The 2.0 TFSI Audi engine was awarded the title of "Engine of the Year" for being the first to combine petrol direct injection with turbocharging in both motor racing and volume production. The engine is available in three performance versions ranging from 170 to 220 horsepower and is praised for its balance of technology, performance, economy and environmental friendliness as well as its broad torque plateau that allows for fuel efficient driving with assertive power.

1. Award for the 2.0 TFSI Audi Engine
Source: Audi AG
Audi's pioneering achievements in the domain of petrol
injection technology are not restricted to success on the
racetrack. The 2.0 TFSI has now been awarded the title of
"Engine of the Year". Audi is the first manufacturer in the
world to combine petrol direct injection with turbocharging
in the spheres of both motor racing and volume production.
The 2.0 TFSI embarked on its success story in the Audi A3
Sportback. It is now also on offer in the Audi A4 and A6. It
is available in three performance versions ranging from 170
bhp to 220 bhp. The 200 bhp version, which is used in the
Volkswagen Golf GTI, provides a level of propulsive power
that truly befits that car's status.
The jury praised the Audi engine, which dominates the
engine displacement category from 1.8 to two litres, for its
good "balance between technology, performance, economy
and environmental acceptability". The jurors were also
impressed by its pulling power and high level of everyday
suitability. The exceptionally broad torque plateau on the
one hand permits a fuel-efficient driving style with few
gearshifts, and on the other hand means that only light
accelerator action is needed to produce assertive thrust and
a spontaneous unleashing of power.