Whats the point in the MK6 GTI when there's Scirocco R

[maxamus]

Doesn't look too bad. Certainly has more presence than the MK6 GTI.

http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/2009/top-2009-Volkswagen-Scirocco-R.htm

261bhp against the 210bhp GTI

Seems an odd move for VW. Even the R20, which is suppose to be 270bhp looks pretty weak against it.......

/discuss

[Horney]

Rocco only has 4 seats and the boot opening is much smaller. The Golf is more practicle and comes in 5 door as well. I think the Rocco may take a few 3 door GTI sales but not many. At least they'll still be buying a dub and not an astra or focus!

nick

[maxamus]

Well, personally, i think VW have screwed up with the MK6 GTI. Overpriced. Underpowered. Really hasnt moved on much from the MK5 which i own. I've got a test drive on Saturday so will see what its like. Needless to say, i doubt i will be ordering. Think im more inclined for a 2nd hand S3 or R32.

[Martz]

Had a fair few roccos come in at work and I love em especially in white. MK6, as above, practical and fun with good looks.

[VWKev]

The TTRS is better than them both too, so whats the point of the Scir R ?

[maxamus]

The TTRS is better than them both too, so whats the point of the Scir R ?

The TTRS cost alot more though so it cant be considered in the same group

[VWKev]

The TTRS is better than them both too, so whats the point of the Scir R ?

The TTRS cost alot more though so it cant be considered in the same group

Ok cool, well as your going by bhp, just because the scir R is faster, doesnt mean its better.

There's an awful lot of people out there that cant wait to have a dig at the mk6 GTi.

[TagnuT]

The TTRS is better than them both too, so whats the point of the Scir R ?

The TTRS cost alot more though so it cant be considered in the same group

Price – £44,885 TTRS Roadster 

[AlanD]

There's an awful lot of people out there that cant wait to have a dig at the mk6 GTi.

Disagree, people aren't trying to have a dig. I think a lot of people, especially MK5 owners, are a tad disappointed at the lack of improvement made in the MK6 when compared to the MK5. I mean just look at the difference between MK4 and MK5 !

[andykram]

I suppose since I'm one of those people who've just come to VW from another marque and have ordered a Mark 6 GTi that I'm ideally suited to answer this question. It pained me a little to have to pay more for the GTi but I bought it for a few reasons over the Sciocco which, incidentally, I also loved.
1. I liked the look of the GTi more (admittedly that's a subjective thing)
2. The Scirocco only has 4 seats
3. The boot on the Scirocco won't hold anything significant without ponsing around putting the seats down.
4. I'd always wanted a GTi ever since I drove the Mark 5 at launch (was just never in a position to buy one of those).
So overall it's really just the practicality of it and (for me) the looks. VW are, therefore, very clever because they've effectively forced me into spending an extra 2 or 3 grand as they know full well the Scirocco is a compromise in practical terms for many people - in my case I didn't really have a choice as to which of the two to buy.