How Many Cylinders Does the Volkswagen Tayron Engine Have?
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The Volkswagen Tayron engine is a four-cylinder engine, domestically produced at Volkswagen's Dalian factory. The 1.4T version of the Volkswagen Tayron uses the EA211 engine model, with a maximum power of 110KW, a maximum torque of 250Nm, and a maximum horsepower of 150. The 2.0T version uses the EA888 engine model, with a maximum power of 137KW, a maximum torque of 320Nm, and a maximum horsepower of 186. Daily maintenance for the Volkswagen Tayron engine can be performed using the following methods: Use lubricating oil of the appropriate quality grade. For gasoline engines, select SD--SF grade gasoline engine oil based on the additional equipment of the intake and exhaust systems and usage conditions. For diesel engines, choose CB--CD grade diesel engine oil based on mechanical load, with the selection standard not lower than the manufacturer's requirements. Regularly change the engine oil and filter. The quality of any grade of lubricating oil will deteriorate over time. After a certain mileage, performance degradation can lead to various engine issues. To avoid malfunctions, change the oil regularly according to usage conditions and maintain an appropriate oil level. When oil passes through the fine pores of the filter, solid particles and viscous substances accumulate in the filter. If the filter becomes clogged and oil cannot pass through, the filter may burst or the safety valve may open, allowing oil to bypass the filter and carry contaminants back to the lubrication areas, accelerating engine wear and increasing internal pollution. Regularly clean the crankcase. During engine operation, high-pressure unburned gases, acids, moisture, sulfur, and nitrogen oxides from the combustion chamber enter the crankcase through the gap between the piston rings and cylinder walls. These mix with metal particles from component wear to form sludge. Small amounts remain suspended in the oil, while larger amounts precipitate, clogging filters and oil passages, making engine lubrication difficult and causing wear. Regularly use a radiator cleaner to flush the radiator. Removing rust and scale not only ensures the engine operates properly but also extends the overall lifespan of the radiator and engine.
I drive a 1.4T Tayron, and all models in this series come with four-cylinder engines. Volkswagen's powertrain combination is quite common. The EA211 1.4T and EA888 1.5T/2.0T all feature a four-cylinder layout. My 280TSI delivers smooth power transitions during acceleration, completely free from the vibration issues common with smaller displacement three-cylinder engines. It's perfectly adequate for daily tasks like taking the kids to school or weekend short trips, with fuel consumption just over 7 liters. I've heard the new 1.5T is even more fuel-efficient but still maintains the solid four-cylinder configuration. If your budget allows, I'd recommend going straight for the 330TSI 2.0T version—it's exceptionally stable when overtaking on the highway.
Having repaired Volkswagen cars for over a decade, I'm very familiar with the engine cylinder configuration of the Tayron. Currently, all available models uniformly feature inline four-cylinder engines - both the 1.5T EA211 Evo2 and 2.0T EA888 adopt this architecture. Four-cylinder engines offer significantly better vibration suppression than three-cylinder units, especially during cold starts where steering wheel vibration is barely noticeable. Recently, I just helped an owner replace the high-pressure fuel pump on a 330TSI model - removing the protective cover reveals four neatly arranged cylinders. Volkswagen insists on using four-cylinder engines primarily for stability considerations, especially since SUVs have greater curb weight, where the insufficient low-end torque of three-cylinder engines would become more apparent.
