In 2014, VW introduced the MK7 GTI and it ran through the 2021 model year. A turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine powered it all eight years, first making 220 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, before VW bumped it up to 228 horsepower in 2019. Make sure to check out our coilovers guide, common problems guide, and many others.
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Volkswagen’s MK7 GTI was introduced in 2012 and production ran through 2021. It was the first European car to ever win the Car of the Year Japan Award. There was a first-generation (2015-2017) and…
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…
Article Updated: January 27, 2023 Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Volkswagen’s MK7 GTI was first introduced in Berlin at the Paris Motor Show in 2012 to which hit the markets in late 2012. It won the Car of the…
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. VW MK7 GTI Tuning Guide When it comes to aftermarket mods and getting the most bang for your buck, tunes should definitely be at the top of your list, especially for any turbocharged engine….
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Volkswagen MK7 GTI/R Upgraded Intercooler (FMIC/DF) Guide If you are wanting to take your MK7 GTI to Stage 1+, an often overlooked mod is an upgraded intercooler. Now it isn’t necessarily a mod for…
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Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. MK7 GTI Intake Upgrade Guide Upgraded MK7 GTI intakes are the first mods that we suggest performing on your MK7 GTI, because they will allow for increased airflow which is the foundation for max…
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 MK7 GTI (2013 – 2020) came with an impressive 2.0t TSI engine and an IS20 turbo that puts down 217hp and 258lb-ft out of the box. With stock numbers like those, VW enthusiasts want more, as with every car enthusiast. So, when it comes to upgrades on the MK7 GTI, you should be looking…
Article Updated: January 27, 2023 The Volkswagen 7th Gen (MK7/MK7.5) Golf GTI is the successor of the MK6 GTI and was first introduced in 2013 through 2020. It features an updated 2.0t TSI engine (CHHB) and IS20 turbo that puts down 217hp (+10hp) and 258lb-ft (+51tq) out of the factory. While it is quite impressive,…