Does the Clubsport handle better than GTI?
The GTI is a very competent starting point, and the tweaks elevate the handling further. Noticeably so, even if it’s not a night and day difference. The Clubsport is a little more willing to quickly change direction and more confident-feeling. The GTI Clubsport is built on the standard Golf’s platform, so it couldn’t really go wrong. It’s one of the best family hatchbacks in this class, offering a comfortable seating position and strong all-round visibility.You can think of this as a more track-focussed version of the standard, pre-facelift GTI. In addition to the increased power, the Clubsport got a host of suspension upgrades to make it more agile and engaging to drive, adding in some of the hot hatch sparkle which was missing from the standard car.You can think of this as a more track-focussed version of the standard, pre-facelift GTI. In addition to the increased power, the Clubsport got a host of suspension upgrades to make it more agile and engaging to drive, adding in some of the hot hatch sparkle which was missing from the standard car.The meaning of ‘Clubsport’ It now sports 400 Nm of torque, opposed to 370 Nm for the regular GTI. As standard, the Clubsport comes with a 7-speed DSG gearbox. It all results in slightly higher straightline performance, cutting down the 0-100 to below six seconds. The 250 km/h topspeed will also be reached a bit faster.You can think of this as a more track-focussed version of the standard, pre-facelift GTI. In addition to the increased power, the Clubsport got a host of suspension upgrades to make it more agile and engaging to drive, adding in some of the hot hatch sparkle which was missing from the standard car.
What engine is in the GTI Clubsport?
Powering the latest addition to the iconic GTI range is the 2. PS, making it the most powerful Golf GTI to date. Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk2 (1984) Not the original, but often lauded as the best. The Mk2 GTI isn’t quite as usable everyday as more modern versions, but it still has perky performance from its 1. Mk1.What a day I’ve had filming with this gorgeous 2016 Mk7 VW Golf GTi Clubsport. Only 400 units made worldwide and only 150 came to the UK. It has 310 horsepower from a 2. L turbo four pot, a 6 speed manual and front wheel drive. With no rear seats or sound deadening it weights just 1285kg.
What makes the Golf GTI Clubsport special?
Compared to the standard GTI, the Clubsport gets a sharper steering setup, bigger brakes, a limited-slip differential, and a new calibration for the suspension and DSG. That increased power comes from the bigger turbo, which is a direct adaptation from the Golf R. Normally, the pecking order is clear. The normal Golf GTI with its 265 PS and front-wheel drive still stands for affordable driving pleasure, while the Golf R with its 333 PS and all-wheel drive is the absolute top model in terms of sport.