LoWPRoFiLE

I'm not a big fan of VWs but a lot of people got the Golf's on here, mostly GTIs. So I was wondering which is better, the 1.8T motor or the VR6, and I am talking brand new engines here, not the older lower-output versions. This new R-32 has a medium sized V6 with a VR6 that puts out a decent amount of power for it's size, but the 1.8T can be tuned better.

What's better? All aspects

ef8ek9

yeah a 1.8 can be easier to tune and be alot of fun, but if you have the $$$$ you can turbo a VR6 and have the same out come if not more, it just depends on what you prefer. vw also has a 24v VR6 so its not only the R32 or 1.8t. if i was to choose i would have to say a 24v VR6 but thats my opinion

flow fx

Depends on what you're willing to spend.. Obviously the VR6 motor in the end would be the best choice for some killer setup, It's a 6cyl vs 4cyl.

But a 1.8T is far cheaper to make fast since it's already turboed. Thats $3k saved right there (turbo kit)..

Remember there are 2 versions of VR6 motors though, a 12v and a .. shit. 24v? I forget.

I personally find a 6cyl Turbo motor the sexiest/best combination of everything.. But I'll bet thats a bitch to drive in a FWD car

There are a few guys on here with VR6 turbos, and lots with GTI's

ZeRo_C0oL

That's all going to be irrelevant soon... 1.8T becomes 2.0T, and the 2.8L becomes the 3.2L.

callsdubs

The r32 is a 3.2L, it's a blast to drive and ride in....I own both a 12v vr6 and a 20v 1.8t....both fun in different ways, and of course the 1.8t is much easier to upgrade for the $$$. I have to stick with my vr6 though, it just seems to be a much smoother constant pull instead of the 1.8t. Both engines are underpowered considering what is now avaliable, but I still get satisfaction from driving them...and they do have alot more to offer interior wise over other newer/ faster cars out there.

D.Nick

to make it easy....

1.8t expensive to mod

vr6 MORE expensive to mod

LS-T

I would take the 1.8T over VR6...

Whats even better is the 2.7T

gpeele

1.8t if your planning to mode and race it, vr6 if your planning to just use it as a daily driver. vr6 with the z engineering supercharger puts out close to 300whp though, and no turbo lag. just a thought :P!

blackFa5

i say go vr6.. the exhaust note is worth the price of mods..

btw don't buy anything vw.. don't have to ask why just my personal opinion.

jeremy

maybe no turbo lag but boost builds slow as hell, full boost isnt until 6800 rpms on z'd vr6. but to the original poster: stay the hell away from the vr6-it's a deep pit you dont want to dive into. sigh.......