WhiteJames
Fun Nazi
Okay ... to be fair to the Golf 'R' clan ... maybe some pros of the Golf 'R'.
IN addition, may be an issue with my stated weights based on the NZ Golf 'R' brochure. Difference in weight maybe a little as 130kg between the two at the very least ... stated weigh varies from countury to country. Standard options vary from country to country. In short:
Pros of Golf 'R':
Cheaper than Audi S3 (but not in the U.K. where they are similarily priced).
Faster than GTI.
Bragging rights & street cred.
Better grand tourer based on added weight & torque - makes long distance commuting more comfortable (GTI can be bouncy at times).
Extensive options list (recaro seats, 19" wheels, etc).
Not a great deal of fuel usage over the GTI, esp on highway.
Smoked tail lights.
Better looking rear end.
Nicer body kit.
Build quality of motor should be spot on given Audi S3 EA113 motor being build for while.
Not likely to be upgraded any time soon ... even direct rival Audi S3 would not be due to hit market until 2013. Maybe 2014 for replacement.
AWD grip levels - esp with new Gen Haldex apportioning more power to the rear wheels more readily.
Better balanced with additional weight of the Haldex/Diff in the rear.
Better ride due to increased weight esp as a grand tourer (GT).
Bigger & stonger brakes.
Voluminous intercooler.
Peakier power delivery give a exciting rush.
Anything else I've missed?
Cheers.
WJ
IN addition, may be an issue with my stated weights based on the NZ Golf 'R' brochure. Difference in weight maybe a little as 130kg between the two at the very least ... stated weigh varies from countury to country. Standard options vary from country to country. In short:
Pros of Golf 'R':
Cheaper than Audi S3 (but not in the U.K. where they are similarily priced).
Faster than GTI.
Bragging rights & street cred.
Better grand tourer based on added weight & torque - makes long distance commuting more comfortable (GTI can be bouncy at times).
Extensive options list (recaro seats, 19" wheels, etc).
Not a great deal of fuel usage over the GTI, esp on highway.
Smoked tail lights.
Better looking rear end.
Nicer body kit.
Build quality of motor should be spot on given Audi S3 EA113 motor being build for while.
Not likely to be upgraded any time soon ... even direct rival Audi S3 would not be due to hit market until 2013. Maybe 2014 for replacement.
AWD grip levels - esp with new Gen Haldex apportioning more power to the rear wheels more readily.
Better balanced with additional weight of the Haldex/Diff in the rear.
Better ride due to increased weight esp as a grand tourer (GT).
Bigger & stonger brakes.
Voluminous intercooler.
Peakier power delivery give a exciting rush.
Anything else I've missed?
Cheers.
WJ