coming back to the GTi - Diesel or petrol?

[OutlawStar]

Its been just over a year since i wrote my golf off now, and I think i'm ready to rejoin the Gti club! i know exactly what i want 2001, AUM, ko3s, recaro seats etc

My only problem is that i've never experianced a Diesel tdi or gt tdi....are they faster, slower, louder?? can anyone give me an honest answer and should I be considering them as well as thier petrol counterparts?

cheers!

[richw911]

Yes go for a spin in rhysos  

*Waits for Rhyso*

[Rhyso]

 

[richw911]

Had feeling that would be arriving ^^^ 

[Rhyso]

Had feeling that would be arriving ^^^ 

got bored of being a pic whore so as Ivor stated i've become a graph whore  

take the torque figure with a pinch of salt - rolling road lottery and all that  

[Ivor Mk4 Turbo]

You don't want of those..........................  You want one of these!:-

[OutlawStar]

haha i've seen that chart in a load of other threads  

so the derv has more torque? i'm going to have to give both a go i think to remind myself! i've been in an audi a4 1.8t for a year so my concept of speed is totally warped! I was thinking S3 but i've got a major soft spot for GTI's and have some unfinished business with them! plus this is the best forum on the net!

[Rhyso]

yep diesel has more torque but less BHP plus its got a narrower power band

its all down to how you drive to be honest - if you do mainly motorway miles than the diesel might suit you better as you'll always be in the power band for overtaking etc

best bet is to drive both and make your own mind up - each has their pros and cons 

[richw911]

haha i've seen that chart in a load of other threads  

so the derv has more torque? i'm going to have to give both a go i think to remind myself! i've been in an audi a4 1.8t for a year so my concept of speed is totally warped! I was thinking S3 but i've got a major soft spot for GTI's and have some unfinished business with them! plus this is the best forum on the net!

Need to try both mapped TBH  

If you dont do many miles and can afford the petrol then why not get the AUM  

[Ivor Mk4 Turbo]

haha i've seen that chart in a load of other threads  

so the derv has more torque? i'm going to have to give both a go i think to remind myself! i've been in an audi a4 1.8t for a year so my concept of speed is totally warped! I was thinking S3 but i've got a major soft spot for GTI's and have some unfinished business with them! plus this is the best forum on the net!

Yes, the DERV has a lot more torque, but it's over before it begins, LOL!

All that constant gear changing would do my nut in!

You know the S3 makes sense!   (You'd still be welcome on here!   ).