Replace the engine air filter. At 100,000 mi (160,000 km) Change the engine coolant. 2 Every 100,000 mi (160,000 km) Replace the spark plugs. Inspect the accessory drive belt(s). 3 Every 150,000 mi (240,000 km) Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Plus it does not have the troublesome DPF that is in the 2.0 TDCi. 2. Performance: The 2.0 comes out tops here - more powerful, quicker take off. The 1.8 is not enough for the large MK4 model. 3. Economy: Both engines list similar fuel economy - 48mpg. But it seems that the actual fuel consumption is better in the 1.8 (45-50mpg), compared to