VW introduced the MK6 GTI in 2010 in the U.S., and it would stay on the market through 2014. A turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine making 207 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque powered it. We have a ton of great VW MK6 GTI content, including a coilovers guide, exhaust guide, intake guide, and more.
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Volkswagen MK6 GTI was first introduced in October 2008, which essentially was a face-lifted MK5. It was produced until 2013 in Europe and 2014 in the United States. When stanced and with an…
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. For starters, there are many different VW/Audi 2.0 TDI versions ranging from 2003 – present. The 2.0 is the successor of the infamous 1.9 TDI engines, and is viewed…
So what really is the difference between the TSI vs TFSI? The short answer is, not a lot, but there are some minor differences. For starters, TSI stands for “Turbo Stratified Injection” and “FSI” stands for “Fuel Stratified Injection”. These apply to both Volkswagen and Audi direct fuel injection engines. Believe it or not, TFSI…
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Volkswagen MK6 GTI/R Upgraded Intercooler (FMIC) Guide Aftermarket intercoolers are probably the most underrated mod for power for not only the MK6 GTI but for any turbocharged engine. If you’re trying to go Stage…
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Volkswagen MK6 GTI Exhaust Upgrade Guide When people go window shopping for MK6 GTI bolt-on mods for performance, exhausts are often in the back of people’s minds. This is completely understandable, given you won’t…
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. MK6 GTI Upgraded Intake Guide If you’re serious about modding out your MK6 GTI, then the air intake should be on the top of your list. The MK6 does have a great intake out…
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. The VW 1.4 TSI comes in two different versions: the EA111 (2005 – present) and the EA211 (2012 – present). The EA111 has won many awards, including multiple ‘International…
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. The Volkswagen 2.5 engine was first introduced in 1991 to 1995 in the Volkswagen Eurovan. This engine didn’t make a return until 2005 and made up until 2014 in…
Article Updated: February 27, 2023 Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Volkswagen EA888 engine was debuted with two available sizes: 1.8t and 2.0t. The 1.8t TSI/TFSI was introduced in 2007 and has been modified into 3 generations, which are…
The MK6 GTI 2.0T engine with its 200 horsepower and 207 torque is no slouch from the factory. However, Volkswagen left a lot of untapped potential in the 2.0T. Many look to tunes and bolt-on mods to take their GTI to the next level. Towards the top of that list should be an MK6 GTI…
Tunes are always at the forefront of discussion when it comes to unleashing power. This is especially true on the EA888 engine in the MK6 Golf GTI, Golf R, and Jetta GLI. However, deciding on a tune can understandably be a hard decision. Where to even start with so many options out there? In this…
Article Updated: January 20, 2023 Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The 6th Gen Volkswagen GTI was first introduced at the Paris Motor Show in October of 2008 and was coined as the “reengineered facelift” to the Volkswagen MK5 GTI….