Is it a 130 or 150?

[debsie]

I'm selling the Cab and want to get either a GT TDI 150 or a type r. Today I saw the perfect GT TDI 150, the only problem is that the independent dealer couldn't confirm whether it's a 130 or 150. The service book is missing but he had the print outs from VW. It had a silver GTI badge on the boot, 5 headrests, dark brown wood trim, leather and is in excellent condition. How can I tell if it's a 150? If it is what's it worth with 40k on the clock?

Thanks 

[topher]

150 has a front mounted intercooler behind the bumper, 130 shares the same tiny wing mounted side intercooler as the 1.8T.. should also say on the V5 (logbook)

chip the 150 and it will thrash the pants off a type r, and look a lot better

[debsie]

Problem is I didn't notice the intercooler and it's 50 miles away. It didn't say either way on the V5.  Must say I think the type r looks better but the drive of the golf combined with the economy makes it a better bet.
Anyother ideas on telling? I've read all the forums but still as unsure.
Thanks

[topher]

only other way i can think of is the engine code.. 150PD is an ARL .. dont know what the 130 is, and not sure where it's stamped on the diesels, should be easily visible though (dead helpful me)

bit shocking that the garage selling it doesnt know though

[Hatchet Harry]

150's have all red lettering on the back aswell...

[debsie]

I know I was really disappointed as it's perfect in every other way, he'd advertised it as a 150 too. Just looking at the 1.8t's on autotrader. They seem to be well priced, the 180 seems to have the performance I want. Are they any good?

[topher]

150's have all red lettering on the back aswell...

not always, thats the trouble .. vw like to keep us guessing

[topher]

I know I was really disappointed as it's perfect in every other way, he'd advertised it as a 150 too. Just looking at the 1.8t's on autotrader. They seem to be well priced, the 180 seems to have the performance I want. Are they any good?

to be honest, there wouldnt be a lot in it between a 150 diesel and a 180 petrol performance-wise.. until you start tinkering with them. i think the amount of miles you need to do everyday should decide that for you .. diesel hogs are still the MPG kings.

[Hatchet Harry]

very true topher... they did a similar thing with the gti turbo i recall.

either way they are nice cars 130 or 150... but the 180bh gti? nice car remap decat and zorst hmmm fun time

[GazB]

Mine is a 1.8t, but I think if you remap a 150 PD then it will still piss on a remapped 1.8t

Anyway, dunno if this will help, I robbed it from another forum(thanks to Tabs)

Golf
Trim             Engine         Output (PS)     Engine Code
1.4               1.4 16v             75                         AKL
1.6               1.6 8v              100                        APF
1.6               1.6 16v            105                        AUS
SDI               1.9                  68                        AQM
TDI               1.9                  90                        AGR
TDI               1.9 PD           100                        ATD
TDI               1.9                 110                        AHF
GTTDI          1.9                 110                        AHF
GTTDI          1.9 PD           115                        AJM
GTTDI          1.9 PD           130                        ASZ
GTI               1.9 PD           150                         ARL
GTI               2.0 8v            115                        APK
GTI               1.8 20v          125                        AGN
GTI               1.8 20vT        150             AGU (98-00)
GTI               1.8 20vT        150             ARZ (00-01)
GTI               1.8 20vT        150             AUM (00-03)
GTI               1.8 20vT        180             AUQ (02-04)
GTI 25th Anni  1.9 PD        150             ARL
GTI 25th Anni  1.8 20v       180              AUQ (02-04)
V5                2.3 10v          150
V5                2.3 20v          170
V6 4motion     2.8 24v        204               AQP (99-00)
V6 4motion     2.8 24v        204               AUE (00-01)
V6 4motion     2.8 24v        204               BDE (02-03)
R32                 3.2              240
Colour Concept 1.9PD       115               AJM
Colour Concept 1.9 PD      130               ASZ
Colour Concept 2.0 8v       115               AJM
Final Edition  1.9                100               ATD   
Final Edition  1.4 16v           75               AKL
Final Edition  1.6 16v          105              AUS
Match           1.4 16v           75               AKL
Match           1.6 16v         105               AUS
Match           1.9PD           100               ATD