VW Golf GTI Mk5 or VW Golf GTI Mk6? They're two generations of the same car. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| VW Golf GTI Mk5 | VW Golf GTI Mk6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2004–2008 | 2009–2013 (Europe to 2012) |
| Engine | 2.0 TFSI EA113 (AXX, BWA; BPY in the US; BYD on the Edition 30) | 2.0 TSI EA888 (CCZB in Europe; CCTA, CBFA in the US) |
| Stock power | 200 PS / 280 Nm; Edition 30 and Pirelli 230 PS / 300 Nm | 210 PS / 280 Nm; US 200 hp / 280 Nm |
Power by stage
| VW Golf GTI Mk5 | VW Golf GTI Mk6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 200–230 PS | 200–210 PS |
| Stage 1 | 235–260 hp | 245–275 hp |
| Stage 2 | 260–285 hp | 265–295 hp |
| Stage 3 | 300–355 hp | 330–390 hp |
| Stage 4 | 400–490 PS | 420–600 hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| VW Golf GTI Mk5 | VW Golf GTI Mk6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | remaps $366.95 on sale (APR), £418.80 (REVO, at Vagtech), €550 (BR-Performance) or £250 on sale (Superchips); DSG software $425–$549.95 or €400; plug-in box €369 on sale (RaceChip). | remaps $366.95 on sale (APR), $449 (IE), €550 (BR-Performance) or €612.82 before VAT (BAR-TEK); DSG software $425–$549.95 or €400; plug-in boxes €199–€429 (RaceChip). |
| Stage 2 | downpipe $399.99 (CTS, no cat) or $599.99 (IE, with cat); fuel pump $295.96–$1,348.95 (Autotech, 034, IE, APR); intercooler $849 before VAT (Wagner), $989.99 (IE) or £805.10 (Forge); intake $299.99–$439.99. | downpipe $599.99 (IE) or £1,111.33 (Milltek, with HJS cat and ECE paperwork); intake $268.95–$520.95 (APR, on sale), $329.99 (CTS) or $439.99 (IE); intercooler $825.23–$989.99 (Forge on sale, Wagner before VAT, IE); IE Stage 2 kit $2,639.99. |
| Stage 3 | K04 turbos €1,109.20 before VAT (Turbo-Total), $1,499.99 (CTS) or €1,595.80 before VAT (TTE350+); APR's K04 kit with software $3,553.95 on sale; plus S3 injectors and a fuel pump. | K04 and hybrid turbos $1,499.99–$1,999.99 (CTS) or €1,469.75–€1,595.80 before VAT (TTE); APR's K04 kit with software $3,103.95 on sale; DSG clutch pack €1,890.67 (BAR-TEK). |
List prices from the guides, before shipping, import tax and fitting. "—" means that guide has no cost line for the stage.
Where each one ends up
At Stage 4 the VW Golf GTI Mk5 reaches 400–490 PS and the VW Golf GTI Mk6 420–600 hp.