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Volkswagen EA888 evo4 specs: 2.0L (121 ci) 4-cylinder, 82.5 x 92.8 mm (3.2480 x 3.6535 in) bore and stroke, 9.6:1 compression. Rated 241-328 hp, 2022–2026.
The Volkswagen EA888 evo4 is undersquare — the 3.6535" stroke exceeds the 3.248" bore by 11.1% — a layout that trades peak RPM for leverage and torque low in the range. The 3.6535" stroke puts mean piston speed at 4,000 ft/min around 6,550 RPM, which is where a production bottom end is generally considered at its limit. Each of the 4 cylinders displaces 30.3 ci (496 cc).
9.6:1 on aluminum heads is in the range that usually runs on pump premium; aluminum sheds heat faster than iron, which makes the same number a little more forgiving.
It is one of 31 engines in the EA888 family, the largest at 121 ci. 9 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 241 to 328 hp across 2022–2026.
| Displacement | 121 ci / 2 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.248" |
| Stroke | 3.6535" |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | I4 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.889 |
| Block material | cast iron |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 241–328 hp |
| Years | 2022–2026 |
| Year | Version | HP @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EA888 evo4 net | 241 @ 5000 | 273 lb-ft @ 1600 | 9.6:1 |
| 2022 | EA888 evo4 net | 315 @ 5600 | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 | — |
| 2023 | EA888 evo4 net | 241 @ 5000 | 273 lb-ft @ 1600 | 9.6:1 |
| 2023 | EA888 evo4 net | 315 @ 5600 | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 | — |
| 2024 | EA888 evo4 net | 241 @ 5000 | 273 lb-ft @ 1600 | 9.6:1 |
| 2024 | EA888 evo4 net | 315 @ 5600 | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 | — |
| 2025 | EA888 evo4 net | 328 @ 5850 * | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 * | — |
Factory specification sheet. * Not yet cross-verified.
| Bore/stroke character | 0.889 — undersquare — stroke exceeds bore, which favours low-end torque |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,654 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
| Displacement per cylinder | 30.3 ci |
| Static compression | 9.6:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 241 hp | EA888 evo4 |
| 2022 | 315 hp | EA888 evo4 |
| 2023 | 241 hp | EA888 evo4 |
| 2023 | 315 hp | EA888 evo4 |
| 2024 | 241 hp | EA888 evo4 |
| 2024 | 315 hp | EA888 evo4 |
| 2025 | — | EA888 evo4 |
| 2025 | 328 hp | EA888 evo4 |
| 2026 | — | EA888 evo4 |
2 factory vehicles, 2019–2026. Each year opens that model's engine table.