GTI Vs GTD

[alf13]

Hi guys,

I'm in the process of purchasing a GTI, however I have been advised to wait for the release of the GTD.

Does anyone know how the GTD compares to the GTI, in performance, features etc?

Any help would be appreciated.

[maca]

I'm not sure if this is what you want to hear, but the Mk5 GT TDI is basically the same as the GTD. The Mk5 being better looking and better value (IMO).

[STV4SYT]

Ive just traded from a mk5 GT TDI to a MK6 GTI and it really depends what you want from it

Performance wise the GTI has the edge if you like to drive it on the throttle whereas the GTD will be a bit more responsive low down for day to day driving.

The big factor in choosing is economy - I am down 300km per tank on my daily commute to work (80km freeway) average 8.3l/100 instead of 5.8l/100.

The noise is another, the GTI sounds awesome when you give it some beans, the TDI will always sound like a tractor.

Trim levels i believe in the GTI/GTD debate are a lot closer than they were for the mk5 but the GTI will have a few extra trim features.

Best bet is get out and drive them both. If i had known i was going to change jobs and put 6000km on my new GTI in the first 3 months id probably have gone another diesel. But then again, maybe the driving experience makes up for a little bit extra fuel.

Whatever you choose will be an enjoyable car.

[Buller_Scott]

i'd only go the gtd if the following were factors/ considerations for me:

>fuel economy
>addiction to daily-driveable torque [as in, very easily usable in crapper inner-city driving]
>having the car for the long haul [quarter of a million MILES is nothing on these cars].

if you're not in a rush, i'd be inclined to hang around for the GTD for a test drive. that way, there'll be no doubt, and you might just find yourself addicted to the torque... i know i am.

[trueman]

cue coreying......

[Corey_R]

cue coreying......

lol... what do you feel I'd add to this conversation? I think that STV4SYT has pretty much covered it in his first post

[Speed]

I'd buy a diesel.. If I wanted a bus, truck or tractor

You don't know anything about poor fuel economy until you drive a modded turbo rotor.

Seriously though, if the tap tap tap doesn't disturb you then go the diesel. If your going to mod in future, go the GTI.

[Greg Roles]

Appreciate the motivation Speed, cheers.

[MkVIGTI]

Ive just traded from a mk5 GT TDI to a MK6 GTI and it really depends what you want from it

Performance wise the GTI has the edge if you like to drive it on the throttle whereas the GTD will be a bit more responsive low down for day to day driving.

The big factor in choosing is economy - I am down 300km per tank on my daily commute to work (80km freeway) average 8.3l/100 instead of 5.8l/100.

The noise is another, the GTI sounds awesome when you give it some beans, the TDI will always sound like a tractor.

Trim levels i believe in the GTI/GTD debate are a lot closer than they were for the mk5 but the GTI will have a few extra trim features.

Best bet is get out and drive them both. If i had known i was going to change jobs and put 6000km on my new GTI in the first 3 months id probably have gone another diesel. But then again, maybe the driving experience makes up for a little bit extra fuel.

Whatever you choose will be an enjoyable car.

Just over one & a half months of ownership and I've already got 3800kms on the clock! But then again the GTI is such a joy to drive that I think it's worth every bit of the petrol Besides, it is already a very fuel efficient car given its potentials. In regard to the GTD, you will have to make a bit of trade off in handling given the obvious weight penalty of the diesel donk.

[STV4SYT]

In regard to the GTD, you will have to make a bit of trade off in handling given the obvious weight penalty of the diesel donk.

There is not much of a trade off if any. The suspension is very similar if not the same as used in the GTI. Weight difference will affect the handling characteristics a bit, but having driven both in anger, both are very capable cars in the twisties. Really the only deciding factors have already been mentioned, that being economy and noise.

Oh and the GTI has red brake calipers.

This pretty much sums it up from teh UK.

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