Audi 2.0 T FSi Sport Quattro Sportback vrs MKV Golf Gti 5dr?

[Emeye]

I recently sold a 3dr MKV Golf GTi which I really liked and replaced it with a Mk1 Audi TT 225 Quattro, but now I need a 5dr as we have a baby on the way along with a 6 yr old.

Thing is I seem to be able to get a Audi 2.0 T FSi Sport Quattro for the same if not less money than the equivalent Golf Gti 5dr.

They have the same engine, but I'm guessing the Audi will be a bit larger inside with a bigger boot, unless the Quattro gets in the way, and the Audi will have better quality trim. The Audi isn't as special looking, but hopefully that will make it less of a thief magnet, and being Quattro it should be useful in winter.

But what are they like to drive compared to the GTi?

Cheers.

[chr15b]

Emeye said:

I recently sold a 3dr MKV Golf GTi which I really liked and replaced it with a Mk1 Audi TT 225 Quattro, but now I need a 5dr as we have a baby on the way along with a 6 yr old.

Thing is I seem to be able to get a Audi 2.0 T FSi Sport Quattro for the same if not less money than the equivalent Golf Gti 5dr.

They have the same engine, but I'm guessing the Audi will be a bit larger inside with a bigger boot, unless the Quattro gets in the way, and the Audi will have better quality trim. The Audi isn't as special looking, but hopefully that will make it less of a thief magnet, and being Quattro it should be useful in winter.

But what are they like to drive compared to the GTi?

Cheers.

that was quick work! congratulations..

dont know if this is of any help, but i borrowed a golf gti and compared to the r32 (which has 4motion - same system as the a3 quattro) to be honest at high speeds in corners the r32 feels more stable. it was very wierd taking the sharston slip road to the m56 at my 'usual speed' in what looked and felt inside like my car. it felt like understeer and a bit twitchy.

two very different cars though technically and i didnt drive the gti long enough to get used to it

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I found it odd that the Audis were cheaper when I was looking recently too.

Although I went the proper bargain bucket route and bought the Skoda version instead - much bigger than either of the other two.

Can't really comment on the difference in the drive between it and the Golf - driven a Golf briefly but it was a while ago!

[Emeye]

Anyone else? I'm guessing A3 quattros are pretty rare?

[Targarama]

We chose a MKV GTi over the Audi because of the much better space in the back/boot. Remember that junior will be kicking the back of the front seats before long...

Quattro may be useful, but a set of all season tyres will probably suffice (our GTi has the std Continentals and I can confirm they are worse than Goodyear Eagle F1s on the snow).

[Emeye]

Targarama said:

We chose a MKV GTi over the Audi because of the much better space in the back/boot. Remember that junior will be kicking the back of the front seats before long...

Quattro may be useful, but a set of all season tyres will probably suffice (our GTi has the std Continentals and I can confirm they are worse than Goodyear Eagle F1s on the snow).

Really? It's been a few months since I got rid of my Golf, but looking at a non-quattro A3 I thought the 5dr Sportback looked bigger in the back and boot! Isn't the Sportback a longer body than the 3dr A3?

Oh and my GTi went pretty well in the snow on 17" Dunlops.

[Targarama]

Emeye said:

Targarama said:

We chose a MKV GTi over the Audi because of the much better space in the back/boot. Remember that junior will be kicking the back of the front seats before long...

Quattro may be useful, but a set of all season tyres will probably suffice (our GTi has the std Continentals and I can confirm they are worse than Goodyear Eagle F1s on the snow).

Really? It's been a few months since I got rid of my Golf, but looking at a non-quattro A3 I thought the 5dr Sportback looked bigger in the back and boot! Isn't the Sportback a longer body than the 3dr A3?

Oh and my GTi went pretty well in the snow on 17" Dunlops.

Well try sitting in the back seat of a 5 door Golf vs the Sportback. The Audi is v tight with no headroom (OK, not needed for kids but a 5 door car needs to the useable). Legroom is important with kids. Perhaps the boot size is closer but I think the Golf is still bigger.

[Emeye]

Targarama said:

Emeye said:

Targarama said:

We chose a MKV GTi over the Audi because of the much better space in the back/boot. Remember that junior will be kicking the back of the front seats before long...

Quattro may be useful, but a set of all season tyres will probably suffice (our GTi has the std Continentals and I can confirm they are worse than Goodyear Eagle F1s on the snow).

Really? It's been a few months since I got rid of my Golf, but looking at a non-quattro A3 I thought the 5dr Sportback looked bigger in the back and boot! Isn't the Sportback a longer body than the 3dr A3?

Oh and my GTi went pretty well in the snow on 17" Dunlops.

Well try sitting in the back seat of a 5 door Golf vs the Sportback. The Audi is v tight with no headroom (OK, not needed for kids but a 5 door car needs to the useable). Legroom is important with kids. Perhaps the boot size is closer but I think the Golf is still bigger.

Thanks for that - I hadn't had the chance for a proper comparison.

Edited by Emeye on Sunday 9th May 11:30

[VAG1]

The quattro makes the boot higher meaning less space (those gubbins have got to go somewhere).

[chr15b]

VAG1 said:

The quattro makes the boot higher meaning less space (those gubbins have got to go somewhere).

sorry forgot to mention that.. Having both 4motion and non 4motion golfs, the boot is shallower on the r32

also don't forget the extra service costs.. I'm dreading my 40k with both dsg and haldex

Edited by chr15b on Sunday 9th May 12:16

[monthefish]

Emeye said:

The Audi isn't as special looking,

I think the Audi looks far better than the Golf GTi - especially in Black Edition guise..