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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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This is the first implementation of such a system in a turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder gasoline engine, noted Lemke. l/100 km), and the overall EPA estimated combined fuel economy is now 29 mpg (8.1 a new electric wastegate actuator that adjusts the boost pressure, when power is not needed, to help reduce fuel consumption.

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