100 or 130bhp TDI?

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Mon 8 Nov 2004 10:49
100 or 130bhp TDI? - Dave Andrews
im looking at buying a passat TDI (new shape). the 130bhp is a little more expensive and there are fewer around. whats the difference between the 100 and 130bhp - same 1.9 engine? are there any differences apart from the engine management and can i purchase a 100bhp and chip it up to 130bhp or near about.


thanks in advance

dave
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Mon 8 Nov 2004 11:18
100 or 130bhp TDI? - Truckosaurus
In the Skoda Octavia, the 100bhp engine is a non-PD one, so will be less efficient than the more advanced 130bhp version, the Passat might be the same. There may be intercooler differences between the differently powered versions too.
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Mon 8 Nov 2004 11:23
100 or 130bhp TDI? - Dave Andrews
on looking at the passat they are both PD units.
anyone had experience of chipping a 100bhp unit and what was the result?
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Mon 8 Nov 2004 11:30
100 or 130bhp TDI? - SjB {P}
Use the Forum Search with phrases that include VAG, Passat, diesel, and TDI, and you'll find enough reading material to occupy you until Christmas.

Some examples:

www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=25215&...f
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=15919&...f

The latter includes a link to the excellent source of information at www.tdiclub.com/TDIFAQ/TDiFAQ-6.html#e1
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Mon 8 Nov 2004 12:29
100 or 130bhp TDI? - cheddar
The difference between the two is not only 30 hp, the 130 produces a lot more torque as well. I think I am right in saying that the 130 has a variable vane turbocharger where as the 100 does not. Also regarding chipping bear in mind that VW restricted the max torque of the 130's with the 5 speed box to 310nm because the box would not take more torque where as the 130's with the 6 speed box are quoted as 320nm.

I would go for a slightly older 130 (perhaps a Sport with the 6 speed box) because it is not only much more gutsy than the 100, it is likely to be more economical too.
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