VW Golf GTI Mk6 or VW Golf GTI Mk7? 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 Mk6 | VW Golf GTI Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2009–2013 (Europe to 2012) | 2015–2021 |
| Engine | 2.0 TSI EA888 (CCZB in Europe; CCTA, CBFA in the US) | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3 |
| Stock power | 210 PS / 280 Nm; US 200 hp / 280 Nm | 210 hp / 258 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| VW Golf GTI Mk6 | VW Golf GTI Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 200–210 PS | 210 hp |
| Stage 1 | 245–275 hp | 290–337 hp |
| Stage 2 | 265–295 hp | 334–351 hp |
| Stage 3 | 330–390 hp | ~380–400 hp |
| Stage 4 | 420–600 hp | 500+ hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| VW Golf GTI Mk6 | VW Golf GTI Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 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). | software $500–$560 (IE, APR); APR's cable for flashing at home $130 more. Unitronic sells through dealers only. |
| Stage 2 | 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. | the same APR file ($560); downpipe $850–$880; intake $521 (034) or £316 (APR); intercooler $540–$1,200 (CTS, Mishimoto) or £899 (Wagner). |
| Stage 3 | 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 Mk6 reaches 420–600 hp and the VW Golf GTI Mk7 500+ hp.