GTI Vs GTD

[pologti18t]

Depends on kms driven and type of driving.

the extra purchase price of the GTD will not be recouped if you do mainly inter-urban driving. If you do a lot of driving on country roads and freeways it may be more worthwhile.

Another consideration...

All GTIs are being sold at RRP at the moment. All on road costs absorbed by the dealer. The GTD is not covered under the current sale. The savings in upfront costs could be hard to recoup with any fuel economy benefits of the GTD

[gokartgti]

True true. I did get a quote on a gti cw, dsg, leather, detroits and sunroof for $47 driveway..... As for mileage to give an idea, my
current car I've had for 6 mths and have clocked 15500 city driving.... Avg 50-100k a day..

[markwid]

OP, suggest don't go buying on mileage factor alone. Many things to consider but most importantly which type of car would you enjoy more especially given the amount of driving you do daily.

Test drive both - they are quite different car. GTD is soft, relaxed and powerful. GTI is light, nimble and punchy.

Safety in numbers also - more mods available to GTI.

[walbjj]

depends how u drive, but ive cvlocked over 5k km and i get about 550-600 out of a tank and avg about 8.5.l/100km. i have stg2 apr

[gokartgti]

done deal my friends. The GTI it will be..... walbjj what the KW your pumping out with apr stage 2

[walbjj]

havent got it dynoed, but i guess it will be whatever the apr site touts, its more powerful than stock, thats all i know

[stormshark]

The GTD I test drove was every bit as fast as the GT TDI to 100kph, felt similar in gear, it's just that off boost the CR has better drivability, so when the turbo spools it's not as obvious as in the former GT TDI. The MKV comes on with a bigger spike though, and it's that factor I missed in the more refined GTD. I LOVED how much quieter the MK6 was, plus the interior is more modern. Suspension felt pretty similar, but I havn't tried the optional suspension.

A GTD with a chip for me thanks : )

FWIW- Following on from what Greg said my experience with the previous model GT Sport and observations from a recent day on the Phillip Island Race track in a GTD/Mk6 GTI (DSG)may be of interest to someone. Firstly agree with Greg on GT Sport/GTD comparison although reckon the GTD suspension definately better than the stock GT. But onto the GTD/GTI- during driver training drills/evercises etc there seemed little discernable differences between the two cars over the half day. However-when actually lapping around the track back to back, in my view the GTI was markedly different/better revving, handling etc. This is not to say the GTD would not be a good "mixed" daily driver it is a great car, i just can't see how these aren't priced at say a $3-$5k difference with the GTD cheaper. I drive mainly country Kms in a modded diesel so i personally have a preference for same but based on the drive day, closeness in pricing etc, i would go for the GTI in my next car.
oh and getting back in my own car which i guess is somewhere around $23k with say $4-5k suspension/remap etc mods,i am pleased to say was faster and better handling than the stock GTD for those looking at going that way, however the GTD is vastly better fitted out refined etc, but i guess a big difference between say $41k demo and dated $23k superceeded model for those contemplating that comparison.The other upside for the refined GTD is that the GT Sport i find can be a bit feral in peak hour traffic(which i rarely do)