oldman1523

my friend and I have been debating on what's faster, 1.8T or 2.8? both manuals year 2000

Imolavirus@BuehnEngineering

in stock form, 2.8 has more hp but 1.8t is SOOOO much more "moddable"

A6Gary

in-line 4-cylinder engine will wind up faster than the V6, so it will be quicker off-the-line. However, the 2.8L has more HP at the high end, so it could eventually catch and pass the 1.8L. There also is a weight difference, which slows acceleration of the V6. As Imolavirus::Infected says, the 1.8L has MANY more mods available to boost its performance than the 2.8L. So if you mod the 1.8L, you could actually have greater HP at the top end than the 2.8L V6.

JohnLZ7W

more moddable and lighter.

bjwhite

But no where near as smooth and silky.

s4jones

Smooth? 4.2L V8!

Kimchee

ditto. =)

Gary

2.8 without a doubt: From 0-60, 8.1 for the 1.8T, 7.1 for the 2.8

Gary

Only 140 pounds lighter - not that much of a difference

JohnLZ7W

yeah but its weight over the front axle.