VW Golf R Mk6 or VW Golf GTI Mk6? They share a platform, with different power. 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 Mk6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2010–2013 | 2009–2013 (Europe to 2012) |
| Engine | 2.0 TFSI EA113 with a K04 turbo (CDLF in Europe) | 2.0 TSI EA888 (CCZB in Europe; CCTA, CBFA in the US) |
| Stock power | 270 PS / 350 Nm; US 256 hp / 243 lb-ft | 210 PS / 280 Nm; US 200 hp / 280 Nm |
Power by stage
| VW Golf R Mk6 | VW Golf GTI Mk6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 256–270 hp / PS | 200–210 PS |
| Stage 1 | 295–321 hp | 245–275 hp |
| Stage 2 | 311–362 hp | 265–295 hp |
| Stage 3 | 370–450 hp | 330–390 hp |
| Stage 4 | 400–500+ hp | 420–600 hp |
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 Mk6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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), $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 | 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 $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 | 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 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 R Mk6 reaches 400–500+ hp and the VW Golf GTI Mk6 420–600 hp.