how does CVCA compare to EA288?

longtime driver of ALH and BEW, but have grown to love the EA288 in our 2015 jetta S.

was looking to buy another one assuming the long warranty on emissions/turbo/IP are still in effect

what about the CVCA-powered passats? were they also recalled and offer similar warranty? i beleive the EA189/EA288s were treated identically

how do the passat engines compare vs an EA288 in performance, economy, and longevity?

of course the passat is a heavier car but the fuelly reports here seem to be at least as good as our (disappointing imo) 2015 jetta mileage

thanks

All 2015 TDI that have a 2.0L engine are EA288 based. They all run about the same and have the same maintenance and upkeep requirements.


The Passat actually gets better fuel economy that a Jetta with the EA288 engine. If you like your Jetta TDI for the engine then the Passat will be just as nice, but a LOT bigger on the inside.

thanks! why does the passat best the jetta in mileage? aerodynamics?

moon1234 said:

The Passat actually gets better fuel economy that a Jetta with the EA288 engine. If you like your Jetta TDI for the engine then the Passat will be just as nice, but a LOT bigger on the inside.

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Are you sure about this? From memory that's not what the FE sticker indicates, even when comparing a 6M Passat against a 6A Jetta.

Yeah any FE gains of the Passat over a Jetta would be close to none. Gearing is the same and pretty much the same drive line.

Now miles per tank the Passat will spank the jetta.