What does 280tsi Volkswagen mean?
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280tsi Volkswagen means the maximum torque of the engine is 280Nm, equipped with a twin-turbocharged engine. TSI: In fact, TSI is the acronym for Twincharger (turbocharging and supercharging) and Fuel Stratified Injection, representing the three key features of this engine. It also highlights the three major technologies of this engine: forced induction, direct injection, and stratified combustion. The T in TSI stands for turbocharging, S for stratified, and I for injection. Simply put, TSI is a turbocharged direct injection engine. The direct injection engine reduces the thermal loss of the engine. TSI engine: Compared to conventional direct injection technology, the TSI engine with a forced induction system has a smaller size, superior power performance, and fuel-saving advantages. The TSI engine, first introduced by the Volkswagen Group, is a leader among 4-cylinder engines and features the most advanced technology in the Volkswagen engine family.
I only recently figured out the logic behind the 280TSI badge when helping a friend shop for cars. The 280 on Volkswagen's rear doesn't indicate displacement, but rather the engine's maximum torque rating. VW categorizes engines in 50Nm increments, with 280 representing the 250-300Nm range. For example, the older 1.4T engine with exactly 250Nm torque wore the 280 badge. The TSI letters are even more nuanced: T stands for Turbocharged, S for Supercharged/Twincharged (now largely discontinued), and I for direct Fuel Injection. This badging system is rarely seen on new models anymore, as VW switched to power-level numbers in 2021. The new 1.5T engine, despite having identical torque, now wears a 300TSI badge instead.
