Here's What Happens When A VW Golf GTI, GTD And R Do Battle On Track
We have no qualms spoiling the result here, as it’s a very predictable one: it’s the GTD in last, the GTI in the middle and the R at the top. However, Car.co.za’s Ciro De Siena notes that the R’s three second buffer over the GTI isn’t huge considering the 100,000 rand (around £6000) premium you have to stump up in South Africa, and he might have a point.
What we can’t help but wonder though, is just how close a GTI Performance might be, with its power increase, bigger brakes and VAQ front differential. It’d surely give the R a proper run for its money, and still be far cheaper.
The price difference between the GTI and R isn’t quite so big in the UK, but we’d still go for a GTI or GTI Performance, as it’s a more exciting, more engaging thing. The R just makes it all seem a bit too easy.
Which would you choose out of the GTI, GTD and R?
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
Comments
GTI ClubSport
Same
I’d get the GTE
Gti cos manual
R and GTD have manuals aswell
I wonder what would STD vs ST vs RS look like. Probably same as this, but still can we get it
Please
SportTechnologyDiesel vs
SportTechnology vs.
RallyeSport
are u talking about focuses mate?
Depends on what STD and how quickly he puts in and pulls out.
sexually transmittted disease
None. Rather buy a Corsa
GTI because FWD
RWD>FWD
FWD=FailWheelDrive
Yes!!!!!!!! This guy gets it
R. Fast and actually quite useable.
GTI also has greater history…
I still see why you would want the R though: the main reason is AWD.
GTI may come close to R on a dry track, but on real roads covered with mud and leaves, it stands no chance
My personal pick would be pre-facelift GTI Clubsport though
I bought a GTD, good looks, handles great and for an everyday car the characteristics and torque are so impressive. It’s £20 a year to tax and does double the mpg of my old V8 Audi S5. Winner winner. Maybe when I have a garage I’ll keep a little GTI in there for the weekend.
I was gonna say, I think I’d pick the diesel too, I generally don’t like diesels, but this for an everyday car is still mighty quick and A LOT more economical. Only downside I can think of - tractor sounds
A golf R wagon
question, was the golf gtd part of dieselgate aswell?
where is the GTE at
in the garage, charging