New GTD Reviews

[AMarsh]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/golf/66062/volkswagen-golf-gtd-vs-vauxhall-astra-biturbo

At last, a direct comparison to a rival.  Maybe not a versus a 120d, but still, much better than the gtd v gti that have been offered previously.

[Buddy]

Nice comparison. The difference in their depreciation is huge. The golf despite being around 25% more expensive to begin with will be worth over 10% more than than the Astra in 3 years time! I wonder how the gtd compares to the rest of its typical rivals on total depreciation over 3 years - any residual value geeks out there? 

[monkeyhanger]

Nice comparison. The difference in their depreciation is huge. The golf despite being around 25% more expensive to begin with will be worth over 10% more than than the Astra in 3 years time! I wonder how the gtd compares to the rest of its typical rivals on total depreciation over 3 years - any residual value geeks out there? 

I think the only depreciation indicator you can bank on is GFV as a % of RRP for standrad spec (options are poor value for money from a residual values point of view and options are personal and, well optional. Absolute minimum the car company will give you - a show of them "putting their money where there mouth is".

At 56% the GTD is hard to beat.

I suppose the main condenders would be BMW 120D (184), Astra bi-turbo (192), A class A220 AMG Sport (170), A3 2.0TDI S-line(184)

A-class A220 AMG Sport retains approx 51% (reverse engineering the deposit, monthly payments and interest to determine the GFV)

BMW 120D M-sport retains approx 46%

A3 S-line 2.0TDI (184) retains approx 54%

Astra/focus/Megane are all around 35-37%

GTD is the smart money's choice.

[Buddy]

Thanks MH
That explains why the gtd's 'whole life cost' on our company car configurator is so much lower than its peers'

[monkeyhanger]

Thanks MH
That explains why the gtd's 'whole life cost' on our company car configurator is so much lower than its peers'

Yep - take a 5 door GTD manual at £26k, and the 120D M-sport at similar money, run them 3 years and the GTD will be worth £3k more or thereabouts. Taken in reduced monthly payments, and you're talking £83 a month savings on the GTD (without tweaking for interest considerations) - about 22% cheaper to run. That is a significant saving for a car that is better equipped and better to drive. Your rear seat passengers will thank you for not getting a 1 series too.

[mjh_056]

GTD Vs the Astra Bi Turbo

Strange they praise the Astra engine and then you go look at the side by side figures for speed and GTD wins out quite easily - the braking comparison was maybe more proof to how good the brakes are on Golfs that been confirmed here.

[mjh_056]

http://www.greenmotor.co.uk/2013/09/vw-golf-7-gtd-review.html

No mention of DCC in this when commenting on the 'harder' ride but an overall high complimentary overall review given it does have focus on 'green'

[CR4ZYHOR5E]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYRZPkSQJtc

Its in Czech (or similar - excuse my ignorance)...however the driving sequences are well worth a look, and there is a head to head with a 120d over a short slalom course.

[virginVWman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYRZPkSQJtc

Its in Czech (or similar - excuse my ignorance)...however the driving sequences are well worth a look, and there is a head to head with a 120d over a short slalom course.

Thought this video was pretty good also (but Spanish lol) GTI vs GTD short drag race then a full lap...GTD fairs not too badly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDxnm6DUU_A

[AdmiralGant]

Not a review as no commentary but plenty of sound and vision........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0Rt6s1YaCk