What engine does the Sagitar use?

[StephanieDella]

The Sagitar uses the EA211 engine. An engine is a machine that can convert one form of energy into another, typically transforming chemical energy into mechanical energy. Taking the 2021 Sagitar Manual Fashion Smart Edition as an example, it is a compact 4-door, 5-seater sedan with the following dimensions: length 4753mm, width 1800mm, height 1462mm, wheelbase 2731mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters. The 2021 Sagitar Manual Fashion Smart Edition is equipped with a 1.2T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 85kW and a maximum torque of 175Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.

[Kevin]

My Sagitar was just bought last year, equipped with the Volkswagen EA211 series 1.4T engine (280TSI), delivering a maximum horsepower of 150 hp. This engine is incredibly stable—it sips fuel like mineral water, averaging just over 6 liters per 100 km. Once during a road trip on the highway, even with the AC on, overtaking was effortless. But a heads-up: it’s safer to use 95-octane fuel. A friend of mine cheaped out with 92-octane and ended up with an engine warning light. I heard the new model now comes with the 1.5T Evo2 engine, offering more power while cutting fuel consumption by 0.4 liters—tempting me to trade in for the upgrade. Recent forum posts mention the second-gen engine has significantly reduced low-speed jerking, so I’ll definitely test-drive it during my next service visit at the dealership.

[McArabella]

Having repaired hundreds of Sagitars in the workshop, I remember the three generations of main engine models clearly. The older models were equipped with the EA111 1.6L naturally aspirated engine, but now the entire lineup has switched to turbocharging. The best-selling 1.4T engine accounts for over 70% of installations, and its belt drive is noticeably quieter than chain drives. Last month, I disassembled and repaired a 1.5T Evo2 with 80,000 kilometers on it—the direct injection pressure has been increased to 350bar, and the atomization effect is visibly finer. One interesting detail is that the new model adjusted the turbo blade angle from 29 degrees to 36 degrees, improving low-end torque by at least 20 N·m. Spark plugs are recommended to be replaced every 30,000 kilometers; I once saw a car skimp on this and end up with cylinder misfires and shaking.

[DiChloe]

During the test drive of the new Sagitar, the salesperson emphasized the 1.5T Evo2 engine, which delivers 10 more horsepower than the old 1.4T while being more fuel-efficient. I specifically experienced the legendary VTG variable geometry turbo, which indeed provides ample torque at just 1500 rpm. The salesperson mentioned that the Miller cycle technology increases the compression ratio to 12.5:1, and it runs fine on 92-octane fuel. However, what impressed me the most was the active cylinder deactivation feature, which turns the engine into a two-cylinder during cruising. A friend who drives the 1.2T version also found it sufficient for city commuting, with a displayed fuel consumption of 5.8 liters per 100 km. But when it comes to driving pleasure, the 300TSI high-power version is clearly a notch above, offering noticeably stronger acceleration.