Is VR6 better than 1.8 t?
The VR6 engine car stock has 200 bhp, but will have significantly less torque. With the slight weight advantage of the 1.8T engine car, and the torque advantage, the 1.8T car will obviously be a faster vehicle. And, with less weight on the nose, the 1.8T will be better handling as well.
How much HP does a 2.8 VR6 have?
201 hp
This 2.8 L (171 cu in) engine produced 150 kW (201 hp), and mostly replaced the 2 valve engines, except for in North America where an updated version of the 2 valve engine was used in the Golf and Jetta from 2000-2002.
How fast is a Golf VR6?
It’s a front-wheel drive front-engined compact hatchback with a choice of 3-5 doors & 5 seats. With 172 BHP, the naturally aspirated 2.8 Litre 12v V6 petrol engine accelerates this Golf VR6 to 62 mph in 7.6 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 140 mph.
How much horsepower does a Golf VR6 have?
The VW Golf VR6 has a naturally aspirated six cylinders in V transverse front engine providing a maximum torque of 235 Nm available from 4200 rpm and a maximum power outpup of 174 PS available at 5800 rpm transmitted to the 15 inch front wheels by a manual 5 speed gearbox.
Which VR6 engine is best?
Realistically the “best” VR6 is the 3.6l offered in the B5 Passat and CC and newly released Atlas, newest VR is best VR in terms of power/torque numbers, at 280hp. Just a general question. If I we’re to swap engines, tune, accessibility to part. Just read some where the 2.8 is the best to do that.
Is VW VR6 a good engine?
Volkswagen Vr6 Engine Reliability Although there is a laundry list of problems listed above, the Vr6 engine is very reliable if maintained properly. They can run for up to 150,000 miles or even longer, we’ve seen some last longer than 300,000 miles.
What BHP is VW VR6?
174 bhp
Performance
| Power | 174 bhp |
|---|---|
| Top Speed | 140 mph |
| 0-60 mph | 7.4 secs |
| Torque | 235 Nm, 173 ft-lb |
| CO2 Emissions | 199 g/km |
Is the 2.8 VR6 reliable?
Although there is a laundry list of problems listed above, the Vr6 engine is very reliable if maintained properly. They can run for up to 150,000 miles or even longer, we’ve seen some last longer than 300,000 miles.
Why is the VR6 so good?
The VR6 was developed before turbo technology helped make torquey, powerful four-cylinders with minimal lag and good reliability. In its day, that made the VR6 useful in performance cars, but now, it’s an engine without much of a purpose.
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What is so special about VR6?
The VR6 has a narrow packaging than a V6, and it’s shorter Than An Inline 6 engine which makes it ideal for front-wheel-drive cars. VR6 size helps to have bigger displacement than Inline 4 engine in front-wheel-drive cars creating more power.