MkV Golf R32 vs Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Discussion
I'm looking for a hatchback to replace my Civic Type-R, and having owned a number of VWs in the past, had been considering a MkV R32. I had a Corrado VR6 a few years ago, so the noise, smoothness and performance of the V6 appeals, even if the tax and fuel consumption don't! Having gone to look at a couple at a VW dealer at the weekend, unfortunately they were both sold, but they did have a Scirocco in the showroom, which was very nice indeed 
So, I'd be interested to hear opinions from owners of either. The extra practicality of the Golf isn't really a big issue, I just wonder if I might get tired of the fuel bills that would go with it... I've not had a proper chance to poke around either car (only sat in the Scirocco) so not sure which I'd prefer to live with (it'll be a daily driver, not a huge mileage). Traditionally I've favoured NA cars, the one turbo I've had I never really got on with. I like a good throttle response, so would be interested to hear what the 2.0 turbo in the Scirocco is like.
Also, I've never tried a DSG, and have been curious as to how well it'd work as I may soon be needing to use the car more for rush hour city traffic, and a semi-auto would sound ideal for that.
So, I'd be interested to hear opinions from owners of either. The extra practicality of the Golf isn't really a big issue, I just wonder if I might get tired of the fuel bills that would go with it... I've not had a proper chance to poke around either car (only sat in the Scirocco) so not sure which I'd prefer to live with (it'll be a daily driver, not a huge mileage). Traditionally I've favoured NA cars, the one turbo I've had I never really got on with. I like a good throttle response, so would be interested to hear what the 2.0 turbo in the Scirocco is like.
Also, I've never tried a DSG, and have been curious as to how well it'd work as I may soon be needing to use the car more for rush hour city traffic, and a semi-auto would sound ideal for that.
2 totally different cars there. The R32 is more of a high speed cruiser. The plus is that you get great traction thanks to teh Haldex and the V6 is a lovely engine but the downsides are £435 road tax and relatively heavy fuel consumpion.
IMO the Rocco would be the car to go for and I own a R32. Looks better more economical and I wouldn't worry too much about the turbo, not much lag.
Also easier to sell when the time comes as at the moment anything over 2litres seems to have been the work of Satan.
Seriously, the only way to tell is drive both and see what you like the best. DSG vs Manual has been done to death. Marmite you either love it or hate it. Only way to tell is go for a long test drive
IMO the Rocco would be the car to go for and I own a R32. Looks better more economical and I wouldn't worry too much about the turbo, not much lag.
Also easier to sell when the time comes as at the moment anything over 2litres seems to have been the work of Satan.
Seriously, the only way to tell is drive both and see what you like the best. DSG vs Manual has been done to death. Marmite you either love it or hate it. Only way to tell is go for a long test drive
Thanks Bob, advice appreciated
I think I'm probably leaning towards the Scirocco, but the fact the R32 is a good deal cheaper to start with has it's own attractions... Unfortunately there aren't a great many of either car for sale up here north of the border, so it looks like it may take a bit of time to track down one of each (and a DSG of each too!).
I think I'm probably leaning towards the Scirocco, but the fact the R32 is a good deal cheaper to start with has it's own attractions... Unfortunately there aren't a great many of either car for sale up here north of the border, so it looks like it may take a bit of time to track down one of each (and a DSG of each too!).
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