Description
Overview
Engineered specifically for the 2010-2014 Volkswagen GTI (Hatchback, 2.0T, FWD), the AWE Tuning Performance Edition Cat Back Exhaust System Kit is a best-of-breed upgrade from the VW OGs who know the MK6 platform inside and out. This complete catback exhaust system replaces the restrictive factory piping with fully mandrel bent tubing crafted from thick .065″ wall T304L stainless steel, delivering the signature AWE sound track that only AWE can produce. If you’re ready to shop for exhaust hardware that transforms your daily driver, this is the performance exhaust that does it without compromise.
Key Benefits
Every element of this exhaust system was chosen deliberately. AWE prototyped the MK6 exhaust in 3.0 inch tubing first, but found that moving that large mass of air at lower RPMs sacrificed torque for very little gain up top. The answer was a purpose-built 2.5 inch tubing diameter that keeps the torque you feel every day while unlocking the responsive, refined tone drivers crave. It’s a car exhaust tuned by engineers who understand real-world driving, not just dyno numbers.
Because this AWE catback mates directly to the stock downpipe, it installs ready for action without affecting your emissions equipment. It carries a 50 State Legal voluntary label, requires no tune, and is backed by AWE’s No CEL Guarantee and Fit Guarantee — so you get bolt-on performance and peace of mind in one exhaust pipe upgrade.
Highlights
- T304L Stainless Steel construction with thick .065″ wall tubing for lasting durability
- Fully mandrel bent 2.5″ tubing tuned to preserve low-end torque
- Cat Back system type that mates to the factory downpipe
- Dual 102mm (4″) slash-cut tips in a bright Chrome Silver finish
- Multiple slip joints for easy adjustment during installation
- 50 State Legal voluntary label, No Tune Required, No CEL Guarantee, and Fit Guarantee
Sound & Style
The Performance Edition is topped off with two 102mm slash-cut tips in Chrome Silver, giving the rear of your GTI an aggressive, finished look that matches its newfound voice. Multiple slip joints make dialing in tip alignment straightforward, so your exhaust exhaust pipe sits exactly where you want it. This is a valveless design without 180 Technology, delivering that pure, unapologetic AWE character every time you start the car.
Fitment
This exhaust system kit is built for the 2010-2014 Volkswagen GTI Hatchback with the 2.0T engine and FWD layout. It connects to the stock downpipe for a seamless, emissions-friendly fit backed by AWE’s Fit Guarantee. If you’re upgrading your MK6 and searching for a serious catback exhaust, you owe it to yourself to go with the VW OGs at AWE Tuning.
