TSI Engine

Low-consumption direct injection petrol engines from Volkswagen with new output levels and seven-speed DSG with common rail technology for the 2.0l TDI engine in compacts

Wolfsburg, 19 August 2008 -- Volkswagen is standardising the engine range in the VW Golf segment. For the models Golf, Golf Plus, Golf Estate and Jetta there are now two TSI versions: a turbocharged 90 kW / 122 hp direct injection petrol engine as well as a 118 kW / 160 hp version of the same engine, but with turbocharger and compressor. Furthermore, the TDI programme will also be extended to include the first common rail engine in Golf models.

Wolfsburg, 27 June 2008 -- Volkswagen has won the international competition "Golden Drop of Oil 2008" for its innovative engine-gearbox combination, the powerful 90 kW TSI engine and the new 7-speed DSG gearbox. The energy and environment prize is awarded annually by the German automobile club "Kraftfahrer-Schutz e. V. (KS)". The club awards this prize for technical developments in passenger cars which make a significant contribution towards reducing fuel consumption and safeguarding the environment.

The jurors honoured the two new technical developments from Volkswagen as an intelligent combination which, together, achieve noticeable savings in fuel and emissions. It was emphasised that this technology is used in numerous models from the compact class through the small car segment.

- Class victory for 140 PS and 170 PS TSIs with twin charging
- Second place for the newest 122 PS TSI in its first competition

Wolfsburg, 07 May 2008 - The winning streak continues: for the third time, Volkswagen's dual charged TSI engines have won the "International Engine of the Year Award" in the category "1 litre to 1.4 litres". It is no coincidence that the 103 kW (140 PS) and 125 kW (170 PS) TSIs, which are charged by both a turbocharger and a supercharger, are among the most efficient petrol engines in the world.

Volkswagen TSI Twinchargers Win the Votes in Eastern and Central Europe as TechnoBest Award for supercharger-turbocharger combination by 15-nation jury in Istanbul awards its prize to TSI engines

Wolfsburg, 21 February 2008 - At a ceremony in Istanbul, Volkswagen last night received the renowned “TechnoBest” technology prize for its TSI engines. The prize is awarded by a motoring jury from the automobile markets of Eastern and Central Europe. The jury said the Volkswagen TSI demonstrated genuine advancement in the field of petrol-engine technology.

DSG – the intelligent automatic gearbox from Volkswagen

Wolfsburg / Barcelona, 21 January 2008 - World’s first 7-speed DSG for high-volume production – starting in the Volkswagen Golf. Significantly improved fuel economy and lower emissions thanks to DSG. From Volkswagen Polo to Volkswagen Passat – new DSG for all TDI and TSI engines up to 250 Nm.

Prof Winterkorn: “The highly efficient combination of TSI and TDI with super automatic DSG transmission is the only system of its kind anywhere in the world”

Wolfsburg, 17 January 2008 - Volkswagen was today awarded the ADAC (German automobile club) “Yellow Angel 2008” prize. Europe’s most successful carmaker won the award in the category “Innovation and Environment” for the latest TSI engine and its new 7-speed DSG technology – a combination employed exclusively by Volkswagen. 7-speed DSG is available immediately in combination with the new 90-kW TSI engine or a 77-kW (105-PS) TDI for the Golf, Golf Estate, Golf Plus and Jetta.

- 125 hp output and only 155 g/km of CO2 emissions
- New navigation system with touch screen and 30 Gb memory hard disc
- The SEAT Altea and SEAT Altea XL feature new interior trim

Martorell, 26-11-2007 -- Starting this month, the SEAT Altea, SEAT Altea XL and SEAT León ranges have all been extended with the 125 hp 1.4 TSI engine. This engine fills the gap between the 102 hp 1.6 and the 160 hp 1.8 TSI versions in the petrol range.

This engine is featured on the Altea and the Altea XL in their Stylance versions, and on the León in its Stylance and Sport-up versions.