What’s better, Golf GT or GTI?
Volkswagen’s golf gti and golf gtd are two of volkswagen’s most popular models, offering a unique blend of performance, technology and safety features. The volkswagen golf gti has sporty power and great handling, while the volkswagen golf gtd offers an efficient diesel engine with excellent fuel economy. The vw golf 5 2. Fsi engine is the ideal choice for drivers seeking reliability, performance, and fuel efficiency. Whether you’re upgrading your car for enhanced capabilities or replacing a worn-out engine, this powertrain provides the perfect solution.The golf 5 gti engine—a 2. L turbocharged inline-4—is a favorite among car enthusiasts for a reason. It’s robust, relatively easy to upgrade, and has a strong aftermarket support network. The factory performance is already impressive, but what makes it special is how well it responds to tuning.The GT package sharpens up the already excellent driving manners of the Golf without spoiling the car’s comfort. Both engines are supremely flexible thanks to their strong mid-range torque, without demanding too much fuel. The diesel will do nearly 59mpg, or close to 66mpg with the BlueMotion Technology package.GTI and R cars feature VW’s tried-and-tested 2. EA888 engine if you’re a nerd. Both models are the most powerful in their respective histories, with new GTIs pumping out 265hp and the R boosting that to 333hp (245hp and 320hp in pre-facelift cars).
What’s faster, GTI or R?
The Golf GTI has a 0-62mph time of 6. Golf R can do it in 4. New VW Golf R is the most powerful Golf ever made, trumping the outgoing model for pace and acceleration. PS engine sends the R from 0-62mph in 4. Go for the ‘R-Performance’ pack and you’ll get a special ‘Drift’ button as well as a drive mode specifically for the track.
What’s faster, TSI or TDI?
On performance, the TDI is a few ticks slower than the GTI in acceleration, and in our handling tests. As stated, the TCR offers more power than the GTI Performance, but not quite as much as the Golf R, so the TCR is a bit of a halfway house, not that that’s anything to complain about of course.Even though it has a supercharger and a turbocharger, the 1. TSI in our GT-spec model delivers 158bhp – making the Golf the least powerful car of our trio.