TSI technology is unique in that it features direct petrol injection (FSI) and a twincharger combining a supercharger and a turbocharger. The twincharger gives the new 1.4L 170bhp TSI engine generous torque over a wide engine speed range (1,500-4,750rpm).

The new Volkswagen TSI engine. Voted Best New Engine 2006 from the International Engine of The Year Awards, the new TSI engine has a small capacity in comparison to traditional performance engines but it boasts both a turbocharger and a mechanically driven supercharger. This innovative combination ensures power delivery throughout the speed range with no turbo lag, allowing this unique Volkswagen technology and engine to not only deliver outstanding power, but also a better fuel consumption.

• 54 points ahead of Toyota's 3.5L V6 hybrid engine in the 2006 Best New Engine of the Year Award
• 14 points ahead of Honda's 1.3L hybrid engine in the 1L-1.4L category (2006)
• 226 points ahead of Honda's 1.3L hybrid engine in the 1L-1.4L category (2007)

• The engine features a mechanically-driven supercharger and a turbocharger along with the Volkswagen FSI direct fuel injection technology provides an ideal basis for economical fuel consumption and high efficiency. The result is the world's first direct-injection petrol engine with twin charging technology: the 1.4 TSI from Volkswagen.
• This petrol engine is quieter and has a wider rev range than a diesel engine, but has comparable fuel economy.
• Maximum power of 170 bhp at 6,000rpm.
• Maximum torque of 240 Nm between 1,500 and 4,750rpm.
• Before the 1.4 TSI, this output figure can only be achieved on a 2.3L V5 engine.
• The impressively high torque across a broad range of engine speeds is perfect engine for stop-and-go city traffic to reduce the frequency of gear change.
• With the renowned DSG double clutch gearbox, the Jetta 1.4 TSI sprints from 0-100km/h in just 8.1s.