VAG-COM
Function Chart / Feature comparison


VAG-1551/1552   $1-3k
VAS-5051/5052  
$5-15k

VWTool/VDS-PRO
Version 2.0.9    $795
VAG-COM
Version 208.1   $199-$229

Function Number / Name

KWP-1281 KWP-2000 KWP-1281 KWP-2000
00  Auto-Scan  No No Soon Soon
01  Control Unit Info Yes No Yes Yes
02  Read Fault Codes Yes No Yes Yes
03  Output Tests  Yes No Yes Soon
04  Basic Settings Yes No Yes Yes
05  Clear Fault Codes  Yes No Yes Yes
06  Close Controller Yes No Yes Yes
07  Code Module Yes No Yes Yes
08  Measuring  Blocks Yes No Yes Yes
09  Single Reading Yes No Yes Not Used
10  Adaptation Yes No Yes Soon
11  Login Yes No Yes Yes
15  View Readiness Yes No Yes Yes
33  Generic OBD-II No No No Planned
N/A Data Logging Yes No Yes Yes
N/A Real-Time Graphs Yes No Soon Soon
Dual K-Line Support No No Yes Yes
7-Digit PINs (VAS only) No No Yes (!) Soon
Control Module Finder No No Yes Yes

KWP-1281:   The original VAG Diagnostic Protocol.  Used on all diagnostic-capable systems through model-year 2000.

KWP-2000  The "new" VAG Diagnostic Protocol.  Used on a few 2001+ ABS systems and some 2002+ Engines, Transmissions, and Airbags.