GTI 3 door vs 5 door

[G-rig]

Yeah, the Mk5 does, the measurements are identical, with the exception that the 3dr has an extra 20mm for elbow room, or thereabouts.

I presume the Mk6 is the same.

I thought they were about the same, cheers.

I assume the same doesn't apply to the S3? how is the headroom in the back of yours with the sloping hatch?

Ps. coreying I take it you are going to get 5dr next time as you prefer the 5dr in the MK6??

[Corey_R]

I assume the same doesn't apply to the S3? how is the headroom in the back of yours with the sloping hatch?

Ps. coreying I take it you are going to get 5dr next time as you prefer the 5dr in the MK6??

lol - no no, I said I don't think that 5dr is as bad looking in the MK6 as it is in the MKV, but I'll definitely be getting a 3dr again. If I truly needed 5dr (i.e. cause I had children), then I'd probably get a Passat wagon or something

Btw, S3 3dr...
I'm 5'10" but have excellent posture (i.e. I don't slouch). The S3's headroom for me is fine... UNLESS, you have a sunroof. Then there is this 'head bubble' in the headliner which runs across the back of the car above the rear seat. The thing is, every time I look down or lean forward, I hit my head on the front edge of the 'head bubble' (which is due to the sunroof cavity). I really don't like it :/

[G-rig]

Thanks for that info (not that i'm buying one, but something most people wouldn't think about).

[weiero]

Yes I think thats a fantastic point. middle aged ladies drive 5 door GTIs and real GTI enthusiasts drive the proper traditional version

Just following in Limas footsteps

I second that......

[G-rig]

3 door version looks nice, like Honda civics which is fine if you're a young boy.

[KWICKS]

Yes I think thats a fantastic point. middle aged ladies drive 5 door GTIs and real GTI enthusiasts drive the proper traditional version

I third that. SWMBO would take offence to you calling her middle aged, but otherwise I think you are right.

[Corey_R]

3 door version looks nice, like Honda civics which is fine if you're a young boy.

Actually - the fact that you think the 3 door version looks like a Honda civic in fact makes YOU a young boy, since you're not old enough to remember the fact that a Honda civic looked like a Golf MKI

[G-rig]

Just stirring you up .