The one and only 2016 VW Polo Gti 6C
Discussion
So after having my original thread deleted due to posting videos of it that I have on MY youtube channel (I thought this was a car site to share our love but apparantly not) I thought I would make another one.
So it's a 2016 VW Polo Gti 1.8 6C MANUAL
For reference an R32 has exactly the same torque figure but only available higher in the rev range and of course it weighs a s
t tonne more!
People respond well to it, usually thinking it's a Golf GTI which is no bad thing. On the inside it looks virtually identical to both the Golf Gti and R apart from the seats so it's a bit of a bargain in my opinion! The engine is also a variety of the EA888 engine in the Golf R, Gti and audi S3, Leon Cupra etc so tuning should yield good results.
I've been on the hunt for performance parts and apart from remaps I can't seem to find anything from the UK or Germany, however I have found parts in Japan! (Who knew)
First on the list will be uprated brake pads and tyres when the current ones have had it.
So it's a 2016 VW Polo Gti 1.8 6C MANUAL
- Sports pack (2 way dampers etc)
- Convenience pack
- Pearl black paint
- 5 doors
For reference an R32 has exactly the same torque figure but only available higher in the rev range and of course it weighs a s
t tonne more!
People respond well to it, usually thinking it's a Golf GTI which is no bad thing. On the inside it looks virtually identical to both the Golf Gti and R apart from the seats so it's a bit of a bargain in my opinion! The engine is also a variety of the EA888 engine in the Golf R, Gti and audi S3, Leon Cupra etc so tuning should yield good results.
I've been on the hunt for performance parts and apart from remaps I can't seem to find anything from the UK or Germany, however I have found parts in Japan! (Who knew)
First on the list will be uprated brake pads and tyres when the current ones have had it.
Edited by JoeMarano on Thursday 1st September 23:52
No more than a Golf Gti and the car community has always tended to care about those!
It drives well if not better than most of its competitors and spanks them for an all rounder so yes it's a tad boring. But then I've had all manner of French fun metal and that was a tad flimsy so horses for courses and all that!
It drives well if not better than most of its competitors and spanks them for an all rounder so yes it's a tad boring. But then I've had all manner of French fun metal and that was a tad flimsy so horses for courses and all that!
I think it's the "poor mans Golf" comments that seem to bug me. It's a good car in its own right!
Anyway bit of non VW related content but I went down to see my brother at the weekend to see his first ever car!
https://youtu.be/119H0FfaEAI
Anyway bit of non VW related content but I went down to see my brother at the weekend to see his first ever car!
https://youtu.be/119H0FfaEAI
Build quality is spot on so far. No rattles or squeeks so far. The interior is practically identical to the Golf's if you get a manual it even uses the same large touchscreen infotainment system. Sure you get more goodies in the Golf but the only one I would be interested in is the regular clubsport Gti.
The ESC can only be set to sport which is a bugger although I've never felt it intervene in sport mode. Probably because it doesnt really like to get its tail out much which is bad in the fun factor...my previous Clio 172 would often need a dap of opportunity on corner entry whereas this just want you to pick your line and stay on it.... but it sure does go about its business well. An LSD might improve its second gear corner exits a touch so that and the brakes and tyres would be my first steps if I ever felt the need to modify it.
The ESC can only be set to sport which is a bugger although I've never felt it intervene in sport mode. Probably because it doesnt really like to get its tail out much which is bad in the fun factor...my previous Clio 172 would often need a dap of opportunity on corner entry whereas this just want you to pick your line and stay on it.... but it sure does go about its business well. An LSD might improve its second gear corner exits a touch so that and the brakes and tyres would be my first steps if I ever felt the need to modify it.
Edited by JoeMarano on Monday 3rd October 23:39
BlueHave said:
Polo GTI is £18k thats a good £10k under a Golf GTI, the build quality might be a step up but it's not £10k worth of improvement.
In the power stakes the regular Golf Gti only has around 20bhp and 22ib/ft more but obviously weighs at least a heavy passenger or so more.Shame the Polo can't be ordered with a proper performance pack like the Golf (all you get is a sports pack which just adds engine noise, increased throttle response, adjustable dampers and increased steering weight)
Officially they are 189 bhp or 193ps with 236ib/ft (320nm) as standard.This has the EA888 1.8 turbo engine as opposed to the pre facelift that had 180bhp and a 1.4tfsi engine.
On the rollers they are coming out around 205-210bhp and maybe a smidge less torque.
Weight is 1272kg for the manual although I believe that's with fuel and driver.
Oh and I could have afforded a lot more than a Golf Gti or R if we are going to mock my finances
However I can't justify that sort of expenditure on a car to be honest.
On the rollers they are coming out around 205-210bhp and maybe a smidge less torque.
Weight is 1272kg for the manual although I believe that's with fuel and driver.
Oh and I could have afforded a lot more than a Golf Gti or R if we are going to mock my finances
However I can't justify that sort of expenditure on a car to be honest.
This is true although I prefer 40+ mpg rather than 20+ ; )
It doesn't sound too bad with sports mode on. .
https://youtu.be/xPX41fmdP2c
It doesn't sound too bad with sports mode on. .
https://youtu.be/xPX41fmdP2c
culpz said:
I'm not arguing with you Joe, an R32 IS quicker.
No-one mocking your finances btw. You specifically said you didn't want to spend the extra on the Golf GTI as it wasn't worth it in your eyes. That's all fine and dandy. It's the way you've started comparing it to all other fast VAG cars and saying that "it's basically the same as..." or "it's nearly as fast as...". This is where you sound like you've just sucked on a massive lemon.
A Golf GTI is still faster for the record.
According to the top gear "top ten hot hatchbacks" article the Polo Gti was actually faster to 60 than the Golf!No-one mocking your finances btw. You specifically said you didn't want to spend the extra on the Golf GTI as it wasn't worth it in your eyes. That's all fine and dandy. It's the way you've started comparing it to all other fast VAG cars and saying that "it's basically the same as..." or "it's nearly as fast as...". This is where you sound like you've just sucked on a massive lemon.
A Golf GTI is still faster for the record.
It posted a 6.3s to 60 rather than the book figure of 6.7
Reference them over reading on the rollers....superchips development Polo Gti was 207 bhp standard
There are plenty of videos on my youtube channel for anyone interested.
http://www.youtube.com/sax0joe
I'm not going to get into an argument about the car. I like it so i'll continue the thread as I see fit.
http://www.youtube.com/sax0joe
I'm not going to get into an argument about the car. I like it so i'll continue the thread as I see fit.
culpz said:
Pretty much most of the VAG engines, especially the ones put in the performance models, come out with more BHP than quoted by VW themselves. This has then, subsequently, meant the 0-60 times have also been better than the book figures.
So, a Mk7 Golf GTI goes 0-60 in 6.5 seconds, it's actually doing it in about 6.0 seconds as tested, maybe even less. So no, you're wrong, the Golf has been and has always been faster than the Polo.
May I refer you to this page which says otherwise:So, a Mk7 Golf GTI goes 0-60 in 6.5 seconds, it's actually doing it in about 6.0 seconds as tested, maybe even less. So no, you're wrong, the Golf has been and has always been faster than the Polo.
http://www.topgear.com/car-news/hot-hatch/hot-hatc...
Oh and the Golf's top speed is higher yes but only by 5mph. I know all this as I did the research before buying the car!
Trustmeimadoctor said:
The front end looks almost the same ok the bumper has 2 funny shelfs on it and grown 2 dangly bits but its very similar as its the same shell
That picture does illustrate your point well but if you got closer they look rather different indeed particularly the red stripe placement.Edited by Trustmeimadoctor on Tuesday 4th October 16:32
Maybe that's why I like it. It's a breath of fresh air. It's different to my previous cars. I loved my 106's/saxo's, Twingo RS and Clio RS because of their fun nature but they were pretty flawed in most other areas.
Would I add a bit of flair to the chassis instead of it wanting to just grip everywhere. Hell yeah! But then that comes at a cost.
Would I add a bit of flair to the chassis instead of it wanting to just grip everywhere. Hell yeah! But then that comes at a cost.
So the car had its first service yesterday
https://youtu.be/bLr9YumUE6A
Pretty cool that Volkswagen provide you with a video of it all! I like that!
The reason the rear tyres are more worn than the fronts is not because I've been lift off oversteering everywhere it's because I got a puncture in my rear left tyre a while ago so swapped the best tyres to the front. Still impressed that they have so much tread left considering the mileage and usage but they definately lose comfort the less tread there is.
https://youtu.be/bLr9YumUE6A
Pretty cool that Volkswagen provide you with a video of it all! I like that!
The reason the rear tyres are more worn than the fronts is not because I've been lift off oversteering everywhere it's because I got a puncture in my rear left tyre a while ago so swapped the best tyres to the front. Still impressed that they have so much tread left considering the mileage and usage but they definately lose comfort the less tread there is.
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