question about mkv GTI engine

[newtogolf]

was this 2 litre turbo 200ps engine built specifically for the GTI?

or did this engine exist in other vw/audi cars beforehand such as the A3 or A4or even the latest passat? and then vw decided that they may as well use it for the GTI?

just wondered cos you see basically the same engine in other cars.

 

[chunkisagoonie]

The 2.0TFSI is actually an Audi motor. Debuted in the A3 in Germany (I believe), but it was also available in A4s and Passats before it was even available for the GTI.