What is the displacement of 330tsi?
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330tsi has a displacement of 1.8L, and 330tsi represents a TSI engine with 330 N·m of torque. In TSI, 'T' stands for Twincharger, which means turbocharger plus supercharger; 'S' stands for Stratified; and 'I' stands for Injection. It is a high-power, low-speed, high-torque engine. Generally, the larger the displacement, the more fuel it consumes. According to the standards in mainland China, car classifications by displacement are as follows: mini cars have a displacement below 1L; compact cars range from 1.0L to 1.6L; mid-size cars range from 1.6L to 2.5L; executive cars range from 2.5L to 4.0L; and luxury cars have a displacement above 4L.
The 330TSI badge is quite common on Volkswagen vehicles, typically referring to the low-power version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. I drove a friend's Magotan labeled with 330TSI, and the power delivery was quite linear—smooth acceleration without being jerky, yet with ample reserve power. This engine tuning prioritizes fuel efficiency, averaging around 8-9 liters per 100 km in city driving. In fact, Volkswagen's rear badge numbers don't directly correspond to displacement; 330 represents the engine's torque value, approximately 330 Nm. Many automakers now use this naming convention, as it better reflects the power characteristics compared to directly labeling the displacement. If considering maintenance costs, parts for this displacement are cheaper than those for the high-power version.
