VW Polo GTI Mk6 (AW) or VW Golf GTI Mk7? Both use the EA888 2.0 turbo engine family. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| VW Polo GTI Mk6 (AW) | VW Golf GTI Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2017–2021, facelift 2021– | 2015–2021 |
| Engine | 2.0 TSI EA888 (CZPC, DKZC; DNND on the facelift) | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3 |
| Stock power | 200 PS / 320 Nm; facelift 207 PS / 320 Nm | 210 hp / 258 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| VW Polo GTI Mk6 (AW) | VW Golf GTI Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 200–207 PS | 210 hp |
| Stage 1 | 232–259 hp | 290–337 hp |
| Stage 2 | 250–285 hp | 334–351 hp |
| Stage 3 | 320–420 hp | ~380–400 hp |
| Stage 4 | — no verified parts | 500+ hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| VW Polo GTI Mk6 (AW) | VW Golf GTI Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | flash tunes $446.95 (APR), £480 (RacingLine, at the dealer) or €620–€690 (BR-Performance); gearbox software €400–£678; plug-in boxes €299–€449 (DTE, RaceChip) or $559 (JB4). | software $500–$560 (IE, APR); APR's cable for flashing at home $130 more. Unitronic sells through dealers only. |
| Stage 2 | intercooler £572.25–£839 (Airtec, Wagner) or $813.37 (do88); intake $268.95–£609.32 (APR, do88, RacingLine); Milltek sports-cat downpipe £983.62 or HJS ECE downpipe £1,935.60–£2,497.20; BR-Performance Stage 2 from €3,800. | 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 | upgraded IS20 turbo €1,259.66–€1,361.85 before VAT (TTE, Turbo-Total), plus software, DSG clutch and cooling; BR-Performance Stage 3 from €7,000. | — |
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 Polo GTI Mk6 (AW) reaches — no verified parts and the VW Golf GTI Mk7 500+ hp.