Sirocco 2.0 GT TDI Anybody got one
Discussion
As title, what are they like drive mpg etc. Hi guys looking to replace the A5 at the end of the year and want some thing smaller, having looked at the Sirocco it seems to fit the bill. I have my cars on contract hire run it through the business claim 50% vat etc. Now the TDI is coming up cheaper then the petrols on all deals well in the case of the 1.4 fsi 160 bhp. I do like the drive of the TDI engine having drove many in A4/A3 guise. I am not expecting an out and out racer but would l.ike some feedback from a owner.
Borrowed a press fleet tdi to go to le mans in last year
mpg is mid forties over a mix of town and mway without hanging around so it should easily creap into the fifties when being sensible
my biggest gripes were the cruise control stalk is a step back from the previous VAG unit and the gearing is totally at odds with the engine - don't know why they changed the ratios as the A3 140 tdi box works better with the same engine
also don't bother with the sat nav, it's a crap nokia unit - save yourself £1k and buy a tom tom
mpg is mid forties over a mix of town and mway without hanging around so it should easily creap into the fifties when being sensible
my biggest gripes were the cruise control stalk is a step back from the previous VAG unit and the gearing is totally at odds with the engine - don't know why they changed the ratios as the A3 140 tdi box works better with the same engine
also don't bother with the sat nav, it's a crap nokia unit - save yourself £1k and buy a tom tom
tHi, the GF has had the following cars through work, which she keeps for 6 months before they change her into something else.
1. Sirocco 140bhp
2. Golf GTD
And now in a
3. Sirocco GT 170bhp.
I like to drive fast from time to time and enjoy driving cars that can handled windy roads as well as put up with the daily commute to work as well as sitting nicely on the motorway (keeping left where ever I can, not hogging the middle lane) (keep left M1 drivers)!
I have driven all three cars, the 140 sirocco was well grounded but felt sluggish, was nice to drive around in (as it was one of the 1st siroccos about); but I was not too impressed with the speed or the poor visibility.
The Golf GTD was light fun to drive and gave me a small smile when I drove it, pretty much like my RS6 (constantly grinning every time I put my foot down), you could throw the golf GTD about and it would touch 140mph no problems, also felt safe and the sports seats keep you in place. It also has a sporty tone through the exhaust which is not offensive at all and is a nice new touch to the 170 bhp Golf GTD. Gives BMW 535d a real run for their money! It was a real pleasure to drive and can fit a double bed in the back with seats down!!
When we found out that GF was getting the 170bhp Sirocco we were really excited as the golf GTD 170 was really good and the 1st sirocco was 140bhp was a little bit sluggish. So assumed the new sirocco would be fast and fun!
The 170bhp sirocco still feels sluggish compared to the golf and although it’s very sturdy, it is not as fun to drive as the golf GTD, hopefully she gets a Golf GTD for the next car and driving becomes fun again!!
All three cars are far better than their competitors and although I have been overly harsh towards the sirocco 2.0tdi 140 and 170 bhp and golf 170 GTD, I am simply giving my opinion.
I would hate to have to drive other cars in their class(BMW 1 series, Alfa brera, focus, Astra, Merc C180k etc all of which I have driven and can safely say I am a VAG man through and through!!!
1. Sirocco 140bhp
2. Golf GTD
And now in a
3. Sirocco GT 170bhp.
I like to drive fast from time to time and enjoy driving cars that can handled windy roads as well as put up with the daily commute to work as well as sitting nicely on the motorway (keeping left where ever I can, not hogging the middle lane) (keep left M1 drivers)!
I have driven all three cars, the 140 sirocco was well grounded but felt sluggish, was nice to drive around in (as it was one of the 1st siroccos about); but I was not too impressed with the speed or the poor visibility.
The Golf GTD was light fun to drive and gave me a small smile when I drove it, pretty much like my RS6 (constantly grinning every time I put my foot down), you could throw the golf GTD about and it would touch 140mph no problems, also felt safe and the sports seats keep you in place. It also has a sporty tone through the exhaust which is not offensive at all and is a nice new touch to the 170 bhp Golf GTD. Gives BMW 535d a real run for their money! It was a real pleasure to drive and can fit a double bed in the back with seats down!!
When we found out that GF was getting the 170bhp Sirocco we were really excited as the golf GTD 170 was really good and the 1st sirocco was 140bhp was a little bit sluggish. So assumed the new sirocco would be fast and fun!
The 170bhp sirocco still feels sluggish compared to the golf and although it’s very sturdy, it is not as fun to drive as the golf GTD, hopefully she gets a Golf GTD for the next car and driving becomes fun again!!
All three cars are far better than their competitors and although I have been overly harsh towards the sirocco 2.0tdi 140 and 170 bhp and golf 170 GTD, I am simply giving my opinion.
I would hate to have to drive other cars in their class(BMW 1 series, Alfa brera, focus, Astra, Merc C180k etc all of which I have driven and can safely say I am a VAG man through and through!!!
surprised you found the 170 sluggish RS6, all the owners I have contact with that have one are very happy with it & having spoken to certain people in the fortunate position to drive each & every car in the range they felt it was the best of the bunch overall.
you never know you may grow to love it over the six months
you never know you may grow to love it over the six months
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