The 2.0 16v have much more low end torque.  My brothers 88 GTI 16v has a
2.0 16v passat engine in it, it is much faster off the line (and every
where else) than my friends 89 GTI 16v which has the stock 1.8 16v.
I've driven both, I would definitely not but a 1.8 16v in a Vanagon.

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