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The EA888 engine is a family of four-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engines produced by the Volkswagen Group since 1996. It is one of the most widely used engines in the world, powering a wide range of Volkswagen Group vehicles, including Audis, Seats, Škodas, and Volkswagens.

The EA888 engine has been through four major iterations, each with its own unique characteristics and improvements.

EA888 Gen 1 Engine

The first generation of the EA888 engine was introduced in 1996. It was available in 1.8L and 2.0L displacement versions and featured a single turbocharger. This engine was used in a wide range of vehicles, including the Audi A4, Volkswagen Passat, and Škoda Octavia.

EA888 Gen 2 Engine

The second generation of the EA888 engine was introduced in 2008. It featured a number of improvements over the previous generation, including a new cylinder head design, direct injection, and a choice of single or twin-scroll turbochargers. This engine was used in a wider range of vehicles than the first generation, including the Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf, and SEAT Leon.

EA888 Gen 3 Engine

The third generation of the EA888 engine was introduced in 2011. It featured a number of further improvements over the previous generation, including a lighter engine block, a new timing chain system, and a more efficient turbocharger. This engine is currently used in a wide range of vehicles, including the Audi A4, Volkswagen Tiguan, and Škoda Superb.

EA888 Gen 4 Engine

The fourth generation of the EA888 engine was introduced in 2016. It features a number of further improvements over the previous generation, including a new intake manifold, a new exhaust manifold, and a more efficient cooling system. This engine is currently used in a number of vehicles, including the Audi A5, Volkswagen Arteon, and Škoda Kodiaq.

Specifications

The following table summarizes the specifications of the different generations of the EA888 engine:

Generation	Years	Displacement	Bore x Stroke	Power	Torque
EA888 Gen 1	1996-2008	1.8L, 2.0L	81mm x 86.4mm	110-220 PS	175-300 Nm
EA888 Gen 2	2008-2013	1.8L, 2.0L	82.5mm x 92.8mm	160-272 PS	250-350 Nm
EA888 Gen 3	2011-present	1.4L, 1.8L, 2.0L	74.5mm x 80.0mm	122-290 PS	200-400 Nm
EA888 Gen 4	2016-present	1.5L, 2.0L	74.5mm x 85.9mm	130-310 PS	200-400 Nm

Applications

The EA888 engine is used in a wide range of vehicles from the Volkswagen Group. Some of the most notable applications include:

Audi A3, A4, A5, Q3, Q5
Volkswagen Golf, GTI, Jetta, Tiguan
Škoda Octavia, Kodiaq, Superb
SEAT Leon, Ateca, Tarraco

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	The EA888 engine is a family of four-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engines produced by the Volkswagen Group since 1996. It is one of the most widely used engines in the world, powering a wide range of Volkswagen Group vehicles, including Audis, Seats, Škodas, and Volkswagens.		The EA888 engine is a family of four-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engines produced by the Volkswagen Group since 1996. It is one of the most widely used engines in the world, powering a wide range of Volkswagen Group vehicles, including Audis, Seats, Škodas, and Volkswagens.