In 1999, VW introduced the MK4 GTI, and it would last through 2005. Originally, VW gave the MK4 a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine, but switched to a smaller turbocharged 1.8L four-cylinder in 2000. We have tons of great MK4 GTI resources, including a top 5 mods guide, coilovers guide, and much more.
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Volkswagen MK4 GTI is an iconic VW project vehicle. It was first introduced in 1999 and ran through 2005. In 1999, the MK4 GTI featured a 2.0L engine that put down 114hp and…
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. A lowered MK4 GTI is truly an iconic Volkswagen. It was first introduced in 1999 and produced until 2005. When stanced with a low aggressive exhaust, it’s a real head-turner. The MK4 GTI featured…
The Golf R32 was a limited production special edition of the MK4 GTI. It was designed to be a higher performance version of the GTI, using a naturally aspirated 3.2L engine known as the VR6 compared to the significantly smaller 2.0L and 1.8L engines used in the standard GTI. The larger engine produced 241hp and…
The ALH engine is regarded as one of the best diesel engines that Volkswagen has put out. This engine was in production from 1999-2006 and was found in the New Beetle, MK4 Jetta, MK4 Jetta Wagon, and MK4 Golf. They put down 90hp and 155lb-ft of torque. Although this doesn’t seem like a lot, vehicles…
The Volkswagen MK4 GTI was first introduced in 1999 and ran production through 2005. When the MK4 GTI was first introduced, it featured a 2.0L but that only lasted one model year, 1999.5. However, Volkswagen moved to a 1.8L Turbo engine in 2000 through 2005 for the GTI. The 1.8L Turbo engine put down 178hp…
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Volkswagen began producing the 1.9 TDI engine in the early 90’s and ran through 2007. There are mainly two different VW 1.9 TDI’s: Pre-2003 & Post-2003. Pre-2003 features a less powerful turbocharged direct-injection engine…
Article Updated: January 26, 2023 Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Volkswagen’s 1.8L turbo (20v-Turbo, 1.8 20vt) engine was first introduced in 1993 and ran through 2005. The two versions that are seen for this engine are the EA113 &…
Article Updated: January 24, 2023 Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Vr6 engine was introduced in the early 1990’s and is still being used in the Atlas and Passat. However, we are starting to see a shift from the…
What do all those letters in front of my Volkswagen model even mean? In this post, we’ll take the time to go into the confusing abbreviations (MK3, MK4, MK5, MK6, B5, etc.) for Volkswagen models, such as the Beetle, Golf, Jetta, and the Passat. Volkswagen named their vehicles based on the generation or the chassis…
Many Volkswagen MKIV owners experience various issues with their door locks acting up. Problems include MK4 doors not locking, the car not recognizing when a door is open, doors automatically locking while they’re open, etc. There are a handful of weird things that happen. If your MK4 Jetta, GLI, Golf, or B5 Passat is experiencing…