How many cylinders does the Golf R engine have?
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The Golf R is equipped with a four-cylinder engine, specifically a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine. The 2.0 refers to the engine's displacement of 2.0 liters, 'inline' indicates the cylinder arrangement, and '4-cylinder' means the engine has a total of 4 cylinders. There are many types of engines, with the most common currently being naturally aspirated engines and turbocharged engines. Other types include supercharged engines. The Golf R is a hot hatch with body dimensions of 4259mm in length, 1799mm in width, and 1452mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2637mm. In terms of power, the Golf R is powered by a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, delivering a maximum power of 213 kW, maximum horsepower of 290, and maximum torque of 380 Nm.
I used to wonder how much power a hot hatch like the Golf R could really have, until I learned it's equipped with the EA888 series 2.0T four-cylinder engine. Despite having fewer cylinders, this engine is tuned extremely aggressively, delivering a factory-rated 320 horsepower - far superior to the regular Golf. I've driven my friend's eighth-gen Golf R, and the instant kick-in-the-back acceleration at launch is exhilarating, with the 7-speed dual-clutch shifting swiftly and smoothly. The key advantage is the compact size of the four-cylinder unit, fitting perfectly into the tight body shell. Paired with the 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system, it corners as steadily as a rail car. Admittedly, the engine noise becomes more noticeable than a six-cylinder at sustained high RPMs, but given its sub-400,000 RMB price tag for this level of performance, this minor drawback is completely acceptable.
