Real world driving 6r vs 6c GTI

[Gambit]

Hi Guys,
Been a while, just wanting to get impressions from those who have moved up from the 6r to 6c GTI. Fuel consumption, oil consumption, handling, power, driving experience as a daily as a weekend mountain warrior etc

[car_nut]

Hi Guys,
Been a while, just wanting to get impressions from those who have moved up from the 6r to 6c GTI. Fuel consumption, oil consumption, handling, power, driving experience as a daily as a weekend mountain warrior etc

Good question as I think there are a few of us in the forum who have moved up.

1. Fuel consumption: much the same if not improved.
2. Oil consumption: zero in 2,000ks only so far. Exhaust tips stay clean as well.
3. Handling: good/same but ride and ride height needs a fix (I am still waiting for my KW Street Comfort coilovers to arrive, 2 months now grrrr... but KW have given me 20% off for the long wait so should not complain). Took a while to adjust to the super light electric steering but I like it.
4. Power: noticeably better than my as traded/tune etc removed std. 6R, should be sensational with a tune, can't wait.
5. Driving experience for me: it's too bloody quiet! although at the recent Mallala VW day I was surprised how good the new DSG Polo GTIs sounded when they were thrashed past me while waiting my turns in the 0-100/stop exercise. Can't wait to fit my Milltek.

No regrets, it's not a car that should be compared (as some drivers did at the Malalla day) with the Scirocco and Golf Rs given the 'slight' price difference of $20k to 30k.

[tc831]

Good points there Car_nut. I can't compare as I didn't jump from 6R to 6C but its a long wait for new parts.. if they ever make them.

[Gambit]

Good question as I think there are a few of us in the forum who have moved up.

1. Fuel consumption: much the same if not improved.
2. Oil consumption: zero in 2,000ks only so far. Exhaust tips stay clean as well.
3. Handling: good/same but ride and ride height needs a fix (I am still waiting for my KW Street Comfort coilovers to arrive, 2 months now grrrr... but KW have given me 20% off for the long wait so should not complain). Took a while to adjust to the super light electric steering but I like it.
4. Power: noticeably better than my as traded/tune etc removed std. 6R, should be sensational with a tune, can't wait.
5. Driving experience for me: it's too bloody quiet! although at the recent Mallala VW day I was surprised how good the new DSG Polo GTIs sounded when they were thrashed past me while waiting my turns in the 0-100/stop exercise. Can't wait to fit my Milltek.

No regrets, it's not a car that should be compared (as some drivers did at the Malalla day) with the Scirocco and Golf Rs given the 'slight' price difference of $20k to 30k.

Great feedback!
I am sure there are others with additional input as well, lets hear them..

[anonymousmoose]

I never drove the 6R but we considered buying a demo but the interior of the 6C was worth the extra money. Heaps better.