COMPARISON between 2KD and 2GD of INDONESIAN TOYOTA KIJANG INNOVA DIESEL-ENGINE(s)

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🇮🇩 Toyota Diesel Engines Sold in Indonesia (2KD vs 2GD)

Engine Code Generation Displacement Power Torque Turbo Type Main Vehicles Years
2KD-FTV (early) KD series 2.5 L (2494 cc) 102 PS 200 Nm Turbo (non-intercooler) Innova early models ~2004–2011
2KD-FTV (facelift) KD series 2.5 L (2494 cc) 102–105 PS 260 Nm Turbo + intercooler Innova facelift ~2011–2015
2GD-FTV (manual) GD series 2.4 L (2393 cc) 149 PS 342–343 Nm VNT + intercooler Innova Reborn MT 2016–present
2GD-FTV (auto) GD series 2.4 L (2393 cc) 149 PS ~360–367 Nm VNT + intercooler Innova Reborn AT 2016–present

Sources: Indonesian Innova diesel specs and engine outputs.

📊 Performance Progression (Indonesia Market)

  • 2KD early: 102 PS / 200 Nm
  • 2KD facelift: ~105 PS / 260 Nm
  • 2GD manual: 149 PS / ~343 Nm
  • 2GD automatic: 149 PS / ~360–367 Nm
Key observations: The 2GD engine produces ~40% more torque than 2KD despite smaller displacement. The improvement mainly comes from Variable Nozzle Turbo (VNT) and higher-pressure common-rail injection.
Feature 2KD (Indonesia) 2GD (Indonesia)
Engine family KD GD
Displacement 2.5 L 2.4 L
Turbo Conventional turbo VNT (Variable Nozzle Turbo)
Efficiency Moderate Better

🚗 Real-World Example

0-100 km/h Acceleration:

  • Toyota Kijang Innova (2KD): ~14–15 s
  • Toyota Kijang Innova Reborn (2GD): ~11–12 s

✅ Summary (Indonesia only)

2KD: Older engine used in Innova 2004–2015.

2GD: New diesel used in Innova 2016–present.

Even with smaller displacement, the 2GD produces much more torque and efficiency.

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