Stiff competition for the Mk7 Golf GTI - Second Edition

[zoomda]

Nice write up. Totally agree with you on the twincharger! In theory my 328i is faster but isn't as satisfying as my twincharger. That car puts a smile every time I drive!

Yes, the a250 panel does look out of place but my eyes don't have to wander as far away for viewing as the golf nav.

For me the a250 class means more than the performance so I am prepared to forgive it for that

It's a lovely car. No doubt about it. Just not right for me.

Who knows though, by the time the new GTI lands I might be singing a different tune!

There is a lot of choice out there at the moment. The Focus was a lot of fun as well but again, no auto. I drive around a lot for work and not always with both hands on the wheel which means I don't have a spare hand to be changing gears

[cktsi]

Interesting article comparing A class to golf and A3

VW Golf vs Audi A3 vs Mercedes A-class (2013) CAR review | Road Testing Reviews | Car Magazine Online

[alebonau]

not really the cooking gti level models those. in australia the audi a3 is probably the most disappointing for price I must say !

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I give up reading reviews! They are so contradictory. Here's another review, not comparing a vag vehicle, so my appologies as not really relevant in this forum, but as the mb A series has taken up so much of this thread, thought it might be interesting, but also highlights the contrary reviews. BTW, eventhough this is supposidly an Aust review, the reporter states that the A250 is on runflats! My understanding is that they don't.
Mercedes Benz A250 Sport vs BMW 125i | carsguide.com.au

VERDICT (from the review)
It has to be the Benz. Only in its transmission does the BMW assert a clear advantage and there's rather more to prestige car ownership than gear shifting. In all other respects the Benz is a deeply desirable device and an infinitely pleasant place to spend time.

[backdoc]

From America, but thoughts.......


So the new CLA250 is no C Sport Coupe. Instead, it really reminds me of the original kinderBenz, the 190e. Like that car, this one represents a genuine high-stakes investment in Mercedes-Benz’s future, and I’m willing to bet the CLA will pay off as handsomely in the U.S. as the 190 did everywhere else. Its running gear seems capable of cashing the checks written by its bold, aggressive styling. And if Volkswagen isn’t careful, I suspect this could end up being the car GTI owners want to graduate into…


2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250
BASE PRICE $30,000-$32,500 (est)
VEHICLE LAYOUT Front-engine, FWD/AWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
ENGINE 2.0L/208-hp/258-lb-ft turbocharged DOHC 16-valve I-4
TRANSMISSION 7-speed twin-clutch auto
CURB WEIGHT 3250-3300 lb (mfr)
WHEELBASE 106.3 in
LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT 182.3 x 70.0 x 56.6 in
0-60 MPH 6.5-7.0 sec (MT est)
EPA CITY/HWY FUEL ECON Not yet rated
ON SALE IN U.S. Fall 2013 (Spring 2014, 4Matic)


Read more: 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 First Drive - Motor Trend

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Just reflecting on these reviews, if one review puts the gti ahead of the a250, and another puts the a250 ahead of the 125i by 4.5 to 3.5 points out of 5, then that puts the gti way ahead of the 125i - with what could only be a perfect score of 5/5 Go the gti!

[jrgti]

I think it will be same old excuse that it is not as fun to drive as the others. It is such an awesome car, they just have to find any excuse for it.

[alebonau]

the golf gti is a lot of fun to drive. the thing is all these cars are not rubbish. all with aspects that are going to appeal. particular aspects will appeal more to some than others will have people choosing one over the other. isnt it great the options out there. we sure are spoilt for choice in the hot hatch segment these days

[alebonau]

incase a lover of things of french persuasion, there is more golf gti competition coming in the peugeot 308 gti

Peugeot 308 GTi on the cards | Auto Express

the 208gti to soon launch should be a good pre cursor
http://www.caradvice.com.au/226693/p...08-gti-review/

red lip and all

hopefully they do indeed bring 5 door versions and dont just get stuck in 2 doors only like the 208 gti.

[Mac135]

Personally I'm liking the look of the s3 saloon. My roc R is 12 months old next week and at this stage I be looking at a 2015 swap. Might know what the next Roc might be like by then but for the moment the S3 saloon has my attention.