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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: wakey on 17 November 2015, 14:59

Title: Engine differences
Post by: wakey on 17 November 2015, 14:59

Hi All

I'm a golf r owner and wondered what the difference is between the golf r engine and the engine fitted in the Gti?

Is it merely a remap or are there hardware changes also ie different turbo or intake etc?

Also is the R engine the same as the engine in the RS3 or are there further changes?

Cheers

Title: Re: Engine differences
Post by: Gnasher on 17 November 2015, 15:15

Definitely some mechanical differences re GTI/R...

Turbo, head, unsure about bottom end differences.

RS3 engine is 5 cylinder, so no comparison really.

Title: Re: Engine differences
Post by: p3asa on 17 November 2015, 22:17

According to wikipedia

"At the heart of the R is a newly developed version of the four-cylinder 2.0-litre turbocharged EA888 TSI petrol engine used in the latest Golf GTI, but in this application producing 300 PS from 5,500 to 6,200 rpm and 380 Nm (280 lbs ft) from 1,800 to 5,500 rpm. Compared with the GTI’s powerplant, the Golf R’s engine has a modified cylinder head, exhaust valves, valve seats and springs, pistons, injection valves and turbocharger"