VW Golf R Mk6 or VW Golf R 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 R Mk6 | VW Golf R Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2010–2013 | 2014–2020 |
| Engine | 2.0 TFSI EA113 with a K04 turbo (CDLF in Europe) | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3 |
| Stock power | 270 PS / 350 Nm; US 256 hp / 243 lb-ft | 292 hp / 280 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| VW Golf R Mk6 | VW Golf R Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 256–270 hp / PS | 292 hp |
| Stage 1 | 295–321 hp | 355–413 hp |
| Stage 2 | 311–362 hp | 397–461 hp |
| Stage 3 | 370–450 hp | 470–536 hp |
| Stage 4 | 400–500+ hp | 550+ 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 R Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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). | software $500–$560 (IE, APR). |
| 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). | IE Stage 2 software $625; intake $521 (034), £316 (APR) or €883 (Eventuri); intercooler $540–$1,200 or £899 (Wagner). |
| 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). | IE software for bigger turbos $750; the turbo is extra. |
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 R Mk7 550+ hp.
Read the full guides
- The VW Golf R Mk6 guide
- The VW Golf R Mk7 guide
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