New Polo GTI Versus Golf GTI

[Corey_R]

What major items are missing from the Polo GTI in comparison to a MKV GTI?

Let me see, off the top of my head and in no order of importance etc....

• Useful storage (there's no centre console bin, glovebox too small, no seatback storage, no sunglasses compartment in the headlining, no bottle holders in the doors, no dash cubbie on the right hand side of the steering wheel).
• No MFD
• No Configuration Menu
• No proper audio information (track time etc) on the stereo or MFD (since there isn't one)
• No climate control (just the 'semi manual' climatic) aircon
• No dual zone aircon
• No Autodimming rear view mirror
• No arm rest
• No chillable Glovebox or centre console
• No rear airconditioning vents (due to no arm rest etc)
• No central diffuser air vent (but then again, the MK6 don't have this anymore either)
• No Steering wheel controls
• No auto headlights
• No auto washers
• No speed sensitive washers or volume control (hmmm - not quite sure on the 2nd one)
• No 'leaving home/coming home' lighting
• No boot 'shopping bag' hooks
• No options for navigation
• No option for Xenons
• No option for Parking Sensors
• No DSG

Plus an overall lower quality of finish.
But that's just off the top of my head

[pologti18t]

Let me see, off the top of my head and in no order of importance etc....

• Useful storage (there's no centre console bin, glovebox too small, no seatback storage, no sunglasses compartment in the headlining, no bottle holders in the doors, no dash cubbie on the right hand side of the steering wheel).
• No MFD
• No Configuration Menu
• No proper audio information (track time etc) on the stereo or MFD (since there isn't one)
• No climate control (just the 'semi manual' climatic) aircon
• No dual zone aircon
• No Autodimming rear view mirror
• No arm rest
• No chillable Glovebox or centre console
• No rear airconditioning vents (due to no arm rest etc)
• No central diffuser air vent (but then again, the MK6 don't have this anymore either)
• No Steering wheel controls
• No auto headlights
• No auto washers
• No speed sensitive washers or volume control (hmmm - not quite sure on the 2nd one)
• No 'leaving home/coming home' lighting
• No boot 'shopping bag' hooks
• No options for navigation
• No option for Xenons
• No option for Parking Sensors
• No DSG

Plus an overall lower quality of finish.
But that's just off the top of my head

LOL... I said MAJOR... and don't bring "options" into it

I think the later MP3 compatible stereos have track info. Speed sensitive volume is present. Variable speed intermittant wipers
Plenty of storage space.... bins under seats!

[noone]

Funny how none of those affect the drivability of the car.

I don't like all the automatic stuff. I don't need my CD player to tell me track names, I don't even like using the aircon.

If you want a luxuary vehicle, then the current Polo is not for you. If you like driving, it can be a great car.

[G-rig]

Well no reason why you can't have both. The new Polo should have all the latest tech I would have thought!

I'd consider one if they were out right now.

It's the quality and all the technology that make VW's cool, otherwise you could get any old run about.

[noone]

Everyone would buy a polo GTI instead of a GTI if they were infact better.

I don't think its that easy. Depends on your version of better. I'm 6"1' tall and I fit very comfortably in the current Polo (front and back). Others have commented that it is not practical as it is too small. Each to their own...

IMO, less weight is always a struggle in newer cars, two of the main reasons I bought the Pole were its easy to achieve 150kw power and 1150kg kerb weight.

[gjuu]

Yes all those "extra option" would be nice i guess but it all depends where you are coming from.
Previous to the Polo I had an e30 bmw that i had done a bit of work to... 2.7i motor, lsd, suspension, etc. was a magnificent car to drive...but a bit basic option wise
When i changed to the Polo the thing that i liked was the few extra creature comforts compared to the e30 ... and it was just as enjoyable to drive
so whilst a couple of those things would be nice - like an armrest - most of those on the list i would either never use or know what they are anyway

[Corey_R]

LOL... I said MAJOR... and don't bring "options" into it

I think the later MP3 compatible stereos have track info. Speed sensitive volume is present. Variable speed intermittant wipers
Plenty of storage space.... bins under seats!

Well what one person considers major and others consider minor is up to personal opinion.

In any case, No, the MP3 compatible stereos don't even show 'track time', let alone any other useful information like track title etc. They do have variable speed intermittant wipers, but not speed sensitive automatic wipers. As for there being 'plenty of storage space', the glove box is so small you can't put a standard sized street directory in it, and those underseat bins are so small you can't even fit a CD wallet or jewel case in them. The storage areas in the Polo is the worst of any car I've ever owned.

Funny how none of those affect the drivability of the car

I didn't say any of them did. Please don't come into a conversation half way and then misquote me. What I was replying to was the 'claim' that the old Polo GTI was equiped to the same levels as the MKV Golf GTI, which it clearly is not. That's all

I mean after all, what does ANY car really need? 4 wheels, a steering wheel, an engine, and some pedals. Anything beyond that is just a bonus.

Don't get me wrong, I love my Polo GTI and I will be sad to let it go when I upgrade to my next car. But lets not fool ourselves, it is what it is, a small, lightweight, relatively basic car with a hell of a good engine. Nothing more, nothing less

[tinto]

I'm looking forward to taking a spin in the new Polo GTI.
On paper it ticks all the right boxes and pulls off the new look better than the new Golf does.

$35k is a rotten price though... IMO needs to be just under 30 with DSG.

[markwid]

I'm looking forward to taking a spin in the new Polo GTI.
On paper it ticks all the right boxes and pulls off the new look better than the new Golf does.

Just a caveat that there is no perfect car for everyone. There maybe a perfect car for a specific person as it ticks all the right boxes for that person. To each his own is really apt.

Hard as it is to believe, there are people that would never drive a VW as some other brand suits them perfectly.

And also at different age, you may switch to another brand as your taste & needs change.

[G-rig]

Yeah you just have to get what suits you, what's new?