Taking the 2.0 as the benchmark against the GT then -

1. Gearbox failure rate is extremely rare - which is why the mk6 GTI and the mk7 GTI still retains its value much better than the rest of the 7 speeders.

2. coil packs - wear and tear - It was good for at least 60k miles for me (stock). I think it would have still gone on working for another 10k or more had I not decided to change to red packs. Mixed results for some people, suspect the stock coil pack wears a lot faster for people who are extremely aggressive or extremely passive with their cars, which sounds weird but is true.

3. Adaptive dampers - Haven't heard of any failure but as wear and tear, things start to need replacing after a certain mileage (as with any car). A friend has told me a car's absorbers actually should be replaced around the 60,000km mileage.

4. Resale value - Will not be as good as the Japanese but unlike the rest of the 7 speeders, the 2.0 Passat should have the same kind of value retention like the mk6 and mk7 GTI as it does not suffer the same kind of problem like the 7 speeder models. Take a look at Mudah for the prices of a 2nd hand mk7 GTI to give yourself some idea how well the 2.0 Passat will sell after a few years down the road.

Conti parts start having issues with wear and tear around the 100,000km mileage. This is when things starts to get expensive. Engine mounting, lower arm bearings, speed sensors, engine manifolds, absorbers and absorber mounting, engine seals and brake disc needs to be replaced around this time. Once this is done, the car should be good for another 100,000km.

Issue about parts availability - AFAIK, engine parts are readily available as they share the same identical parts with the mk7 GTI. This applies to almost everything in the Passat except for the visual parts (lights, led), body panels or aero parts.

On average, it shouldn't cost more to service a 2.0 Passat compared to the 2.0 Camry. Please refer to the cost of servicing the cars to the following pages. This is strictly following their servicing guides to the letter. Unfortunately, no service guide exists for the KIA Optima GT or none that I have come across online

https://toyota.com.my/ToyotaOfficialWebsite...01707/Camry.pdf
https://cdn.volkswagen.com.my/media/Kwc_Bas...2-0-updated.pdf

The 5 year free service does not apply to the 2.0 Highline - which is a pity.

I wasn't aware that the k03 borgwarner unit was a twin scroll in the Elantra Sport. The K03 unit powering a mk6 GTI was a single scroll, as is the latest mk7 GTI (using an IS28). Many different flavors of K03 variants I guess.

It is more or less relevant. Based on the discussion, can assume that the model they are using for the Elantra is likely to be one of the models in those series or something newer. I won't be surprised if it's the same mk6 GTI turbocharger unit. If there's a k04 upgrade option for the Elantra then that's 300hp looking right back at you.

The integrated exhaust manifold is probably designed by BorgWarner as these has been done for some time on earlier and current VW/Audi models.

It's not here yet but it is found in the new 7.5 Golf. Specifically the EA211 1.5 petrol engine.

1st mass market petrol engine with VGT TC. The production cost impact probably offset by the sheer volume of cars they are selling now.

Back in 2010 to 2013, yes. Now... cannot already.

The 1.2T 2nd hand value asking price (2010 model as an example), about 25 to 32k.
Actually if I'm not mistaken, the asking price for a 2011 Polo GTI also around 55k on Mudah

That's why the Vento (polo tsi replacement) is priced much more reasonably now, plus they are also still throwing price on that model every now and then.

I pity those Polo 1.6 owners though, just recently got a few 1.6 models that was sold at RM30,000. Not sure if it was unreg older model or pre-reg, must be left over stocks or something.

Go look up Mudah, damn sad - a Fiesta of the same year also worth more than the Polo tsi and a Polo GTI is about the same price as a Fiesta 1.0 of the same year

You guys really going way too off topic here. I am quite surprised the moderator still hasn't stepped in to clean up so many unrelated topics.

On a serious note: If I was a forum troll, I would be laughing at you guys for getting so easily ignited. You guys are just adding more fuel to burn

280BHP Can. On wheel 280 then will need to decat and go with a 3 inch downpipe.
If you want to push higher power, can upgrade from the stock IS28 turbo to IS38 turbo. On wheel then can hit about 343whp? But will advise to upgrade pistons.

Brakes can go with the Golf R brake upgrade or even higher like 4 pot/6pot

Want tighter roll control and cornering? Change to stock absorbers to kwv3.

Pretty much all set then

The transmission has been known to take 500nm of torque.
Some will recommend upgrading the clutch pack of the wet clutch to handle even higher levels of torque.