TDI Difference 170//140????

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Hello,

can anyone tell me what is done differently to the 2.0TDI 170 from the 2.0 140 from the factory??? Is it a injector upgrade or what????


Thanks in advance

Keviny997p
 
I understood it was just a different ecu map but I might be wrong.

I've always heard that the 140 is a bit smoother than the 170 but obviously not as quick.
 
Hi guys, first post. i have just bought a 2.0 tdi sportback on a 2004 reg. how do i tell whether it is a 140 or 170 ??? had a 530d with 250 bhp and bags of torque before and this feels v.quick.
Thanks in advance. Dave.
 
rotherham a3 dave said:
Hi guys, first post. i have just bought a 2.0 tdi sportback on a 2004 reg. how do i tell whether it is a 140 or 170 ??? had a 530d with 250 bhp and bags of torque before and this feels v.quick.
Thanks in advance. Dave.
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Hey mate,

your in the a4 section right now, so will be harder to get the correct info on your sportback.

sounds like you have a 170, but to make sure check inside your boot it should say 140 or 170 near the edge, normally if you have chrome tail pipes its a sign its a 170 also but obviously this could hve been modified.
 
The 170 has a different (higher voltage / pressure) injector rail and ECU as I understand it and also a Direct Partical Filter to keep the emissions down. It's not just a simple remap.

Also about 5MPG less than a 140.. I get 43mpg out of mine driving like a nun (60-70), my boss has an A6 2.0 TDI 140 and gets 46MPG.

I had to get the 170 in order to get the special edition trim.
 
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