VW does make better cars and the Japanese know it.

'Volkswagen has received two of Japan’s top automobile prizes in the category of “Technology of the Year” for the development of its TSI technology. Both the CAR OF THE YEAR committee and the jury of the Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference (RJC) voted to give their first prizes to Volkswagen’s innovative new engine technology.'

'WOLFSBURG, Germany - The winning streak continues: for the third time, Volkswagen's dual charged TSI engines have won the 'International Engine of the Year Award' in the category '1 litre to 1.4 litres'. It is no coincidence that the 103 kW (140 PS) and 125 kW (170 PS) TSIs, which are charged by both a turbocharger and a supercharger, are among the most efficient petrol engines in the world. The motto for these engines is 'maximum dynamics with minimum fuel consumption'. And that's also how the jury, comprising 65 journalists from 32 countries, saw it. According to one jury member, 'This engine does everything right and fits into the most diverse types of vehicles.' Moreover, the new 122 PS TSI took second place in the same category in its first attempt. The 'International kEngine of the Year Awards 2008' will be presented today in Stuttgart.'

'Moreover, an additional award underscores the Volkswagen Group's great competence in building engines. Audi took first place in the category 1.8 litres to 2.0 litres with the 2.0 TSI. This engine made its debut at Volkswagen in the Golf GTI and is presently finding use in several performance versions.'