VW Golf R Mk7 or VW Golf R Mk8? 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 Mk7 | VW Golf R Mk8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2014–2020 | 2021– |
| Engine | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3 | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 4 |
| Stock power | 292 hp / 280 lb-ft (US) | 315 hp / 310 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| VW Golf R Mk7 | VW Golf R Mk8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 292 hp | 315 hp |
| Stage 1 | 355–413 hp | 386–442 hp |
| Stage 2 | 397–461 hp | 410–455 hp |
| Stage 3 | 470–536 hp | 500+ hp |
| Stage 4 | 550+ hp | 600+ hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| VW Golf R Mk7 | VW Golf R Mk8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | software $500–$560 (IE, APR). | APR $600, or $1,600 as APR Plus with a powertrain warranty; Unitronic CAD 700 at a Canadian dealer (its gearbox tune and intercooler are extra). |
| Stage 2 | IE Stage 2 software $625; intake $521 (034), £316 (APR) or €883 (Eventuri); intercooler $540–$1,200 or £899 (Wagner). | the same APR file ($600); Unitronic Stage 2 CAD 750; APR intake $450. |
| Stage 3 | 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 Mk7 reaches 550+ hp and the VW Golf R Mk8 600+ hp.
Read the full guides
- The VW Golf R Mk7 guide
- The VW Golf R Mk8 guide
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