TSI: This abbreviation stands for Turbocharged Stratified Injection. All U.S. models now have a turbocharged engine, and stratified injection simply means the fuel is injected into the cylinders before ignition.

Is TSI a turbo?

Volkswagen TSI engines combine direct injection with turbocharging, and also feature an intercooler to deliver more efficient motoring. ... It's no wonder that the TSI is one of the most highly regarded family of engines in the automotive world.

Does TSI have turbo and supercharger?

The TSI engine combines direct injection with turbocharging and in some cases even twincharging, as the some performance-oriented 1.4 TSI engines are equipped with both a supercharger and a turbocharger working together for better boost, as the engine-driven supercharger operates at lower revs, with the turbocharger ...