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Maximum power

Volkswagen unveiled its first petrol direct injection engine with turbocharger in the guise of the 2.0 FSI® turbo in the Golf GTI. Volkswagen is now heralding in the second stage of its offensive, with TSI technology: the outcome is a high-tech engine delivering plenty of power and torque, yet with low fuel consumption. The new 1.4 TSI consequently exhibits parallels with TDI technology that go beyond its mere name.

Petrol direct injection and twin charger

The unique feature of TSI technology, which Volkswagen is the first and only manufacturer in the world to offer, is the combination of petrol direct injection and a twin supercharger. The twincharger, a mechanical supercharger in conjunction with a secondary exhaust turbocharger, boasts one of the best output per litre figures of any production four-cylinder engine, at 90 kilowatts or 121 hp per litre of swept volume.

Less consumption but constant power

One of the most effective engine-based measures for cutting fuel consumption is "downsizing" the engine. A reduction in the displacement to 1,390 cm³ cuts friction losses and thus achieves a higher level of engine efficiency.

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