What Makes The MK6 VW Golf GTI So Great?
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- Опубліковано 15 січ 2023
- Hey guys welcome back to the channel and today we are going over what makes the vw golf gti or golf r mk6 so great! This little hot hatch with an incredible tuner engine to it is the cheap daily driver or cheap first car that everybody is looking for! I hope you enjoy and if you do, please be sure to like, comment another video you wanna see, and subscribe for more!!
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The engine did actually change a little bit from the mk5 to the MK6. It went from a 2.0T FSI to a 2.0T TSI which was a revised version of the previous engine. Higher flowing fuel pump, injectors, and went from a timing belt to a timing chain design 👍
But. On the edition 35 mk6 they put the golf 6R/S3 T FSI engine but detune it from software although it carries the same k04 and forged internals. With just a remap on the edition 35 you got yourself something similar in power with the mk7R but having FWD and being lighter it’s more agile and faster.
@@thf1403it’s not faster than an mk7R AT ALL. Mk6 GTI’s are great but have far more problems than the mk7Rs on top of being slower and much more complicated to tune. You can easily push 360 hp on a stock mk7R. Try to do that on an mk6 GTI and you will blow up anything and everything.
@@ittorasetsuxx8077 i was talking about the GTI EDITION 35 which has the s3 engine. Not the gti with the first gen ea888 engine. This one can hold 400 hp on stock internals. And yes. Belive me. A 300hp edition 35 is faster then a mk7 r from a roll.
I love my mk6 so I was super excited to see your video on em! Even though it isn't a bullet, I can find TONS of info on them and the community is super passionate about them. Overall it's been a great daily driver, and I enjoy the drive to and from campus. The cherry on top is that I can make it fast if I want to spend the time and money due to the absolutely insane after market and availability. But it's just a daily for now. The most I would do is a stage 1 tune as long as it's my only car.
I feel that man, keep it kinda stock bc daily but add a bit of juice for some cheap fun!
@@markroden Even on the daily an essential was definitely a diverter valve for woosh sounds from my turbo lol!
Yeah I did full bolt ons , fmic , tune , but after 2 years isn't not enough, building it atm , going big turbo , je pistons , and methanol , it should be fun by the end of summer
think you got confused between the MK5 and the MK3 !!! The MK5 is the GTi that saved the GTi name. The Mk3 was a complete failure of a Gti
Im biased because I got a MK 5 🤷🏼♂️ 😂😂😂
The mk5
had tons of electrical issues
@@2uned08I’d rather that than the notorious timing chain issues that the mk6 had
i've heard a slightly different version, where the mk3 was an ok successor to the mk2, but the mk4 was hated for its extra weight, sloppy suspension and the 1.8t being quite boring to drive in stock form. The mk5 was just better than the mk4 in every way (expect looks in my opinion) and fixed all its issues.
I own a stock mk4 and its not much of a hot hatch, the 150hp 1.8t is not a bad motor but its pretty damn slow for a 1250+kg car. I hate the stock suspension as its not very good at soaking up bumps, but at the same time the car has too much body roll and does not take corners very well. Even with only 150hp its quite limited by the suspension most of the time. A stock mk5 or even a mk3 gti would gap me both in a straight line and through any corner. With my plans for a rear sway bar, stiffer springs and and an extra 50hp my mk4 will be alot better, but even after all thats been done its basically gonna be like a stock mk5 that looks better🤣
Still Loving my Mk6 GTI like day one after 9 years of ownership. Also it’s Aging very well that people think is newer that what really is 😁
I got a MK6 DSG I love it, has the modern technology without break the bank. His stock suspension is so well balanced compare to many Japanese cars.
By far my favourite golf generation. Mk6 all day.
I’m 15 and my parent just bought one of these with a six speed, super stoked to get my license in a couple months 😊 so grateful for my parents as well.
Lucky 🎉🎉
My parents bought me an automatic ford taurus and I still managed to top out at 140 and evade 5.0
In 07 I got a 1994 Chevy van 20 from my parents. I’m jealous.
A truly amazing video, for a family who will always know which car is always going to be loved. This is my fourth Mk6 and I don't see myself ever buying anything newer. I love this car! my current is sitting at 309Hp, not finished yet, and always looking for new ways to make her more power and me smile!
Only thing I would trade my mk6 gti is for a R
how come you have had four of them?
Mk.6 has beautiful proportions. The side profile especially is jaw-dropping for me, mainly because of how low the hood line is in relation to how high the roof line goes. Not to mention how the A pillars swoop up (from the hood to the roof). I want to give credit to all angles of the mk.6, as I appreciate the more curves to its body, compared to its older angular brothers, the mk.7 and mk.8 golf's. It's as timeless to me as the G35 Coupe is timeless for its perfect body proportions. I do have the mk.7.5 GTI, and I did own a G35 coupe before it, and honestly I do/would appreciate to be given the opportunity to be able to wake up, walk out the door and admire these cars and their spirit.
Yea, i got a MK6 GTD, lovin it. Even tho the Mk7 is better in many ways, the looks i would say is not one of it.
It has the cool modern look, but i think the hood is too long compared to the rest of the car and also with this more blocky design it lost character compared to the MK6.
dude the new thumbnail style looks hella good
Thanks sm man
@@markroden thumbnail looks professional asf broo .....keep improving
@@markroden no problem dude
@@markrodenI have to agree
I have mk6 gti with K04 hybrid turbo upgrade, downpipe and intake. That car is really one little rocket. It handles 350+ HP without any issues, also fuel consumption is very good and regular maintanance is not so expensive.
However it has some predictable reliability problems which could be fixed. For e.g. timing chain tensioner (update it from stock and there is no problems at all), intake manifold (flaps rod could fail and you need new manifold which could be expensive if you are trying to put OEM, but there is OEM suppliers which aren't that expensive, so that isnt big deal), some engines could experience balance shaft failure because of screens on oil passages (newer revision of balance shaft has bigger oil passage hole and it is less prone to failure. Balance shafts is not that expensive, but work on them is very difficult), injectors could stuck opened (you need to immediately turn of engine and best solution is to replace injectors with set of 4 new, also it is not so expensive, but if you drive with open injector, engine could be damaged).
Every used car has some potential problems, so Mk6 GTI has also, but tuning potential is awesome and performance is very good especially when it is tuned. Also braking and handling is good with decent amount of ride comfort. I am using that car as daily for several years, overall I am very happy with them. With good maintanance it would last long.
I find it crazy just how much power those little 2.0 engines can handle. They’re literally on muscle car territory with those numbers.
The only people who didnt know the R32 was 4motion musta been the same ones who didnt like the MKVs looks lol. Original owner here still enjoying MKV as much as I did the day I drove her off the lot late September 2006.
I think the mk5 has aged better than the mk6 has/will and the engine is built better
I love everything about my manual 2dr 2013 GTI. Just past 100k miles and it's still running strong. You can't get a better car for the money.
Everything makes them great. I'm in love with my Tuned MK6 GTI and I loved my MK5 GTI.
Loved the video man and couldn't agree with you more. Golfs have always been fresh❗
Best MK6 GTI video ever. I love it! Great job. I drive an MK6 2dr manual GTI (purchased new) and love every single reliable mile of driving. Currently with 113k miles and has cost me less than $500 in unexpected maintenance costs. IT IS RELIABLE. But, you need to maintain a GTI. If you don't regularly maintain a GTI it will fall apart. Otherwise, bulletproof.
The motor is different. That was the huge change. MK5 FSI engines were faulty, MK6 switched to the TSI
Tfsi
@@chroniccrypto75 MK5 has TFSI and so does the MK6 R but the MK6 GTI is TSI
@@tylerbeard4092 I’ve got a Ed35 so I’m in that Tfsi family lol
As others have mentioned, the mk6 GTI got a completely new engine the EA888 chain driven 2.0 turbo, vs the mk5's EA113 FSI belt-driven. The mk6R got a stronger version of the mk5's FSI engine with a k04 turbo.
I own an APR k04 mk6 GTI autobahn Edition with DSG, and an mk6 Golf R and they are the best looking of the modern golfs in my opinion. They still have smooth curves that newer ones dont have anymore, with a simple yet well built interior.
hey mark, not sure if this would be very popular but a deep dive on the fiat 500 would be sick. I'm a big fan of weird little cars like that lol, and I think the 500 abarth rly goes unnoticed by most.
That’s a good idea
A friend of mine has an Abarth 695, very interesting little car. Are you American? Because Fiat and Abarth is common in Europe.
Shhhidd I’d rock that mk5 allll day
I didn't even notice the furnace till ya mentioned it lol. Cool vid man!
Mark always posting bangers...
Love the Channel would you be able to do a video on the Veloster I’ve been really looking at getting one and I would love to know a little more about them and you always do such a great job keep up the good work man
nice to watch a video about my car in the works of modding it can't wait
I'm loving my mk6 GTI so far. The EA888 is such an easy to tune engine! I'm only on stage 1 and it feels like a different car already. I have a video on it too. The mk6 is more reliable than what people say as well. Just keep an eye out for the tensioner or get a 2013+ and you should be safe. The biggest complaint I have with the car is the lack of top end power. Coming off an 8th si, the way this car makes power is the opposite. I was used to revving out to 8300 in the SI but the GTI start to fall flat on it's face about 6000 rpm (right where the SI would begin to make its power) however, the GTI feels more powerful and being that It's tuned way faster. Not to mention the handling is very comparable to my 8th gen SI. The mk6 truly is an amazing do it all car when you also add its a hatchback. The shift feel is also really nice I should add
The power actually drops off before 6k with the stock turbo. I upgraded to a k04 to get more upper rpm power. 350hp is a blast with these cars especially with the DSG.
I had a gti mk5 and loved it, have a mk6 now
The thumbnail is amazing btw
Thank you bro, someone made it for me
Definitely loving my MK6 GTI 😎
Great video mate.
Was deciding between 2 gtis one was a cheap low mile mk6 and the other was an expensive mk7 this video made me decide to get the mk6
My mk6 turns 10 years old next month. Still kickin’!
can you do a video about lexus is250 and is350 🙏🙏 love the vids 🔥🔥 learning a lot. new to the car scene💯💯
Good video, love my MK6 GTI DSG, wouldnt trade for anything :) great car
I purchased my Mk6 right when it was first hitting dealerships in 2009 and I’ve since put 163k miles on it. It’s been a great car.
Bought a MK6 2012 Adidas Edition. Parts are cheap, tons of options to add or tweak. Not super hard to repair or change stuff on it. It looks awesome from the inside and outside. I love it.
Mk4 and Mk6 my favorites 🔥
Bro i love mk6s but new vids arent being made about them as much so thanks
Happy to help bro
Hey Mark, could you please make a video on cars which are cheap but amazing for tight corners, like i am looking for a car which would perform well on high speeds on tight corners and i am sure it would make a great video. Thanks!
Love the mk6, been driving one for a little over a year and wouldnt trade it for any other hot hatch out there
Good choice man
Purchased one in 2011. Still absolutely adoring it with 125k on it.
Thanks for the skyrim music ❤
5th gen is my fav gen. Best gen
There is a mistake in your video, the Mk5 and Mk6 GTI did not share the same motor. The motor from the Mk5 GTI was the EA113, which is a belt driven 2.0 liter. The motor from the Mk6 GTI was an EA888 Gen 1 motor, a chain driven 2.0 liter.
The Mk6 Golf R, Mk6 GTI Edition 35 and the Mk5 GTI share the same motor, the standard Mk6 GTI motor is entirely different from them.
Just to add the R has a different motor than the mk6 gti. The GTI of this gen used a TSI Ea888, while the R used an upgraded version of the early mk5 motors, FSI EA113.
I'd love to see you do a video on the Honda Orthia wagon. 🙏😍💙
Ouuu odd one but ok
Mk5 had EA113 mk6 had ccza gen 2 EA888 engines 👌
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My mk5 gti has something called a thunder bunny kit that makes it look not so ugly AND I have the mk6 engine lol. Best of both worlds.
I love my MK6 good daily not best mpg (thats because pop and bangs/flames) wanting to go more power soon
Just bought a 2012 Gti 2 dr sweeeet ride
What is better and cheaper to buy? This or Audi A3 8p. For maintenance and insurance
The Skyrim music in the background?? I fw it 💯
I have a 2012 Audi 8P it’s my favorite car I’ve ever owned. I wish it was manual
I have a Mk6 golfR and I'm keeping it.Also we would been lucky to get the golf mk6 convertible it was only in Europe.
Jist boughta 2010 6 speed for 3800 2 weeks beating it and its lovely
I agree with ya. It boggles me when people treat the GTI like if it were a race car. Yeah it’s fun but it got nothing on proper track only cars.
Lets just say you dont see a lot of honda type R driving around compared to VW GTI's
W Mark vid
W Chris comment
I wanna get a gti but I heard they have oil leaking issues can anyone confirm or deny this?
Mk 5 gti is the best looking in my opinion, ive had a mk4, 5 and 6, really want a mk7 but they aren’t cheap
The mk6 was always the best looking of the modern gti...
Is this a sign to get a mk6?
Correct it please Vw from 74 and earlier are not bettles there bugs bettles are the one from the 2000s and up
Vw golfs in my mind are absolute sleeper don't think much about them then they go really well and show beyond their weight
I never understood the hate the mk5 got, I thought the mk4 was terrible and that the mk5 was a major step in the right direction 🤷♂️
do a video on bmw n54 motors 🫡
Bet I will
Ahh, gotta love VW for making tanks in the 30s that definitely weren't used to invade my country to now making clean sports cars
Hahahahaha I’m sorry bout that man
@@markroden ahh its fine, still one of the coolest car brands out there
Shitting on my mk5 looks. Lolz, definitely love the spice the GTI brings though
Love how you used Skyrim music as background music lmao
W video
Mk6 had some issues wastegate timing chain belt tensioner other than that it was a great 🚙
bro where are you finding these cars dirt cheap
@user-hr5lx2gb1i how in gods name does that make sense? Here’s a link since you can’t do it yourself: facebook.com/marketplace/item/724811485834241/?mibextid=6ojiHh
I'm ashamed to admit that even as a MK6 owner and long time car enthusiast, even I didn't know the MK5 R32 was AWD.
Is that Far Horizons from Skyrim playing in the background?
Mitsubishi Gallant pls
Noted man
Don’t think I didn’t notice the Skyrim ambient music
skyrim music goes hard
I’m going to start living out of my GTI
I love this car and I hear some skyrim music in the background
Bro what do you mean you don't understand TPMS. I'm the first one to complain about too many sensors and technology but TPMS is literally just useful
Word
Werd
You are incorrect about MK6 R motor. It is not the same as MK6 with mods. It's an older EA113.
damn Mark you was looking like a ghost
In Europe at least, the general consensus is that the mk3 was a bit limp (not a proper gti) and the mk4 was better but still not great. But the mk5 was VW getting the GTI back to where it once was. This is the first time I’ve ever heard anyone say the mk5 was the bad GTI 😅 and actually the engine in the mk6 wasn’t that great with its dodgy timing chain issues. The did in fact change the engine 😅 the mk5 had an ea113 fsi and the mk5 had an ea888 tsi 😂 do your homework
Let me explain something to you Josh the unwise. Cars are not the same when built in different countries. In America, the MK5 is easily the least popular option of the whole line. You can find one under $1k if you look hard enough bc no one wants them. Do your homework
I like the mk5 more then the mk6 but I didn’t like all the plastic on it. Miss my r32 😢
I am absolutely loving my mk6 gti tho. Just came up on 90k miles installed a intake and down pipe. Deff a fun car
Mk5 is more reliable than Mk6. I love my Rabbit.
Hey I just became 18 and signed up for a driving school to get my license. I also work part time and thinking to buy Golf 6 or 7 GTI as a first car on my 19th age, the price is not really a problem but my question is; is golf GTI too much for a first car? Because i really love them and wonder when its okay to get one.
Nah i wouldn’t say it’s too much! You just have to drive carefully which is possible with mk6 gti. I have to admit that i like to floor the gas pedal more than i probably should😂but it is really easy to drive and wish i had mine as my first car! Glad i have it now haha
@@Chillbertti thanks for the tip, but im getting a polo as a starter because i dont trust myself and to save money, the gti is going to wait another year 🥹
@@YCDGN i had a polo as my first car aswell! It was a 98 model year shit box but still a fun car
@@Chillbertti I just got a golf for my first car, I don’t even trust myself driving alone but I already wanna modify it haha
I disagree what you said people think people in usa and Europe thinks MK5/6 was the best people hate the 7/8 Im grabbing a mk6R and mk5 gti 4door in the future.
You need to do some more research on your VW history. The 1st Golf to have AWD was a Mk2 Golf Syncro, then VW developed the Rallye Golf an AWD Super charged I4, next was the Mk3 A59 that didn’t go into production, then the Mk4 R32 AWD VR6 6sp manual only came in 4 colors and only 5k produced made in 04 for the States, then the Mk5 R32 made in 08 same as the Mk4 but different body and only came DSG in the States.
I will not sit here and take Frosted Flakes slander 😤
Ive just traded in my bmw 335d e92 for a mk6 golf r. My love for hatches won't ever fade.
Owned my mk6 for about 3 years now and I’ve given up on it. I paid 10k for it and overall it’s spent half its life in and out of the shop. Only to have another issue every other month. I asked around and was told by many that the mk6 is a ticking time bomb and the engine is a money pit. I didn’t believe them till I got mine. Now I just let the thing sit there maybe I’ll junk it who knows
Looks like you’ve bought an abused one or a lemon.. had mine for going on 6 months and only took it to the shop to get mods done lol
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I hate the style of the most recent GTi 😔😔
and also the engine is not exactly the same.. Mk5's have TFSI engines and MK6's have TSI engines
Dude the mk5 had a ea113 mk6 has a ea888 unless it’s a Ed35. Need to do better research mk6 GolfR has ea113 too 🤦🏽♂️
The MK8 doesn't exist yet 😂
Bro says reliability but I replaced my motor and transmission at 120k miles
lol, i needed a new motor by 49k miles, ended up having it rebuilt with forged internals
calling any GTI a "sports car" is not accurate in the slightest. Its a hot hatch ( I have owned a mk5 gti and own a mk6 and will never call it a sports car )
Also saying the engine in the mk5 and mk6 are the same is 100% flat out incorrect ( mk5 used the 2.0fsi turbo which had a timing belt and the mk6 is the 2.0 TSI turbo with timing chains ). You need to do alot more research
Rubbish. It was the mk5 Gti that revitalised the Gti , not the mk6. Duh!!
Dude u don't know what u are talking about mk6 gti has completely different motor which is chain driven.........golf 5 gti its bwa motor and golf 6 gti its ccz 2.0tsi
Golf 6r has same motor as golf 5 gti with lower compression ration and k04 064 turbo