Golf GTI - Mk8 Clubsport or Mk8.5 GTI?

[Novexx]

I want to change back to a GTI, was looking for a manual to start with (approved used), but they are thin on the ground & getting one in a decent colour that isn't a million miles away is pretty hard...

So it now looks like it will be DSG, so considering a Mk8 Clubsport or Mk8.5 GTI.

Clubsport - Pro's - more power, sharper handling, nicer trim in & out. Con's - Haptic buttons & a tardy interface, heard it's a bit noisey compared to a regular GTI.

GTI - Pro's - hp up to 265, looks better than Mk8, real buttons & a speedier, more responsive interface. Con's - it's not a Clubsport.


Anyone any experience of both?

Thanks.

[CG2020UK]

Clubsport for me all day long.

Touchscreen and haptic feedback buttons are massively overplayed especially on here. Palm of my hand did touch the haptic feedback buttons a few times when driven hard but quickly adjusted.

End of the day you are buying a car not a touchscreen.

Kings Red looks brilliant in the flesh as a colour recommendation.

[119]

Depends on the year as the early mk8s had the steering wheel module/front assist issue which seems to keep reoccurring even after replacement and out of warranty can be an expensive fix!

[Olivera]

I have a Mk8 GTI Clubsport, it's excellent.

I've also driven the Mk8.5 GTI, and I'd say it's a bit better built, and with much improved infotainment.

The Clubsport to it's advantage has more power, bigger front discs, lowered suspension, and various other suspension tweaks.

[Novexx]

Thanks.

This kinda sums up what I had thought, infotainment not a bad as when it 1st appeared & Clubsport worth the extra. Vehicle would sill be in warranty, Clubsport ~23 plate, GTI 24.