What is the displacement of the Sagitar 280TSI?
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The displacement of the Sagitar 280TSI is 1.4T. More information about the Sagitar is as follows: 1. The Sagitar adopts Volkswagen Group's leading 'TSI+DSG' golden power combination, with the entire lineup equipped with EA211 1.2TSI and 1.4TSI high-power engines. 2. The 280TSI model has a maximum power of 110kW (150PS)/5000-6000rpm and a maximum torque of 250N·m/1750-3000rpm, paired with a 7-speed DSG transmission. 3. The entire lineup comes standard with an electronic parking system, and high-end models offer 10-color ambient lighting, which can switch between economy, comfort, and sport modes.
I used to drive the Sagitar 280TSI, which is equipped with Volkswagen's well-known 1.4T turbocharged engine with an actual displacement of 1395ml. Many people are misled by the '280' badge on the rear, but it actually refers to the engine's maximum torque range of 250-300N·m, which has nothing to do with displacement. In daily driving, it feels quite agile from a standstill, and the power is sufficient for highway overtaking. However, it requires 95-octane fuel, and in city traffic jams, the fuel consumption can reach around 7L/100km, making it a well-balanced choice among small-displacement turbocharged engines.
Just saw the actual car at the dealership. The Sagitar 280TSI is equipped with a 1.4T four-cylinder engine. The actual displacement is indeed 1.4 liters, but Volkswagen used a clever naming convention—the 280 represents the engine's peak torque of 280 N·m. This engine is particularly well-suited for the Sagitar, with ample low-end torque, allowing it to surge ahead at traffic lights with just a light press of the accelerator. I heard that during maintenance, long-time owners might notice the EA211 model label, which is its engine code. When running the A/C with a full load, there's a slight power drop, but it's more than sufficient for city commuting. After the break-in period, fuel consumption stabilizes at around 6.8L.
I often get to drive my colleague's Sagitar 280. The actual displacement of this car is only 1.4 liters, but it squeezes out 150 horsepower with turbocharging. Volkswagen's practice of using torque values as model names is indeed confusing, and salespeople always have to explain to customers that 280 doesn't refer to displacement. The engine performs quite well for city commuting, and the DSG transmission downshifts quickly. However, when fully loaded and climbing steep slopes, the RPM suddenly surges to 4000, and the roar from the engine compartment can be a bit annoying. After the first maintenance, the fuel consumption did drop by half a liter.
