In which year did the fourth-generation EA888 engine start being used?

[McRachel]

The fourth-generation EA888 engine has been in use since 2021. Introduction to the EA888: It incorporates advanced technologies such as direct fuel injection, water-cooled turbocharging, and variable valve timing, which made it quite impressive for a period. With ample low-end torque and high fuel efficiency, this engine model became an instant hit and remains popular up to its third-generation product. Fourth-generation EA888: The fourth-generation EA888 comes with multiple different tuning options. One of them is a low-power version with a maximum output of 190 horsepower and a peak torque of 320 Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 7.4 seconds. Another variant delivers a maximum output of 245 horsepower and a peak torque of 370 Nm, used in models like the all-new Golf GTI, which can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6 seconds.

[Adam]

I remember the Volkswagen 4th-gen EA888 engine started large-scale vehicle installation in 2020. When test driving the new 8th-gen Golf, the salesperson said it was the world's first mass-produced car equipped with the 4th-gen EA888, featuring 350bar high-pressure direct injection and Miller cycle technology. This engine specifically solved the oil consumption issue of the 3rd-gen model by redesigning the piston rings. Currently in 2023, models like the Audi A4L and Tiguan L Pro are using it, but be aware that the same-year Magotan still uses the 3.5-gen version - you'll need to check the engine number under the hood when purchasing.

[OCody]

The timeline for the installation of the fourth-generation EA888 engine is quite chaotic. The overseas 2020 Golf 8 was the first to debut with it, but domestic models were rolled out in batches: the 2021 Audi Q3 facelift received the fourth-gen engine, while the Tiguan L didn't get it until 2023. Recently, while helping a friend inspect a used A4L, I discovered that cars manufactured after December 2020 with the engine model DNUE stamped on the nameplate are the true fourth-gen, while those ending with DKV are the 3.5-gen. It's recommended to check the vehicle conformity certificate for the most accurate information.