What I found most notable was that, because the transmission has only five gears and downshifts quickly, there was less lag before the power kicked in compared
with other turbocharged engines I've driven.
With 33 - percent greater displacement than
the other turbocharged engines offered in the Civic family, the Type R powerplant is engineered to deliver an increase of 101 horsepower and 103 lb. - ft.
We also achieved 36.8 mpg on the 116 - mile Edmunds evaluation route, confirming that unlike those of
some other turbocharged engines, the EPA numbers are attainable.
This engine also makes use of fuel - saving technologies, VVT, and cylinder deactivation to avoid the peakiness and hesitation that you often experience in
other turbocharged engines!
Maintenance: As with
any other turbocharged engine, the 2.0 L TSI is very sensitive to the lack of maintenance.