International Engine of the Year Awards 2008: Volkswagen TSIs clean up in a double victory

It is no coincidence that the 103 kW (140 PS) and 125 kW (170 PS) TSIs, which are charged by both a turbocharger and a supercharger, are among the most efficient petrol engines in the world.

The motto for these engines is "maximum dynamics with minimum fuel consumption".

This is also how the jury, comprising of 65 journalists from 32 countries, saw it. According to one jury member, "this engine does everything right and fits into the most diverse types of vehicles".

Moreover, the new 122 PS TSI obtained second place in the same category in its first attempt.

Dr. Rüdiger Szengel, Head of Petrol Engine Development, accepted the award for Volkswagen commenting, "Our TSI engines have set the standard since their introduction in the performance class of 90 kW to 125kW. They achieve new levels of economy for petrol engines while providing performance that offers real fun. We take it as a compliment to the entire development team that our TSI has won again in the displacement class of 1.4 litres".

Mr. Hans-Dieter Keller, Managing Director of Volkswagen Middle East said, "Since their debut, the TSI engines have achieved widespread acclaim, winning the industry's most prestigious awards. The vote taken by these juries is a clear indication that Volkswagen technologies are setting standards around the globe and will continue to do so in the future".

TSI engines are already powering diverse models in ten Volkswagen families.

The petrol direct injection engines between 90 kW (122 PS) and 169 kW (230 PS) cover the entire range from Golf to the recently introduced Passat CC.

What's more, the new Scirocco will be off to a running start in 2008 with TSI engines. In the 122 PS version, it requires only 6.1 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres, making it one of the world's most economical sports cars.