Performance Air Filter for Volkswagen Arteon Tiguan Golf VII Passat TDI TSI Engines

High-Velocity Filtration for the VW MQB Platform: EA888 & EA288 Performance

Who It’s For: Engineered for Volkswagen owners running the EA888 (TSI) and EA288 (TDI) powerplants who are tired of the stock sluggishness caused by restrictive factory paper filters.

The Symptom: The factory intake system on your Volkswagen is a compromise designed primarily for silence and long service intervals, not peak volumetric efficiency. Standard paper filters are composed of dense, tightly packed cellulose fibers that create a massive pressure drop as air tries to pass through. For turbo-diesel (TDI) and turbo-gasoline (TSI) engines, this restriction forces the turbocharger to work harder to reach target boost levels, resulting in increased intake air temperatures and a noticeable lag in throttle response when you’re trying to merge or accelerate out of a corner.

The Engineering Fix: This BMC performance filter replaces the restrictive factory element with a high-flow, multi-layered cotton gauze media. By utilizing an epoxy-coated alloy mesh and low-viscosity oil, we are able to capture impurities as small as 7 microns without sacrificing air velocity. The "Full Moulding" system creates the entire filter from a single continuous mold, eliminating weak points and welded joints. This allows for a larger surface area and a smoother transition of air from the intake duct into the manifold, resulting in a more immediate torque curve and a crisp induction sound under load.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Optimized Air Density: By reducing the intake vacuum, your turbocharger can compress air more efficiently, providing a denser oxygen charge to the combustion chamber for improved power output.
• Regenerative Design: Unlike disposable paper filters, this cotton gauze media is washable and reusable, maintaining its filtration integrity for the life of the vehicle with proper maintenance.
• Superior Sealing: The specialized rubber compound used in the molding process provides optimum adhesion to the airbox edges, preventing "dirty air" bypass that can damage sensitive Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensors.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• ARTEON 2.0 TDI (150 HP) 2017 > 2020 (Eng: DSRB, DBGA, DFGA)
• ARTEON 2.0 TDI (177 HP) 2017 > 2019 (Eng: CRGA)
• ARTEON 2.0 TSI (190 HP) 2017 > (Eng: DKZA, CZPB)
• ARTEON 2.0 TSI (272 HP) 2018 > (Eng: DLRB, DNUA)
• ARTEON 2.0 TSI (280 HP) 2017 > 2018 (Eng: DJHC)
• GOLF SPORTSVAN (AM1) 1.6 TDI (110 HP) 2014 > 2016 (Eng: CXXB, DBKA, CRKB)
• GOLF SPORTSVAN (AM1) 1.6 TDI (116 HP) 2016 > 2017 (Eng: DGTE, DDYA)
• GOLF SPORTSVAN (AM1) 1.6 TDI (90 HP) 2014 > 2016 (Eng: DDYB, CRKA, CXXA)
• GOLF SPORTSVAN (AM1) 2.0 TDI (110 HP) 2013 > 2017 (Eng: DCYB, CRLD, CRVA)
• GOLF SPORTSVAN (AM1) 2.0 TDI (150 HP) 2013 > (Eng: DFGA, CRLB, DCYA)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 1.6 TDI (105 HP) 2012 > 2014 (Eng: CLHA)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 1.6 TDI (110 HP) 2012 > 2017 (Eng: CXXB, DBKA, CRKB)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 1.6 TDI (115 HP) 2016 > 2020 (Eng: DGTE, DDYA)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 1.6 TDI (90 HP) 2012 > 2020 (Eng: DDYB, CLHB, CRKA, CXXA)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 1.8 TSI (179 HP) 2015 > 2017 (Eng: CJSB)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 2.0 GTD (184 HP) 2013 > 2019 (Eng: DJGA, DGCA, CUNA)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 2.0 GTI (220 HP) 2013 > 2017 (Eng: CHHB, CXCB, CNTC, CXDA)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 2.0 GTI (230 HP) 2013 > 2017 (Eng: CXDB, CHHA)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 2.0 GTI (265 HP) 2016 > 2017 (Eng: CJXE)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 2.0 GTI CLUBSPORT S / 2.0 R (310 HP) 2016 > 2017 (Eng: CJXG)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 2.0 GTI PERFORMANCE (245 HP) 2017 > 2019 (Eng: DLBA, DKTB)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 2.0 GTI TCR (290 HP) 2019 > (Eng: DNUC)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 2.0 R (280 HP) 2013 > 2017 (Eng: CJXB)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 2.0 R (292 HP) 2014 > 2017 (Eng: CJXD)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 2.0 R (300 HP) 2013 > 2020 (Eng: DNUE, CJXC)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 2.0 R 360S (360 HP) 2016 (Eng: CJXC)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 2.0 TDI (110 HP) 2012 > 2014 (Eng: DCYB, CYKB, DEJB, CRLD, CRVA)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 2.0 TDI (143 HP) 2012 > (Eng: CRVC, CRBB)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 2.0 TDI (150 HP) 2012 > 2020 (Eng: CRBC, CRLB, CKFC, CRMB, DCYA)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 2.0 TSI (211 HP) 2013 > 2017 (Eng: CXCA, CNTA)
• GOLF VII (5G1/BA5) 2.0 TSI (220 HP) 2013 > 2016 (Eng: CULC)
• GOLF VIII 2.0 TDI (116 HP) 2019 > (Eng: DSUD)
• GOLF VIII 2.0 TDI (150 HP) 2019 > (Eng: DSRB)
• PASSAT (3G2, 3G5) 1.6 TDI (120 HP) 2014 > 2019 (Eng: DCXA, CCZA)
• PASSAT (3G2, 3G5) 1.8 TSI (180 HP) 2015 > 2018 (Eng: CJSA, CJSC)
• PASSAT (3G2, 3G5) 2.0 TDI (110 HP) 2017 > (Eng: DFGB)
• PASSAT (3G2, 3G5) 2.0 TDI (150 HP) 2014 > 2019 (Eng: DFEA, DFGA, CRLB)
• PASSAT (3G2, 3G5) 2.0 TDI (184 HP) 2014 > 2019 (Eng: CUPA)
• PASSAT (3G2, 3G5) 2.0 TDI (190 HP) 2014 > 2019 (Eng: DDAA, DFCA, DFHA)
• PASSAT (3G2, 3G5) 2.0 TSI (190 HP) 2018 > (Eng: DRFA, DKZA, CZPB)
• PASSAT (3G2, 3G5) 2.0 TSI (220 HP) 2015 > 2018 (Eng: CXDA, CHHB)
• PASSAT (3G2, 3G5) 2.0 TSI (272 HP) 2018 > (Eng: DNUA)
• PASSAT (3G2, 3G5) 2.0 TSI (280 HP) 2015 > 2018 (Eng: CJXA)
• POLO VI 1.6 TDI (80 HP) 2017 > (Eng: DGTC)
• POLO VI 1.6 TDI (95 HP) 2017 > (Eng: DGTD)
• POLO VI 2.0 GTI (200 HP) 2017 > (Eng: DKZC, CZPC)
• T-CROSS 1.6 TDI (95 HP) 2018 > (Eng: DGTE)
• TIGUAN ALLSPACE 2.0 TDI (150 HP) 2016 > (Eng: DFGA)
• TIGUAN ALLSPACE 2.0 TDI (190 HP) 2016 > (Eng: DFHA)
• TIGUAN ALLSPACE 2.0 TDI (239 HP) 2016 > (Eng: CUAA)
• TIGUAN ALLSPACE 2.0 TSI (180 HP) 2016 > (Eng: DGVA, DBGC)
• TIGUAN ALLSPACE 2.0 TSI (186 HP) 2017 > (Eng: DGUA)
• TIGUAN ALLSPACE 2.0 TSI (190 HP) 2018 > (Eng: DNLA)
• TIGUAN ALLSPACE 2.0 TSI (220 HP) 2017 > (Eng: DNJA, CXDA)
• TIGUAN ALLSPACE 2.0 TSI (230 HP) 2018 > (Eng: DKTA)
• TIGUAN II 1.6 TDI (116 HP) 2016 > (Eng: DGDB)
• TIGUAN II 2.0 TDI (110 HP) 2016 > (Eng: CYKC)
• TIGUAN II 2.0 TDI (116 HP) 2016 > (Eng: DFGC)
• TIGUAN II 2.0 TDI (143 HP) 2016 > (Eng: CRFD)
• TIGUAN II 2.0 TDI (150 HP) 2016 > (Eng: DFGA, DTSA, DTSB)
• TIGUAN II 2.0 TDI (177 HP) 2016 > (Eng: CRGB)
• TIGUAN II 2.0 TDI (190 HP) 2016 > (Eng: DFHA)
• TIGUAN II 2.0 TSI (180 HP) 2016 > (Eng: CZPA)
• TIGUAN II 2.0 TSI (190 HP) 2018 > (Eng: DRFA, DKZA, CZPB)
• TIGUAN II 2.0 TSI (220 HP) 2016 > (Eng: CHHB)
• TIGUAN II 2.0 TSI (230 HP) 2018 > (Eng: DKTA)
• TOURAN II 1.6 TDI (110 HP) 2015 > (Eng: CRKB)
• TOURAN II 1.6 TDI (116 HP) 2016 > (Eng: DGDA)
• TOURAN II 1.8 TSI (180 HP) 2015 > (Eng: CJSA)
• TOURAN II 2.0 TDI (110 HP) 2015 > (Eng: DFEB, DFGB, CYKB, CRVA)
• TOURAN II 2.0 TDI (116 HP) 2019 > (Eng: DFGC)
• TOURAN II 2.0 TDI (150 HP) 2015 > (Eng: DFEA, DFGA)
• TOURAN II 2.0 TDI (190 HP) 2015 > (Eng: DFHA)
• T-ROC 1.6 TDI (116 HP) 2018 > (Eng: DGTE)
• T-ROC 2.0 TDI (150 HP) 2017 > (Eng: DFFA)
• T-ROC 2.0 TDI (190 HP) 2017 > (Eng: DFHA)
• T-ROC 2.0 TSI (190 HP) 2017 > (Eng: DKZA)

Interchange Part Numbers:

FB756/20

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