Aurion quicker than a GTI, really?

**zoomda** · 30-03-2013, 08:48 AM

So I was reading through the Showroom section of Wheels magazine trying to decide which car I'd like next.

Inspecting the 0-100km times I noticed that the Aurion was quicker than a Golf GTI? Is that true? I recall driving an Aurion a few years back that was a rental and I admit it was surprisingly quick. But it's really just a V6 camry.

I also read that the Ralliart Lancer is quicker than the GTI as well which was also a surprise. Less so though I'll admit

Maybe I've just spent too much time in VW land and these forums and I've lost track of the real world.

**Lucas_R** · 30-03-2013, 08:57 AM

Stock GTI's (and R's for that matter) are actually pretty slow as a standard car.

I remember when i test drove an R before buying one i was pretty unimpressed with the performance out of the box. Luckily a tune and a few goodies changes that.

**Creampuff** · 30-03-2013, 10:06 AM

speed is not everything, quality goes a long way....and Japanese doesnt compare to Euro.

**GTI Jimmy** · 30-03-2013, 10:11 AM

I'm not surprised by that, I felt my gti was significantly slower than some of the cars I test drove prior to getting the dub. But as its been said, it's not all about speed, the gti is a better all round package IMO.

**AdamD** · 30-03-2013, 11:26 AM

As has been mentioned, the GTI's no gun. However, I also wouldn't trust Wheels magazine (or a number of the other mainstream car mags) to be able to produce a decent acceleration time, and VW's own figures - like many German marques - are conservative. IIRC Motor's managed a 6.1 recently, but ~6.5 is a decent estimate for a DSG.

**Transporter** · 30-03-2013, 01:03 PM

Yes, it's not how fast you go, but how do you go fast.

**LunchboxVRS** · 30-03-2013, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by AdamD

As has been mentioned, the GTI's no gun. However, I also wouldn't trust Wheels magazine (or a number of the other mainstream car mags) to be able to produce a decent acceleration time, and VW's own figures - like many German marques - are conservative. IIRC Motor's managed a 6.1 recently, but ~6.5 is a decent estimate for a DSG.

Adams bang on. there well over what's actually doable. Polo GTI 0-100 is 6.9 according to vw but I've managed a high 6.6 using the same measuring equipment the magazines use. Took about 10 attempts to get the launch right and with enough of a break in between for it to cool back down. But you can't retry on the street if you stuff it.

**HaydEn** · 30-03-2013, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by lunchboxGTI

At least with the GTI and R there are performance inhancements to be hade and made. I've seen nothing for a aurion or Camry besides horrible Japanese bolt one bling.

There's easy supercharger bolt on's. or you could just get the TRD version.

**Tobes_WIR35** · 30-03-2013, 05:30 PM

$2000 worth of tune and intake gear and you'll be in V8 HSV/Ford F6 league. Never mind the Aurion. Plus pretty much any hot hatch will be a more fun drive. Even though it's quick in a straight line, the Aurion is still a big heavy family car.

**zoomda** · 30-03-2013, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by Tobes_WIR35

$2000 worth of tune and intake gear and you'll be in V8 HSV/Ford F6 league. Never mind the Aurion. Plus pretty much any hot hatch will be a more fun drive. Even though it's quick in a straight line, the Aurion is still a big heavy family car.

Is that on a GTI or R? I'm genuinely interested. $2000 doesn't seem like much for such an improvement.

There is no argument that a hot hatch is more fun. But without modifications on our hot hatches there is the odd retiree that will enjoy embarrassing us in a straight line dash.