What cars have a VR6?

Applications

• 1991-1995 Volkswagen Corrado.
• 1991-2015 Volkswagen Passat B3, B4, B6 and B7 generations.
• 1992-1998 Volkswagen Golf Mk3.
• 1992-1999 Volkswagen Vento/Volkswagen Jetta Mk3.
• 1995-2000 Volkswagen Sharan.
• 1996-2003 Volkswagen Transporter (T4)
• 1996-2010 SEAT Alhambra (7M)
• 1998-2003 Volkswagen Golf Mk4.

Is a VR6 a good car?

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.

Are VR6 rare?

VW only managed to sell 97,521 of these fantastic sports coupés worldwide, around 18,000 of which went to America.

Why was the VR6 discontinued?

YouTubers Engineering Explained and the Humble Mechanic detail why in this new video. Essentially, the turbocharged inline-four is making the VR6 obsolete by offering similar power with better fuel economy in a smaller, lighter package.

What makes a VR6 special?

The VR6 is a special engine for Volkswagen fans Like a V6, it has two banks of three cylinders, DriveTribe explains. However, unlike a conventional V6, the Volkswagen VR6 only has one cylinder head. This arrangement let Volkswagen put V6 power in cars that could only fit four-cylinder engines, R explains.

What replaced the VR6?

In recent years, VW has phased out many of its VR engines particularly in its more affordable cars, replacing the VR6-engined Golf R32 with the turbocharged four-cylinder Golf R.

Why is the VR6 so popular?

The VR6 is a special engine for Volkswagen fans This arrangement let Volkswagen put V6 power in cars that could only fit four-cylinder engines, R explains. Not only could it fit in the small engine bays, but it also didn’t affect weight distribution as much as a ‘normal’ V6 would.