Since we are looking for the most powerful inline-4s, we'll have to look at the most prominent variation, the EA888 Evo 4. This variant debuted in 2021 has the numbers to show for its performance.

The 2-litre EA888 four-cylinder turbo has been uprated to Golf R 20 Years-matching specs, with 328bhp, while the 310lb ft torque figure remains. The twin-clutch DSG transmission features seven ...