What is the displacement of the Passat 330tsi?
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SAIC Volkswagen Passat 330tsi has a 2.0L displacement. Introduction to automobile displacement: Displacement, a specialized term in hydraulic transmission, refers to the volume of fluid inhaled or discharged per stroke or cycle. Automobile displacement is an important parameter for measuring a vehicle. Some domestic cars may not have the model number marked on the rear, but their displacement is usually indicated on the body or rear of the car. Displacement classification: The classification of passenger cars in China is determined by the size of the displacement. Mini cars have a displacement of ≤1.0L; compact cars have a displacement ranging from 1.0L to 1.6L; midsize cars have a displacement ranging from 1.6L to 2.5L; executive cars have a displacement ranging from 2.5L to 4.0L; and luxury cars have a displacement >4.0L.
I've been researching Volkswagen models for many years, and the displacement of the Passat 330TSI is actually a common misconception. This model uses Volkswagen's EA888 series 2.0T engine with an actual displacement of 1984ml, which is close to 2.0 liters. Volkswagen's naming convention is quite interesting—330 represents a maximum torque of approximately 300N·m, and TSI stands for Turbocharged Stratified Injection technology. This powertrain performs exceptionally smoothly in urban driving, with the turbo kicking in quickly during acceleration, making overtaking effortless. Recently, while helping a friend choose a car, I noticed that this displacement paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission achieves a fuel consumption of only around 7 liters per 100 kilometers, making it very suitable for family use. If you frequently drive on highways, I'd recommend considering the 380TSI version for stronger performance.
As a mechanical enthusiast who frequently disassembles engines, I'm extremely familiar with the details of the Passat 330TSI. Its heart is the third-generation EA888 engine, with a displacement of 1.984 liters paired with a BorgWarner turbocharger. The direct injection pressure can reach 200 bar, delivering particularly strong low-end torque—320 N·m of torque is available at just 2,000 rpm. Another highlight of this engine is the integrated exhaust manifold, which allows it to warm up twice as fast as older models during cold starts. Last week, I performed maintenance on a 330TSI with 80,000 km on the odometer and found that the cylinder wall wear was significantly less compared to naturally aspirated engines of the same displacement. The durability of turbocharged engines has indeed improved considerably.
