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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: maxp on 16 July 2009, 17:32

Title: Uk mk5 spec inferior to german/other part of europe spec?
Post by: maxp on 16 July 2009, 17:32
Have a mate who says the uk gti mk5 mechanically spec-wise is different to the german (and certain other parts of europe) model, and infact is closer to the GL or GT model or something like that. I.e. Basically that it's lower performance.

Is there any truth in this?
Title: Re: Uk mk5 spec inferior to german/other part of europe spec?
Post by: AlanD on 16 July 2009, 17:36
To my knowledge he is talking shiza.
Title: Re: Uk mk5 spec inferior to german/other part of europe spec?
Post by: bacillus on 16 July 2009, 17:38
No...
Title: Re: Uk mk5 spec inferior to german/other part of europe spec?
Post by: Spaced on 16 July 2009, 18:04
I have a feeling that some markets (possibly Ireland) don't have automatic Climate control, but I may be wrong.
Title: Re: Uk mk5 spec inferior to german/other part of europe spec?
Post by: AlanD on 16 July 2009, 19:32
Quote from: Spaced on 16 July 2009, 18:04
I have a feeling that some markets (possibly Ireland) don't have automatic Climate control, but I may be wrong.

You are correct with that statement about Ireland.

:edit: Well at least I thought you where until I found this on the Irish VW website - http://www.volkswagen.ie/configurator/index.cfm?fuseaction=vw.Standard&variantID=6543

I have 100% seen an Irish GTI without climate control.
Title: Re: Uk mk5 spec inferior to german/other part of europe spec?
Post by: Jimp on 16 July 2009, 19:58
I'm pretty sure that climate control was an optional extra instead of standard over here.
Title: Re: Uk mk5 spec inferior to german/other part of europe spec?
Post by: Hurdy on 16 July 2009, 20:09
The GTI engine, chassis etc are standard throughout the EU. Interior specifications can be different from country to country and some get uk cost extra's as standard, but as I've said mechanically they are all the same. :nerd:
Title: Re: Uk mk5 spec inferior to german/other part of europe spec?
Post by: maxp on 16 July 2009, 20:33
Weird. I couldnt agree/disagree with him either way as i flat out didnt know. Whats the deal with USA? Does anyone know which Mk's were weaker there than in the EU?
Title: Re: Uk mk5 spec inferior to german/other part of europe spec?
Post by: Hurdy on 16 July 2009, 21:32
Quote from: maxp on 16 July 2009, 20:33
Weird. I couldnt agree/disagree with him either way as i flat out didnt know. Whats the deal with USA? Does anyone know which Mk's were weaker there than in the EU?

In the US I believe they have a limited top speed on some VW models. They do tend to have a high spec as standard though. eg GTI has standard Xenons.
Title: Re: Uk mk5 spec inferior to german/other part of europe spec?
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 16 July 2009, 23:22
YES

I have Holland basic spec and it's much better than UK basic spec.

I Gordon Brown to blaim.
Title: Re: Uk mk5 spec inferior to german/other part of europe spec?
Post by: R32UK on 17 July 2009, 07:49
DSG was standard in the US also..... not too many people happy about that :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Uk mk5 spec inferior to german/other part of europe spec?
Post by: Hurdy on 17 July 2009, 15:12
Quote from: R32UK on 17 July 2009, 07:49
DSG was standard in the US also..... not too many people happy about that :lipsrsealed:

That's just on the R32 though isn't it?
Title: Re: Uk mk5 spec inferior to german/other part of europe spec?
Post by: R32UK on 17 July 2009, 18:49
Quote from: Hurdy on 17 July 2009, 15:12
Quote from: R32UK on 17 July 2009, 07:49
DSG was standard in the US also..... not too many people happy about that :lipsrsealed:

That's just on the R32 though isn't it?

Defo on the R32. Not too sure about the Gti :undecided:
Title: Re: Uk mk5 spec inferior to german/other part of europe spec?
Post by: illyun on 19 July 2009, 01:43
The US ones had cheaper seats - just take a look at the photos  :sick: - and cheaper suspension - just take a look at the ride height.  I am sure I read a lot of other differences a couple of years back.  But at the end of the day, that is because US customers are only paying around £12k (that was 2 years ago) so they get what they pay for  :rolleyes: 
Title: Re: Uk mk5 spec inferior to german/other part of europe spec?
Post by: R32UK on 19 July 2009, 14:50
Quote from: illyun on 19 July 2009, 01:43
The US ones had cheaper seats - just take a look at the photos  :sick: - and cheaper suspension - just take a look at the ride height.  I am sure I read a lot of other differences a couple of years back.  But at the end of the day, that is because US customers are only paying around £12k (that was 2 years ago) so they get what they pay for  :rolleyes: 

lol at the cheaper suspension!!  next time I wouldnt give them any suspension at all... not like they will notice :grin: