Volkswagen Eos and Scirocco gets the 2.0 TSI engine from the Golf GTI

The engine from the latest Golf GTI produces an extra 10bhp from the previous version, for a total output of 210bhp, while retaining the same torque output of 280Nm. The four-cylinder engine is available with either a six-speed manual or Volkswagen’s DSG dual-clutch transmission.

When fitted to the Scirocco GT, as the model will be called, Volkswagen claims that the coupe can sprint from 0-100km/h in 6.9 seconds, while the Eos 2.0 TSI can achieve the same century sprint in 7.8 seconds.

Volkswagen also says that the new engine is more economical than before, with the Scirocco GT returning a fuel economy figure of 7.4-litres per 100km, a 5 percent improvement over the previous model. The Eos 2.0 TSI meanwhile can achieve a figure of 7.2-litres per 100km, an improvement of 9 percent.