI, what's the difference? You guys are correct. I've noticed a huge difference in performance though. My A4 2.0T is much faster and feels more powerful compared to my cousins passat 2.0T. The engines might be the same but how the power is transfered to the wheels is most important. Audis drivetrain must be better. The engine lay out helps also. __________________ 2005.5 Audi A4 2.0T Premium Sports Bose Audio Technology Package Navigation Plus w/XM Headlight washers previous cars 2002 Honda accord coupe 1987 Audi 5000S

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