Both the Audi S3 and Volkswagen Golf R feature enhanced performance, power, and handling for the 2025 model year, thanks in no small part to a powertrain and driveline update centered around the famous four-cylinder engine that powers them both. That engine is still the EA888, commonly referred to as the 2.0T or ‘two-liter turbo’. The Hungarian-built powerplant is one of the world’s most popular four-cylinder turbo engines, and recently entered its fourth generation on sale. Today, in 2025, it’s leaving the factory with more power than ever, and supporting upgrades to match.
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