Top 5 VW and Audi Engines

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    5 - The 1.8t - While the 1.8t engine isn’t currently known for making big power or being particularly impressive it had to make this list. The 1.8t is without a doubt the most important engine in making VW one of the most tuner friendly cars on the road. In the late 90s and early 2000s most of the completion had 4 cylinder naturally
    aspirated engines making slightly less power. With some basic bolts ons and a chip (yeah back then it was actually a soldered on chip) you could get a 1.8t pretty easily to around 250hp. You can debatably say that the 1.8t paved the way for the entire VW
    enthusiast community which is why we put it at #5
    4 The 3.0t (Supercharged) Audi has been making S4's since the late 90's and if you followed them at all you know that all of their glory is tied to a ton of grief. We talked a more about the issues that plagued these models in the video about VW and Audi models that seem cheap but are not. The 3.0t is really the first S4 that you
    shouldn’t be petrified to own. The 3.0t S4's put out 333hp and with a simple supercharger pulley and software tune you can bump 117hp. This engine being easily tuneable with solid reliability lands it at #4
    3 - 5 cylinder turbo Audis - There are a few 5 cylinder Audis that we lumped together because they are essentially cut from the same cloth. The original 5 cylinder turbo was a 2 valve per cylinder engine which was in the Audi 100s. They later changed to
    the now more highly coveted 4 valves per cylinder 20V 5 Cylinder turbo. This engine really became most know for when Audi was racing in the 1989 IMSA series with a 5 cylinder turbo all wheel drive Audi 90. That season they won an astonishing 7 of 13
    races. All of this history was rolled into the TTRS where they brought back the 5 cylinder turbo putting out 340 hp and with a basic software tune you end up over 400hp. With a turbo upgrade the hardcore TTRs guys are getting upwards of 600hp. Tons of power and tuneability landed the Audi 5 cylinder turbos at #3.
    2 - VR6 - There is no way you could put a list like this together with the VR6. For anyone not familiar with the VR6 it has a unique design which was done for a few reasons. Lets look at a few examples so we can talk about how the VR6 is different. In our examples lets assume that they are all 6 cylinders. An inline 6 has all 6 cylinders in a row, this makes for a narrow long engine which generally lends it self to a longer nosed vehicle because of the space required. The V6 engine has 3 cylinders on either side and is generally in a 90 degree V shape. This makes the V6 a much wider and shorter engine than an inline. The VR6 is almost like a mix of the 2.
    It a V6 shape with a 15 degree angle to allow the use of a single cylinder head. Also where a V6 would line up the cylinders in parallel the VR6 engine staggers them to allow the engine to be more compact. Aside from the cool design the VR6 is often
    used to make big power by adding a turbo or turbos. This engine has been used by VW since the early 90s and even though the don’t really call it the VR6 by name anymore a variation of this engine is found in many models now badged as V6's. The VR6 has a huge cult following in the VW community and there was even an even created in honor of the awesome sounds of the VR6. Its called Wookies in the woods because people often compare the beautiful exhaust note of the Vr6 to the sound of the wookie. All of this heritage lands the VR6 at number 2.
    1 - MQB 2.0t - The new 2.0t's found in the MQB have really been a game changer for VW and Audi enthusiast. Historically many of the other vehicle in the segments of the enthusiast cars just frankly out performed many VW models. And while for me this
    never discouraged me from the brand it was a clear difference between lets say a 08 STI at 305hp and a MK5 R32 at 250hp. Even the GTI vs the WRX was behind they were more tuneable and handled better. I always felt like fit and finish was VWs advantage
    and I was always Ok with getting in a car that I felt was nicer. Now we fast forward to the new 2.0t's. For the first time since the early days of the 1.8t VW/Audi enthusiast models seem to be on top. With just a software tune on these cars you can get a 100hp bump. That is absolutely nuts. We pulled some numbers from Unitronics site because we are a dealer To compare on a previous generation TSI engine to the MQB 2.0t a 2.0t TSI with a K04 turbo upgrade you are looking at 340hp on the MQB 2.0t with a Software tune and a downpipe you are at 337hp. The sheer tuneability of this engine makes it the clear number 1.

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  • @johnnyshumate5272
    @johnnyshumate5272 Před 8 měsíci +8

    wheres my 2.5 gang at? one of the most reliable and fun engines VW made

  • @techHmrk
    @techHmrk Před 7 lety +585

    No TDI ? Really ? 1.9TDI literally moves all western europe every day.

    •  Před 7 lety +25

      Just was about to say the same thing. I used to have 1.9TDI 81kW in my A4 and loved it. Now moved to A6 with 3.0TDI 171kW, also good engine, but not as famous.

    • @therealchayd
      @therealchayd Před 7 lety +9

      Absolutely seconded, apparently the most reliable diesel engine VAG ever made (unlike the 2.0 PD diesels which are probably the worst - I should know, I have one :) )

    • @HalfassDIY
      @HalfassDIY Před 7 lety +10

      SectumSempra yep, most reliable motor ever built.

    • @ggabixx99
      @ggabixx99 Před 7 lety +4

      and also Central Europe :)

    • @lilmoris1
      @lilmoris1 Před 6 lety +6

      You can tune that 1.9 to make great power

  • @user-dm1ll5ld5u
    @user-dm1ll5ld5u Před 6 lety +20

    3.0T all the way for me. By far the most responsive V6 engine I've ever driven/tested. I love how frenzied it is. And I mean that in a good way. I can also get 30mpg on the highway, which is impressive considering it's output (and that it's hauling around 4000 lbs in the B8.5 S4).

  • @goldminegaming6242
    @goldminegaming6242 Před 7 lety +244

    Where is the 1.9 TDI lol, best engine IMO

  • @aleksandrshik9208
    @aleksandrshik9208 Před 3 lety +28

    TDI is iconic to VW no matter 1.9 or 2.0 TDI but I would say my favorite TDI is EA288 Gen3 that is tunable with KermaTDI stage 1 to 200 hp / 330 ft-lbs and still doing 45mpg

  • @cerberus_uwu
    @cerberus_uwu Před 6 lety +6

    Way back in the day - I had a 1.8T AUM engine with KO3S turbo in my Audi A3 1.8T Sport and it was one of the most reliable cars I've ever had!.. great engine with massive tuning potential!... and currently have a Golf R 7.5 with the EA888 :)

  • @SirLoinOfsteak85
    @SirLoinOfsteak85 Před 7 lety +14

    I have the 2.0 TFSi that made the top spot here. I bloody love it, almost as much as it loves oil. Not quite as much though, because nothing loves anything as much as the 2.0 loves oil. 😋

  • @lukewheeler4888
    @lukewheeler4888 Před 8 lety +44

    My Personal Top 10
    1. 3.2 VR6 W/ 15 Degree V (MK4 R32, TT 3.2 Quattro)
    2. 4.2 V8 N/A and Bi-Turbo (Audi RS4, S4, S6, S8, R8, RS6, VW Phaeton)
    3. 1.8T 20V (MK4 GTI, GLI, Golf, Jetta, 5N Polo, B5 Passat, B5 A4, B5.5 Passat)
    4. 4.0 W8 (B5.5 Passat W8)
    5. 4.9 V10 TDI (VW Touareg .:R50, Touareg V10 TDI)
    6. 1.8 G60 Supercharged (Golf G60, Corrado G60, B3 Passat, Ralley Golf)
    7. 2.0T EA888 MQB (VW Golf R, GTI, Audi S3, A3, A4, A5)
    8. 3.0T Supercharged (Audi A6, S4, Q5, SQ5)
    9. 3.6 VR6 W/ 11 Degree V (VW .:R36, Passat 3.6, Touareg, Audi Q7)
    10. 2.2 5 Cylinder Turbo AAN (Audi 200, S4, S6, Quattro)

    • @saiiad737
      @saiiad737 Před 8 lety +1

      +Luke Wheeler dont forget the TDI and the 8valved 4 bangers

    • @99Lezard99
      @99Lezard99 Před 8 lety

      The 8v 4 Zylinders are fairly reliable but thats all. Nothing special. They even have a block design from like the 70's. exhaust and inlet are on the same side wich is not really good.

    • @adamkelnhofer7056
      @adamkelnhofer7056 Před 6 lety

      Audi 200 used 3B 20vt not AAN

    • @MrSpikesIsMe
      @MrSpikesIsMe Před 6 lety

      Oh yeah the 4.2 has power and sounds like a beast

    • @MrWilburlandaverde
      @MrWilburlandaverde Před 5 lety

      Luke Wheeler whats your take on a 3.2 fsi v6 in the a5?

  • @joes.7536
    @joes.7536 Před 5 lety +19

    Solid list. I feel the 1.8t should be about number three though. It brought so many people into the enthusiast community I don't think the brand would be where it's at today without it

    • @worldhello1234
      @worldhello1234 Před 2 lety

      Yeah, it is hightech compared to an LS engine, 5 valves per cylinder.

    • @36aidan
      @36aidan Před 2 lety

      just picked up a 98 vw passat gls wagon with a 1.8t, 5 speed and super fun to drive. 175k and runs greats

    • @saymynameasmr4794
      @saymynameasmr4794 Před rokem

      Wasn’t reliable though lol. VR6 lasted longer

    • @regalcatnetwork8068
      @regalcatnetwork8068 Před 8 měsíci

      I don’t think it was in any particular order

  • @tikijojo
    @tikijojo Před 8 lety +30

    The stock S4 3.0 TFSI engine is definitely understated by Audi at 333hp and 325ft lb of torque. The car pulls, and clocks 0-60 times ranging from 4.4-4.7.

    • @b5Bart
      @b5Bart Před 5 lety

      That engine is complete garbage.. worse than the 2.7

    • @MrZyLeXx
      @MrZyLeXx Před 4 lety +15

      Are u insane, it's one of the best audi engines of all time lol. The 3.0 Tfsi is so much more reliable than the 2.7 Bi-Turbo. Sure it's not as tunable but it's still super tunable.

    • @ElyciusM
      @ElyciusM Před 4 lety +7

      @@b5Bart idk what you're talking about, I love my 3.0 s4

    • @drouxbag94
      @drouxbag94 Před 3 lety

      I’ve dusted them in my 2.0t

    • @benjaminpfeiffer4098
      @benjaminpfeiffer4098 Před 2 lety

      @@drouxbag94 im @ 330 with 1.8T AVJ!

  • @jeanfrancoismenard705
    @jeanfrancoismenard705 Před rokem +21

    The EA113 hight output with K04 is a great and very reliable engine capable of 375 HP on stge2 HPFP with Unitronic. I think he have a place in the top 5 !

    • @Bruinou19
      @Bruinou19 Před 2 měsíci

      Is that 1.8 non turbo

  • @Balomis
    @Balomis Před 5 lety +1

    I'm a diesel junkie so I just love that the comments are full of respect for the 1.9 TDI. Currently working on swapping a BHW into my 1.8T A4 Quattro

  • @maveric0738
    @maveric0738 Před 8 lety +30

    1)VR6 be all and end all. My all time Favorite Engine.
    2) 2.0T. Great motor that put VW back on the Map!!
    3) Both 1.8T turbo motors.

    • @torqueflite4408
      @torqueflite4408 Před 8 lety +6

      Lazaro Carreiro
      I have 2010 VW CC with the 3.6 VR6 and it is a beast! Amazing passing power! And it is smooth and docile when driven gently, I' ve gotten 30 mpg on highway and average 22 mpg city/hwy. not bad for almost 300 hp.

    • @maveric0738
      @maveric0738 Před 7 lety +2

      Miguel Hernandez Great Car! Great motor!! I have a MKIV R32.

    • @77garga
      @77garga Před 5 lety +2

      there are 24 variations of 1.8T so both sound funny :)

    • @jettamaster3297
      @jettamaster3297 Před 3 lety

      @@77garga there really isnt... the 06A block one and the 058 .
      or internal vs external waterpump for the layman

    • @77garga
      @77garga Před 3 lety

      @@jettamaster3297 i am talking about 3 letter codes ther are 24 for 1.8T MPI

  • @sergeyb6071
    @sergeyb6071 Před 8 lety +5

    Great video and very informative, now y'all going to hate me, my fave is still a naturally aspired 2.5L 170HP motor found in all MK5s. Feed it with hi octane gas for some time and the monster will awaken!

  • @robertwaffel8248
    @robertwaffel8248 Před 8 lety +8

    I missed the 1.8 16V KR. Great output, high reving and just great fun to drive in a GTI MK2. One awesome inline-4-16V engine.

  • @davidsibble7429
    @davidsibble7429 Před 6 lety +8

    Nice lineup of top gas engines, but I must admit the TDI should be in line with these great mills, especially when talking about a bulletproof engine.
    The 1.8T I certainly will back up as I’ve personally had one for 18 years, and have taken it from 150 to 320hp.
    However now I am looking toward the 3.0T supercharged six cylinder motor. Power easily poured with minimal add ons.

  • @DonHrvato
    @DonHrvato Před 4 lety +2

    2.8 V6 FSI from my Audi A6 (2013), works still like a charm, very happy with the engine

  • @shadowman9024
    @shadowman9024 Před 7 lety +3

    3.2 VR6, 3.6 V6, 4.2 V8, 5.0 V10 TDI, 6.0 W12. My top 5 VW engines. For me the best is the 3.6 V6 found on the Passat CC R36.

  • @cornedenecker1636
    @cornedenecker1636 Před 7 lety +16

    like the list. but the 2.5L inline 5 engine has to be number 1. not only is it the imsa engine. but also audi's legendary quattro rally car engine. and that SOUND!!!

    • @staticv_5218
      @staticv_5218 Před 4 lety

      bro it isnt

    • @cornedenecker1636
      @cornedenecker1636 Před 4 lety

      @@staticv_5218 it probably is. But the person who made the list is probably just as ignorant as you "bro"

    • @staticv_5218
      @staticv_5218 Před 4 lety

      @@cornedenecker1636 no the 2.5 is not the fkng imsa engine and not the s1 e2 engine. Check?

  • @parhunter1
    @parhunter1 Před 2 lety +10

    I get it, this list is all about power potential/tunability. But for my favorite VW engines list I would include the 1.9 TDI, the EA888 1.8Tsi, and the 2.5L. The TDI was great fun to drive, and 50+ mpg on the Hwy was unbeatable when VW came out with them in the 90s. Plus, they lasted for a very long time. The 1.8TSI in the recent Passats, Jettas and Golfs are seemingly very reliable, very spunky (especially passing on the hwy) and very thrifty. And the 2.5 gets my vote for reliability. We have two in my family nearing the 200,000 mile mark and neither has had any issues with the engine or the automatic transmission. And you still see a ton of these on the road. Not the sexiest or most frugal, but a damn near bullet proof engine...and I'll take that any day.

    • @MiguelGarcia-vj7oo
      @MiguelGarcia-vj7oo Před rokem +2

      Don't forget those 07ks tuned make the same power as a TSI but way more reliably while sounding like a group B monster .... Super underrated engine.

    • @balam8743
      @balam8743 Před rokem

      1.9 all day, everyday period!

    • @johnnyshumate5272
      @johnnyshumate5272 Před 8 měsíci +1

      2.5 mk5 rabbit owner here and can confirm everything said. i love my 2.5 and i have the 5spd manual, its a fun little car. and even stock itll roast some tires lol. reliable, fun, and quick i wouldnt say fast unless you got some major mods lol

  • @kamodaljeroace3075
    @kamodaljeroace3075 Před 6 lety +35

    1.9TDI is the most reliable and most reasonable in power per cost engine in VW. VW owns Audi. Period.

  • @ianboard544
    @ianboard544 Před 6 lety +39

    No 1.9 tdi? This just lost all credibility.

    • @iroquoispliskin6077
      @iroquoispliskin6077 Před 4 lety

      Niall Bell not a good excuse.

    • @Jonathan-pn2dq
      @Jonathan-pn2dq Před 4 lety

      @Niall Bell 5.9 Cummins isn't big in trucks over in Europe dont have the 5.9 usually but it's one of the top diesel inline 6's to be made. Diesel in a car was made big because of VW IN MY OPINION.

  • @tylerscarbrough9685
    @tylerscarbrough9685 Před 7 lety +2

    I don't have a top 5, but I do have a number 1. The 1.9 alh code tdi. I've doubled the horsepower and almost tripled the torque with basic bolt ons and a tune through Kermatdi. And I still get over 40 mpg and don't have to worry about it ever taking a dump on me as long as I change the oil and keep up with the timing belt. Simple, powerful, economical.

    • @balam8743
      @balam8743 Před rokem

      Can beat the 1.9 ALH. My favorite of all VW. It's bulletproof as long as you maintain them properly. As for power a few bolt-ons and a tune and it is a different creature. I love my 1.9TDI ALH and I am keeping it for as long as I can.

  • @SGcomputing
    @SGcomputing Před 7 lety +32

    Why does everyone forget the Audi 2.7 twin turbo V6? This is the engine from c5 a6 and b5 s4, these engines could be tuned easily to produce over 400 hp, and with more mods have been seen all the way up to 1000 hp

    • @justintaylor9458
      @justintaylor9458 Před 5 lety +8

      Probably because reliability is one of the criteria, and they had turbo issues.

    • @Bungarungagungaboo
      @Bungarungagungaboo Před 4 lety +1

      Well people put new turbos in it for more power

    • @jasonmateus924
      @jasonmateus924 Před 3 lety +3

      a well treated 2.7t is a happy engine to have. I love mine.

    • @dennisfernau8076
      @dennisfernau8076 Před 2 lety +1

      @@jasonmateus924 Agreed. I have a bone stock B5 S4....just wish it were a negaro blue Avant.

  • @Bmovie5000
    @Bmovie5000 Před 7 lety +3

    The VR6 gets my vote. I'm holding onto my Mk4 GTI just because of the smooth, wide power band of the engine and the great exhaust note. No one makes front drive v6 cars like this anymore...

  • @WalLuchs360
    @WalLuchs360 Před 8 lety +9

    1. 1.8T --> Golf 4 GTI/ Audi A3 8l
    2. Vr6 ---> Golf 3 2,8/2,9 Vr6 Engine
    3. 2,5 TSFI ---> 5 Zylinder Engine Audi Rs3
    4. 5,2 FSI V10 Engine ---> Audi r8
    5. 2,7l V6 BiTurbo ---> Audi RS4 B5 (Avant)
    6. 4,2l V8 ---> Audi Engine
    7. 2,0 TSI ---> Golf 7 GTI Engine
    8. 1,9 TDI with 130HP
    9. 2,2l Turbo Engine ---> Audi RS2 Avant
    10. Audi V10 TDI ---> Q7

  • @tnetroP
    @tnetroP Před 5 lety +2

    I love the VR6 so much and have had three in different cars; Golf mk3 VR6, Golf mk4 V6 4Motion and my current Corrado 2.9 VR6.

  • @HuckThis1971
    @HuckThis1971 Před rokem +1

    Audi AAN. Reliable and can take high HP no problem. Birth of the S series. UrS4 and UrS6. I had a UrS4 and LOVED that car!
    Roots from the rally and tarmac heritage. Audi S1 and Audi IMSA GTO.
    I will NEVER get tired of listening to 5 cylinders. 4 isn't enough and 6 is too much!😉

    • @seanpugh6792
      @seanpugh6792 Před 8 měsíci

      Seriously though! I know this video is old and he looks like he is younger so he may not be up to speed on them like that. But the AAN and all its derivatives are the undisputed kings of the Audi powerplants. An URS4 has held the land speed record for a sports sedan for over a decade and the quickest Audi powered vehicle on the planet also runs one. And they are reliable as hell even when modified. The only powerplant that comes anywhere close would be the Vr6…

    • @HuckThis1971
      @HuckThis1971 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@seanpugh6792 you can thank the engineers and people who worked at the skunk works at Audi Sport in the 80's. After all, it's them that asked corporate chairman to bring back the 5 cylinder! 😉

  • @vwempire8459
    @vwempire8459 Před 6 lety +52

    1.9 tdi the best engin ever, milion km +

    • @xhoeldaci2793
      @xhoeldaci2793 Před 3 lety

      I have 2001 audi a3 1.9 tdi 73kw 300.000 km and i still drive it everyday

    • @christian_urocar
      @christian_urocar Před 3 lety

      Can this engine be found in us market? I’m new to Audi and new to diesel . But I want a diesel to give my S8 a break

    • @WiscoWilly
      @WiscoWilly Před 3 lety

      @@christian_urocar Yes, you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding a decent one

  • @demainenaidoo7861
    @demainenaidoo7861 Před 7 lety +3

    I think the N/A 1.6 16v injected vw engine should be talked about. A great engine even though it's slow today... It should be respected for starting the hot hatch trend back in the mk1 rabbit GTi. I happen to drive a polo with this engine and I love it because it's just enough.

  • @alexprollock
    @alexprollock Před 8 lety +19

    Missing the good ol' vw air cooled engine! They've got a massive following, and incredible potential :)

  • @Badgertronix
    @Badgertronix Před 8 lety +54

    The turbocharged 5 cylinder and VR6 takes me to my happy place.

    • @Deutscheautoparts
      @Deutscheautoparts  Před 8 lety +1

      +Badgertronix : )

    • @White1sox
      @White1sox Před 5 lety +1

      I got vw t5 2.5 tdi174 4motion but it have now 237bhp

    • @audiemblems
      @audiemblems Před 3 lety

      Great selection.
      Both my inline 5 20vt and 2.0T approve :)

    • @CarlosGomes-br3ur
      @CarlosGomes-br3ur Před 2 lety

      Still I have my golf 1996 gti vr6 looks like new Avery time I’m driving give me goosebumps

  • @R32vw
    @R32vw Před 8 lety +13

    1) vr6
    2) ttrs
    3) mqb
    4) 3.0t
    5) 1.8t

  • @andydurbs
    @andydurbs Před 8 lety +6

    How do you not have the s4 b5 2.7tt engine on the list? Fully forged from the factory with bolt ons getting 450+ bhp and not forgetting the noise, which for me is better then that of the inefficient r32 👍🏼

  • @robertreeg8212
    @robertreeg8212 Před 7 lety +5

    I have a 1.8TSI Passat. I love this engine, I get 40+ mpg on a long trip while simultaneously having great acceleration.

  • @Mirabove_DK
    @Mirabove_DK Před 7 lety +13

    1.6 TD Golf 2 ;)
    Runs forever

  • @paulogaspar3354
    @paulogaspar3354 Před 7 lety +31

    1.9 TDI AFN

  • @Vrdavila67
    @Vrdavila67 Před 7 lety +2

    1- vw flat 4 beetle engine
    2- Audi 5
    3- vr6
    4- 2.0tsi
    5- 1.8t 20v

  • @Jester25ft
    @Jester25ft Před 8 lety +21

    Still want a TT-RS

  • @davidmiller6020
    @davidmiller6020 Před 3 lety +1

    Yep, 1.9TDI with VGT 115BHP but 310NM Torgue. would leave anything for dead for 100 yards. not as quick but will pull anything.

  • @laurenceeng
    @laurenceeng Před 7 lety +1

    I agree with that list. I had a 1.8T and a VR6 12 valve and 24 valve. Amazing motor! My next car is going to be an S3 and definitely a tune will be in the works.

  • @jamesleakey247
    @jamesleakey247 Před 7 lety +6

    a list of the best VW engines without any mention of the original aircooled t1 engine ! they only made 21 million of them !. lasted for 65 years, could be mended by anyone with spanners, go on forever and are freqently highly tuned for drag racers.
    without this engine there would be no VW !

  • @jasonbucher5622
    @jasonbucher5622 Před 5 měsíci

    The VR6 engine is just brilliant engineering - solving challenging packaging and power problems. Feel it a true auto enthusiast product pretty much without equal.

  • @glaszlo9694
    @glaszlo9694 Před 3 lety +7

    TFSI a good motor? Maybe after 2-3 rebuilding

  • @RoadrunGTI
    @RoadrunGTI Před 6 lety +3

    I get that the ea888 Gen 3, what you reference as MQB, is the latest and most powerful iteration of this series engine. That said, to be fair, the ea888 engine has been around 10 years and has steadily been improved upon each year. Yes, the early ea888 Gen 1 in the Mk6 platform experienced issues, but nearly all of those were sorted out by in later Mk6 models. The truth is that the Gen 3 improved upon Gen 1, but it's still in the same family of engines (ea888). So a possibly more accurate statement may be that the ea888 series engine takes the top spot.

  • @jacobhendrickson8935
    @jacobhendrickson8935 Před 7 lety +11

    I think the VR6 should have been #1 and I'm sure others have mentioned already the cylinders are not straight up and down. There is a small angle there so they are not just staggered and straight up but are staggered with a 15 degree or so angle.

  • @OneIdeaTooMany
    @OneIdeaTooMany Před rokem

    As long as the car doesn't mention CVT, you're already ahead of the game.

  • @brendanmehling2539
    @brendanmehling2539 Před 7 lety

    I have a 1.8t that I got from Florida. I live in Ohio and the first few months I've gone through 5 starters after that I had no problems.

  • @fatyowls
    @fatyowls Před 7 lety +22

    1.9 TDI great engine.

  • @theslicks1394
    @theslicks1394 Před 8 lety +3

    2.2 I5 20VT
    Air cooled F4
    VR6
    3.0T
    EA888 Gen3 2.0T
    Honorable mention:
    VR5
    1.4 TSI twin charged

  • @robtindall1
    @robtindall1 Před 6 lety +3

    When you said "all time" I expected some air cooled stuff to come up on the list.

  • @mmrseed
    @mmrseed Před 8 lety +1

    A tune of my 2.0T gives me the same hp and torque as my old 5.7L '96 Trans Am and yet I was also able to drive from LA to Vegas AND BACK on a single tank of gas...yeah....it's cool

    • @samchapman4471
      @samchapman4471 Před 5 lety

      mmrseed which car do you have? I’ve got a MK7 GTI and I’ve made that drive... down to about 1/4 tank when I get there. Never even come close to 600 miles on one tank lol

  • @jonathanpeterson1
    @jonathanpeterson1 Před 4 lety +1

    With a little modification to design faults, the TFSI motors are pretty good too. They don’t make as much power as the newer ones, but still tunable and are very affordable in the MKV GTI and Audi A4.

  • @ahmarraza1
    @ahmarraza1 Před 2 lety

    VW 3.6 VR6. One hell of an engine! Drove mine with timing chain slip in it for over ten thousand miles and it still kept going until I had to get the guides and chain done

  • @jamescater305
    @jamescater305 Před 7 lety +7

    the 2.0tsi in my cupra is 290hp standard. after a stage one your looking at 360ish hp.. great engines.

  • @qwiklok
    @qwiklok Před 4 lety

    not one person mentioned the 4.0l W8. This is an engineering marvel. like 2 VR4's on a common crank. It is absolutely butter smooth, purrs quietly and takes off quickly. It is not the powerhouses as mentioned and it cannot be turbo charged as there is not enough room. But it is a beautiful motor in every way. Quiet, smooth, no vibration, a treat to be in a car like that. And if looked after, it will do a half million miles easy. the exhaust note is unlike anything out there. Mini Veyron.

  • @NicsElectronics
    @NicsElectronics Před 5 lety +1

    177k miles on my 1.8t still going strong.

  • @JamesMotorsport
    @JamesMotorsport Před 8 lety +5

    I think I recognized 2.0T ignition coil part numbers on your shirt

  • @God-is-alive-
    @God-is-alive- Před 8 lety +48

    you forgot 1.9 Tdi

    • @barrackyomamma
      @barrackyomamma Před 8 lety +4

      +bruker enduring I agree. This seems like more of a performance oriented list, but those older TDI engines should not be left out. Specifically, the ALH TDI engine (98-03) is seriously bulletproof and many people have over 500,000 miles on them. Not to mention they easily get over 50 mpg, and the low end torque makes them pretty fun to drive. They are decently tuneable as well.

    • @timesweeper9778
      @timesweeper9778 Před 4 lety +1

      I know this is old. But he's in the US like me. Diesels in anything nut a big lifted truck here never tool off. Never really knew why

  • @xanax50cal4
    @xanax50cal4 Před 3 lety

    I have a friend who swapped a VR5 20v into his mk3 Golf, thirsty engine, but even after a winter without running starts instantly, and with its custom exhaust sounds like a small V10. For me it is the engine of choice for an old VW

  • @xEv0ILuTioN
    @xEv0ILuTioN Před 7 lety +22

    lol audis 5 cylinder 2,5L should be number one

  • @davidhidalgo8465
    @davidhidalgo8465 Před 8 lety

    A happy 04 GTI owner here with a 1.8t :) intake, exhaust, DV, stage 1 tune, at 215hp and 235tq. Pretty darn cheap for the gains.

  • @boraboyvr6
    @boraboyvr6 Před 3 lety +3

    My favorites vw engines.
    1.- VR6
    2.- 2.0 16v 9a engine

  • @LynxStarAuto
    @LynxStarAuto Před 8 lety +18

    Excellent list, but I would remove the 3.0t and replace it with the 2.7t.

    • @razerone49
      @razerone49 Před 8 lety +2

      The 3.0T definitely belongs on here BUT I'd say if he had to choose, the 2.7TT should've been the choice between the 2. B8 s4 ceiling = stage 2 w/ e85 at ~400whp. B5 s4 ceiling = the sky

    • @LynxStarAuto
      @LynxStarAuto Před 8 lety

      Eüro Nasty We are speaking of the same engine. I have never seen a factory 2.7 single turbo.

    • @zenden6564
      @zenden6564 Před 5 lety

      The 3T was a Ward's top 10 engine, 6 years in a row didn't it?

  • @DaytonCarCare
    @DaytonCarCare Před 8 lety +6

    A8 D2 4.2 40v V8 @ 310 HP Great engine ;)

  • @ysmababe6926
    @ysmababe6926 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi would like your opinion!
    Audi b6 wagon 1.8t manuel 270000km
    Or
    Audi b7 wagon 2.0t manuel 270000km
    Which would be better?

  • @vegelius545
    @vegelius545 Před 8 lety +7

    I like the 3.0 tdi v6 its my all time favourite diesel, the torque is amazing and with a proper tune its a beast with a decent economy.

  • @vdub5818
    @vdub5818 Před 7 lety +3

    Not the fastest thing around but I love my 24v vr6. All opened up they sound so good. VRsexx!

    • @SuperNova0216
      @SuperNova0216 Před 7 lety

      Finn Custom Knives dude... I had a 2003 GLI with that engine and a 6speed manual. Best car ever. You need to slap on a good turbo build and you will be pushing 400bhp, plus that growl AND the spool? *nnnng*

  • @CorporateJetpilot
    @CorporateJetpilot Před 4 lety

    For me my number one is off my 07 A8. V8 4.2FSI. 20,000 miles a year and bullet proof. 100+ mph everyday and never an issue.

  • @justinhudson1547
    @justinhudson1547 Před 5 lety +1

    I might put the 1.8 8v and the 1.9 Tdi, and 2.0L(non turbo) in there somewhere. Just for their reliability, and how long they last the 1.6 tdi gets props for lasting the longest for me. My dad has a 1.6 Tdi Jetta with almost 500,000. As far as the 2.8 VR6, I had 3 mk3 Jetta GLX’s one had over 316,000, and another was 256,000 I believe. I had a 88 Jetta 1.8. 8v with 375,000. Most recently i bought a 2011 Jetta S with a 2.0L and a 5spd. Oh, all my cars have been Manual Transmissions. Manual Transmission’s just don’t tear up hardly ever. I’ve only ever seen 2 go bad, 1 got water in the gear oil, and the other was low of oil, so they both burned the bearings up and started roaring.I’m a 3rd generation vw mechanic, if you can’t tell I’ve been dealing with VW’s my whole life.

  • @mstar501
    @mstar501 Před 6 lety +1

    add to the line up the older 2.2 turbo 5 cyl, 2,3 5 cyl....famous sound they produce :)

  • @michaeleverson3801
    @michaeleverson3801 Před 4 lety +1

    My first car as a Mk 3 GTI VR6. Chassis was crap, but I still get misty-eyed thinking about driving that car through tunnels and doing a nice pull through 3rd and 4th gears.
    My Mk7 is loads better in every department, but I swear I'd buy a cheap project VR6 just for the noise.

  • @VhexLegend
    @VhexLegend Před 7 lety +1

    For all those complaining about no TDI on the list I do believe he was basing his opinion on engines here in America because the TDI engine is not common out here, but definitely should be on at least a top 10

    • @billmalec
      @billmalec Před 6 lety

      VhexLegend not common? Lol.

  • @sficlassic
    @sficlassic Před 7 lety +1

    I had a 1988 VW fox. The engine & drive train out lasted the body ( rusted ). I was a 1.8L easy to work on. ( shit for power 85 HP as I remember ). The same engine was used the the Rabbit / Scircco / Jetta / Audi models and others. The other thing that wasn't mentioned was the flat 4 that was in the original beetle. What he mostly talks about performance and upgrades. Let me know what other models that engine was used in. Thanks.

  • @klubstompers
    @klubstompers Před 5 lety +1

    I'd have to say KR, 9a, aba, and abf. Up to 375hp on stock internals with a turbo, and 200 with built NA. I've see em as high as 1200hp with a built engine that is twin turbo'd. They are light, small, bullet proof, parts are cheap, 30+ mpg, and some can be had for free on CL. My MK3 gti w/built NA aba with 180 hp, is funner to drive and way quicker up to 80mph, than my 375 hp 2015 all road on accuair.

  • @justasmackevicius2940
    @justasmackevicius2940 Před 7 lety +6

    1.9TDI 66kw, 81kW is the #1

  • @elpuerco6059
    @elpuerco6059 Před 6 lety +1

    I just bought a '14 Jetta SE about month ago and I'm extremely impressed by the power, torque and 34+mpg! I owned a '00 Passat 1.8T and it was nice, too, but the cooling system leaked like sieve and it got pricey. My '94 Golf LE had the 2.0L ABA and it left a lot to be desired HP-wise but it was bulletproof and rock solid reliable up to 200K plus. My only issue with my new Jetta is now I have leaking Main Seal and I have to convince my local dealer (not where I bought it) to fix it under the warranty. Is this a common issue with this power train?

  • @hunzolee
    @hunzolee Před 7 lety +1

    Mid 80' I-5 20 valve Turbo. Very dependable engine. Great power.

  • @eeiko321
    @eeiko321 Před 4 lety +2

    Sorry, what is the MQB 2.0T?
    Isn’t that an (or also known as); EA888 GenIII 2.0T TSI (or TFSI) ???

  • @user-ul4wy2lx2m
    @user-ul4wy2lx2m Před rokem +1

    I had a 2.8 vr6 now a 3.2 vr6 and have 2.0 also a 4.2 and a 1.8! 5 valve but I want a 5.2 v 10 it should be the best but I may not be able to afford it 😢. There is hope for the 5cy turbo though 😊

  • @jadenb333
    @jadenb333 Před 8 lety +1

    what about the 2.5? not so much tuneable but certainly a rock solid reliable engine..

  • @willgaines5269
    @willgaines5269 Před 6 lety +1

    2.8 V6 30V is my favorite, one of the most reliable 6 cylinders to ever come out of germany

  • @tunanocrust5089
    @tunanocrust5089 Před 3 lety +1

    5- 1.8t
    4-1.9tdi
    3-07k
    2-vr6
    1- 2.0 16v

  • @MarkCalica
    @MarkCalica Před 8 lety

    I loved my 1.8t in my old passat wagon 5 speed... 5 valves per cylinder and was bullet proof. I was also the first to install Japanese parts in her. HKS ssqv, custom 2 3/4 inch exhaust with apexi dunk muffler and apexi boost gauge and timer. Interior was all sparco, Sparco ring steering wheel with sparco torino seat. Man I missed that car. A wagon with all that on it... almost forgot the carbon hood...

  • @angad2685
    @angad2685 Před 2 lety

    Hi I am a Skoda car owner in India. My Car has 1.0 TSI ,3 Cyl, 113 Bhp, 178 NM, GDI without port injector on intake valves.
    I have a few questions and would be grateful if an experienced person like you can answer:-
    1. The recommended engine oil is 0w30 on the owners manual. The place where I like the temperature is about 40 Degree Celcius for 6 Months, 15 Degrees for 3 Months, 30 degrees for 3 months. Is this engine oil for this temperature ok?
    2. Skoda recommends changing Engine Oil every 15K kms, Spark Plugs every 60K kms. Should I replace these at these recommended intervals or sooner? How much sooner?
    3. If I drive it more aggresively will it have a positive effect and reduce carbon buildup on the intake valves, or will have a negative effect and increase blow-by and hence increase carbon deposits?
    4. Should I drive in Non-Turbo range i.e below 1750 RPMs to prolong the engine life as I won't kick in the turbo at these revs and would have less pressure on the engine. Or is it bad for Turbo and ruin it instead?
    5. How much can I expect this engine to last if I followed the service schedule fully, used top tier 95 octane fuel and baby'ed the car?
    Thanks and Regards

  • @MrSagerific95
    @MrSagerific95 Před 3 měsíci

    It makes sense that he didn’t talk about the 1600cc dual port engine. It’s far superior in every way 😂❤

  • @RickGTI2019
    @RickGTI2019 Před rokem

    Currently I drive a 2019 GTI 2.0. Fun car and quick. However, I had a 2012 golf base model 2.5, 5 cylinder. That 2.5 was as fast, smoother, and was better on fuel. And trouble free. Too bad VW discontinued that little work horse, and that it didn’t make your top engine list ! Thanks, RickGTI….. 🌴

  • @Mazzerants
    @Mazzerants Před 3 lety

    Love my dual pulley SQ5 with the 3.0T. Thinking about rebadging the 3.0T to 3.0S so people stop asking if its turbocharged when they catchup at the stoplight.

  • @tactical_pat6449
    @tactical_pat6449 Před 2 lety +1

    Um what about the 8 valve. That moved more people around longer than most other engines. Quite reliably I might add. 2.slow ftw 😎

  • @britishentertainment7610
    @britishentertainment7610 Před 5 lety +20

    1.9 tdi moves the whole Europe 🤣🤣🤣

  • @stgeorge6947
    @stgeorge6947 Před 6 lety +1

    This channel deserves wayyy more subs

  • @19901ofakind
    @19901ofakind Před 8 lety +57

    Any 2.slow fans ✌🏼️

    • @GettingInJapanties
      @GettingInJapanties Před 7 lety

      Pedro Sanchez love my Mk3 golf 💗

    • @ryanm.3681
      @ryanm.3681 Před 7 lety

    • @CoyoteRacingLLC
      @CoyoteRacingLLC Před 6 lety

      Pedro Sanchez me mk4 with a 2.0

    • @duosonic391
      @duosonic391 Před 6 lety

      Make great, dare I say reliable, daily drivers in stock trim. I like the idea of 16 valve or 20 head swaps though for a high revving engine. Of course, this is involved, requires piston changes and a lot of other work.

    • @aaron5222
      @aaron5222 Před 6 lety +1

      Pedro Sanchez I had a new gen 2.slow. 2012 I had that brown color in manual.that car had to be sorta rare. I hated it then I started to love thar car. I had a 2017 GLI it was everything I wanted and it ended up a lemon. Now I Own a 2018 GTI. That 2.slow made me a fan for life even after my lemon case

  • @PandorusFightStick
    @PandorusFightStick Před 7 lety +1

    defiantly the mqb. so reminds me of my 1.8t which l loved.

  • @pvtcmyers87
    @pvtcmyers87 Před 7 lety

    I just got a 2006 mk5 GTI and the 2.0 l turbo motor is so awesome. one of my favorite motors. I just wish it sounded as awesome as like a vr6 or 5 cylinder motor. either way awesome motor and really fun car.

  • @Chops00
    @Chops00 Před 7 lety +1

    Just recently bought a golf r with the EA888.3 (MQB). It has been rock solid. These engines can handle so much power on stock internals, and have so much potential. With just downpipe, intake, Eurodyne stage 2 flash this car makes 102hp and 136ft/lb over stock. It is a totally different car with the mods. Sub 4s 0-60. Tuning possibilities are endless. I have read on forums that these engines can handle up to 600hp reliably. Only gripe is that they don't sound all too great.
    That being said, my first VW was a 2001 VR6 GTI, magnaflow exhaust. That engine made the best sound ever. I still think about it. The car had instant power at any rpm. Had great characteristics.
    Both great engines and I think he nailed it with this video.

  • @razerone49
    @razerone49 Před 8 lety

    Thanks for taking the time to put this together man. Well done. I just wish the mk7's sounded better...but then again I'm spoiled by the sound of my vr6 turbo😜. I know a 4 banger will never sound as good or aggressive as a 6 or 8 but the evo sounds pretty damn good and it's only got a 2 liter. Just wish the newer VW's (particularly the GTI and R) sounded better than it does.

  •  Před 5 lety +1

    1.9 tdi afn & 3.0 tdi asb wonderful engines

  • @sanu2809
    @sanu2809 Před 8 lety

    mk5 gti owner over here happens to concur with your list dear Sir. Great video as always!

  • @Capamaru78
    @Capamaru78 Před 7 lety +1

    Great vid but I think you left out the father of 1.8t the 2.0lt ABF engine found on Golf 3 Gti. This was an engine with such huge potential on a time that no turbos where present in the tuning scene. Nevertheless we have seen a lot of examples of this engine reaching close to 1000 hp and this is pretty amazing :D

    • @robinwhite8632
      @robinwhite8632 Před rokem +1

      Good choice and should be in top 5. My son and I are currently building one for his first mk2 project 👍