Fiesta XR4 vs Polo GTI

[Buller_Scott]

http://www.mountuneperformance.co.uk...=137&Itemid=55

sorry, maybe its because im an oiler, but whilst it sounds nice to have kilowatts kilowatts kilowatts, the sound of only ~200nm of torque, sounds........... sorta sounds like crap.

see, i'd rather have 100kw and 350nm than 350kw and 100nm.

even with the NA xr4 upping its power by however many kw, it still wont have the pulling power of a forced induction car.

[Blitzen]

Even though this topic has been done before...

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ord+fiesta+xr4

I still say go the GTI. the XR4 dosn't have the same bang for your buck that the Polo GTI has when it comes to tuning, and the interior quality is crap, plus the big one for me, it only comes with a space saver spare, as opposed to a full size Mag spare that the Polo GTI comes with.

[shaneth]

im happy to take you for a spin in a mildly tuned polo

[h100vw]

im happy to take you for a spin in a mildly tuned polo

Now that you are on two legs and off Facebook.!!

Gavin

[jasn78]

Now that you are on two legs and off Facebook.!!

Gavin

pmsl nah gav he means use mine

[astro]

i emailed a vw dealers and seen when i can get a test drive of a stock one first as that is what it will be for a bit. thanks for the offer once i had a go at that i will see when we can go for a spin in urs.. look forward to it.

[Gti Dave]

In general if you're looking at modding the car, then bang for bucks it would have to be a factory turbo charged vehicle like the polo gti as any significant power increases (if any) would generally cost a hell of a lot more coin for any NA car than it would for an already forced induction car straight from the factory. For example an ECU tune, exhaust and air filter and maybe an enlarged throttle body may see a noticeable power increase but when you make the same mods to a turbocharged vehicle, you're more likely to get behind the wheel and go "whoooaaaa" whereas in the NA car you'll more likely to feel "Hmm...yeah I can sorta feel an increase...".

However, there are some car enthusiasts out there who would prefer NA over turbo in that its more 'el naturale' (he he he...kinda sounding like going to a nudist beach...LOL). Hence best to drive both cars and see how you feel personally.

[GTI_jim]

I still own a zetec fiesta (only the 1.6L) and i can tell you i find myself taking corners ridiculously well. Even my 2004 WP model (before the WQ/XR4, but same DNA) handles like a dream (it did as standard but i've now got it lowered and plan to chuck on a Rear Sway Bar (Whiteline have one).

The Polo GTI which i drive on a regular basis too (un-modded basically save K&N Filter and SEAT intake), has a slightly jiggly rear end... but as its been said, this could be easily fixed by getting springs/coil-overs, RSB etc... Whereas trying to squeeze more Horsies out of the XR4 is harder.

Tuning companies do exist for the Fiesta: Dreamscience, Code:Red, Mountune, PumaSpeed, Milltek do Flexipipes/Cats/Full Exhausts.... And if you want to really go off the chain, go down the Cosworth path. but its the same old NA story, although the Mountune package sees as jump to 138kw, but you'd be hard pressed to get it down here as its only sold in the UK.

These aren't going to give you the same BFB as getting the GTI and spending perhaps about the same amount of money or less and getting a whole lot more bang......but do remember that the XR4 has won MOTOR mags BangForYourBuck two years running...

I drive both for equal amounts of time, and am a member of.....yes......a ford forum and eurofordclub.com and can say that if you've got 20k+ to spend...get the Polo for sure.

[Chipped]

http://www.mountuneperformance.co.uk...=137&Itemid=55

sorry, maybe its because im an oiler, but whilst it sounds nice to have kilowatts kilowatts kilowatts, the sound of only ~200nm of torque, sounds........... sorta sounds like crap.

see, i'd rather have 100kw and 350nm than 350kw and 100nm.

even with the NA xr4 upping its power by however many kw, it still wont have the pulling power of a forced induction car.

exactly - as they say KW's sell cars. nm's win races 350nm torque on a chipped Polo puts a stock RX-8 at 260nm of torque to shame...now thats bang for buck!!

[Kiel_GTI]

g'day astro,

my family has both a polo gti (mine) and an xr4 (my mums) i drive the xr4 a fair bit.

in my opinion the polo is a better all around car. good power decent handling, comfortable.

the xr4 has decent power but its shown up by the polo easily, even as stock. it has crazy handling. however, it is the most uncomfortable car i have ever been in. stiff springs, and 205/40 rubber makes for a harsh ride. interior is also very tacky unlike the polo.

as people have said, the best way to find out is to test drive both and decide for yourself.