I have both. I enjoy the 1.8T more, but you need to wind it up a little to get power from it.

 

if you plan on getting the V6, get the manual tranny that goes with it.. great engine as well.

 

x2 on v6 with manual.

 

why is everybody being so nice?

 

Good question. Maybe we're just tired.

 

ATW & AUG seem to be most reliable in terms of less crap going wrong. Of course, this is completely subjective based on reading thousands of posts.

 

Out of all of the engine codes which one is the best overall

I'd say that the Twin W8 Quad Turbo is the best.

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make that v6 with manual tranny x3

 

To all you V6'ers. Up at 6000ft where I live, a stock 1.8t (AUG in my case, & a 5 speed) can easily run side by side w/ a modded MkIII VR6 Gti. Or atleast I can. So IMO if you live at any kind of altitude opt for a 1.8t. At sea level I'm sure the 6 screams, but here in CO they're all bark and no bite .

 

Which is the best overall out of the 1.8t's

 

Which is the best overall out of the 1.8t's

AEB. Hands down.

 

To all you V6'ers. Up at 6000ft where I live, a stock 1.8t (AUG in my case, & a 5 speed) can easily run side by side w/ a modded MkIII VR6 Gti. Or atleast I can. So IMO if you live at any kind of altitude opt for a 1.8t. At sea level I'm sure the 6 screams, but here in CO they're all bark and no bite .

The VR6 and the 30v 2.8 are 2 different animals with hp difference of about 20 and tq of about 30. Make sure you're comparing the right powerplants first.

Theres just something wrong in my mind about powering a car as big as the Passat with a 4 banger. Call it personal preference. Moddability goes to the 1.8 no question.

 

Theres just something wrong in my mind about powering a car as big as the Passat with a 4 banger. Call it personal preference. Moddability goes to the 1.8 no question.

In the past I would have aggreed however after getting a 1.8T and seeing it pull away from a V6, I know the pull is there. However with all the sludge problems, I would prefer a V6.

 

In the past I would have aggreed however after getting a 1.8T and seeing it pull away from a V6, I know the pull is there. However with all the sludge problems, I would prefer a V6.

You are going to make me cry...........All the things I read about in this forum. The V6 is by far the least amt with problems here

 

Spend the exact amount of money on the two engines; 1.8t eats the v6 alive! V6 has better exhaust note, though. Personally, I'd take a twin turbo from a S4

 

To all you V6'ers. Up at 6000ft where I live, a stock 1.8t (AUG in my case, & a 5 speed) can easily run side by side w/ a modded MkIII VR6 Gti. Or atleast I can. So IMO if you live at any kind of altitude opt for a 1.8t. At sea level I'm sure the 6 screams, but here in CO they're all bark and no bite .

I constantly run my v6 with man. up and down to Virginia City, which sits well over a mile high, and my car has no problems whatsoever. It all depends on the driver. Can't work a clutch and know when shift, up or down, of course you're gonna lose. :biglaugh:

 

More goes into deciding what engine to get than "who pulls on who at what altitude." :crazy:

 

i looooooove my w8 4 motion..
and with a nother exhaustsystem... yummi!!

 

AUG, no mechanical problems yet so I guess its ok.

No oil burning either. Cam seals replaced under warranty, no leaks for the last 50k.

 

Spend the exact amount of money on the two engines; 1.8t eats the v6 alive! V6 has better exhaust note, though. Personally, I'd take a twin turbo from a S4

What are you talking about..............1.8T will not eat the V6 alive. Yup thier is a point where the 1.8T can be faster but come on?? 0-60 V6 110-up V6. The 1.8T can't walk all over the V6

 

What are you talking about..............1.8T will not eat the V6 alive. Yup thier is a point where the 1.8T can be faster but come on?? 0-60 V6 110-up V6. The 1.8T can't walk all over the V6

@$2000 on each engine. Me? Gt28rs turbo, bigger injectors,programming. 350 hp to the crank! Near OE reliability! Possible with a v6? Not for $2000!

 

@$2000 on each engine. Me? Gt28rs turbo, bigger injectors,programming. 350 hp to the crank! Near OE reliability! Possible with a v6? Not for $2000!

Yes but for 3000 it would be......I am talking stock not pimped out. SC could be done for that cost(used setup) and wow the 1.8T would need a K04 and even then I don't think it would win still(not sure about dnyo #).

 

yea, stock for stock the v6 would win, but who ever compares a stock 1.8t? everyone picks the 1.8t for its modding capabilities.

 

yea, stock for stock the v6 would win, but who ever compares a stock 1.8t? everyone picks the 1.8t for its modding capabilities.

Someguys it funny but we are still modding family cars.....the jap cars will beat ours unless you swap out a turbo or SC in it and then thats alot of Tq for a FWD ride much better for a AWD. But you would know this SC vs KO4????

 

^^ what?