Which generation is the EA888 engine in the Tayron?
1 Answers
The EA888 engine in the Tayron is the third-generation product. The EA888 engines used in Volkswagen's new models are all third-generation products. The Tayron is a mid-size SUV under the Volkswagen brand, equipped with three engines: a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine, a low-power version 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, and a high-power version 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. The 1.4-liter turbocharged engine delivers 150 horsepower and a maximum torque of 250 Nm; the low-power version 2.0-liter turbocharged engine produces 186 horsepower and a maximum torque of 320 Nm; the high-power version 2.0-liter turbocharged engine generates 220 horsepower and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. All three engines are paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Tayron is based on the European version of the Tiguan and comes from Volkswagen's MQB A2 platform.