VW Golf R Mk6 or VW Golf GTI Mk5? Both use the 2.0 TFSI EA113 engine family. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| VW Golf R Mk6 | VW Golf GTI Mk5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2010–2013 | 2004–2008 |
| Engine | 2.0 TFSI EA113 with a K04 turbo (CDLF in Europe) | 2.0 TFSI EA113 (AXX, BWA; BPY in the US; BYD on the Edition 30) |
| Stock power | 270 PS / 350 Nm; US 256 hp / 243 lb-ft | 200 PS / 280 Nm; Edition 30 and Pirelli 230 PS / 300 Nm |
Power by stage
| VW Golf R Mk6 | VW Golf GTI Mk5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 256–270 hp / PS | 200–230 PS |
| Stage 1 | 295–321 hp | 235–260 hp |
| Stage 2 | 311–362 hp | 260–285 hp |
| Stage 3 | 370–450 hp | 300–355 hp |
| Stage 4 | 400–500+ hp | 400–490 PS |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| VW Golf R Mk6 | VW Golf GTI Mk5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | remaps $366.95 on sale (APR), $449 (IE), $475 (034) or €590 (BR-Performance); DSG software $425–$450 (034) or €400; plug-in boxes €429 on sale (RaceChip) or €799 (DTE). | 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). |
| Stage 2 | fuel pump $337 (034 piston kit) or $1,348.95 on sale (APR); downpipe €607.06 before VAT (BAR-TEK); intercooler €462.14 (BAR-TEK) or $849 before VAT (Wagner); cat-back £793.92–£1,027.03 (Scorpion, Milltek). | 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. |
| Stage 3 | hybrid turbo €2,100–€2,226.50 before VAT (TTE) or €2,562.98 for BAR-TEK's kit; APR low-pressure pump $808.95 and injectors $1,258.95 on sale; twin-disc clutch €2,004.83 (TTE). | 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. |
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 R Mk6 reaches 400–500+ hp and the VW Golf GTI Mk5 400–490 PS.