While the base 77TSI is surprisingly perky for such a small engine (its 1.2 turbo engine delivers
more midrange torque than many of its bigger - engined rivals), the 90TSI is smoother, more flexible and only marginally less fuel - efficient (6.8 versus 6.7 L / 100 km DSG).
The Boxster S has more hp and
more midrange torque, so I'd like to try one of those.
That extra weight dampens the liveliness of the Sedona's 3.3 - liter V - 6 engine too, which Kia has tuned for
more midrange torque in this application.
Not exact matches
Toyota's 2.5 I4 is a boring motor and
more torque in the
midrange is not going to make you want to drive the 86 like it's meant to be driven, if there's no reward to revving it all the way out.
More importantly, its 277 lb - ft of
torque from 2000 to 4800 rpm offer good low - end response and a broad
midrange.
Torque is up 7 lb - ft to 324 lb - ft at 6,250 rpm, although this figure is misleading because there is now significantly
more midrange shove and thus greater flexibility throughout the rev range.
Higher valve lift, larger valves (8.5 mm intake and 8.1 mm exhaust), larger - diameter inlet ports, and new combustion - chamber shape improve gas flow and offer improved
torque in
midrange, for
more engaging riding experience
But as is typical of these
torque - laden turbos, there's
more satisfaction to be found in the
midrange than in revving to the 6000rpm redline and beyond.