Skoda My18 Octavia VRS 245 Wagon Versus VW Golf MY19 GTi Hatch Versus R Wagon

[Spinifex]

The R is heavier and feels it, which is both good (feels planted) and less good (less responsive, not as lively)

This can be attributed to either the extra weight of the AWD system, or more likely, the lag due to the bigger turbo.

The IS38 turbos (Golf R/Superb 206) are noticeably slower to spool for low-down responsiveness, compared with the IS20 on the OctyRS/GTi models. But they DO have a bigger shove and higher power top-end.

With 6 or 7 speed gearboxes now (ie: excellent spread of ratios for almost any situation), I've always preferred the instant low-down torque of smaller turbos for street cars.