What engine does the Volkswagen Sagitar use?
2 Answers
Volkswagen Sagitar is equipped with two types of engines: a 1.2T engine with a maximum power of 85kW and a maximum torque of 200Nm, and a 1.4T engine with a maximum power of 110kW and a maximum torque of 250Nm. In terms of the transmission system, the engines are paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Sagitar is an A-class sedan brand under FAW-Volkswagen, positioned as a German high-performance sedan. It has a length, width, and height of 4753mm, 1800mm, and 1462mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2731mm. The vehicle comes standard with 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, LED high-performance composite taillights, halogen integrated headlights, a windshield with a sunshade area, and green UV-protective and heat-insulating glass.
I drive the latest Sagitar, which now features a 1.5T EVO turbocharged engine with 160 horsepower, significantly more powerful than the previous 1.4T model I drove. The most noticeable improvement is the quicker acceleration—it leaps forward with just a light tap on the gas pedal when overtaking in the city, and remains remarkably quiet even at 120 km/h on the highway. The official fuel consumption is 5.8L/100km, but my actual commute with AC on averages around 7L, which is even more fuel-efficient than my colleague’s Japanese car. This engine uses 0W-20 low-viscosity oil, and the mechanic mentioned that the direct fuel injection technology ensures cleaner combustion, resulting in much less carbon buildup compared to the older 1.4T. Regular 92-octane fuel works fine, but I prefer using 95-octane for smoother performance. After six months of driving, the biggest surprise is how quiet the cold starts are—it fires up instantly even in sub-zero winter temperatures. Volkswagen really put thought into this upgrade.
