Evo review - Mk6 GTI vs Scirocco

[keelaw]

To preserve the rules on the review thread, I thought I would post some observations from the Evo review here.

Firstly the Scirocco doesn't look good in white next to the Golf.  Kind surprised by this as I kinda like the Scirocco, but white does it no favours and it looks dumpy.

Also very surprised with the interior comparison.  Just goes to show how the MkVI has moved on from the MKV based Scirocco.

Driving wise, it does seem that the Golf is very refined, perhaps overly so.  For me, this is fine, esp as I don't rag my cars about very often, save for the odd track day where I can push the car to its limit.

A fair review IMO, and reinforces the fact that the Golf will suit me.  If I wanted and out and out sporty car, the Focus RS and Renaultsports would be the ones to go for... the Golf will do just fine for me thanks

[FroGTI]

Yes, an interesting test there. Basically they're saying the Scirocco is slightly more sporty, whereas the Golf is more 'mature'. That's good, because that's what I'm looking for in my next car. I agree the Scirocco does look a bit podgy, especially from the rear, while the interior design desperately needs upgrading to the new look & feel.

[gossa]

I had a 2.0TSI DSG Scirocco before my GTI and it feels quicker but it's not.  The feeling of speed comes from the Sciroccos difficulty in getting the power down, it understeers and torque steers quite badly aking it feel 'frantic'.  The GTI has narrower tyres, taller body etc but delivers the power to the wheels better and is therefore a much better car in my view.

The Scirroco does look cool and more people will stare at it but as a drivers car I have no regrets in changing. Ironically I switched as we have another kid on the way, wasn't expecting to get a better driving car just more practicality.

[neilgcal]

http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/cargrouptests/236743/vw_golf_gti_and_scirocco_tsi.html

Just thought i would post the link so eveyone can find it.

White GTI kicks ass!!! For me anyway but i am bias as i have ordered one!!!

[AlanD]

'Roco FTW.

Circumstances depending I really do think this will be my next car.

[Dan34]

'Roco FTW.

Circumstances depending I really do this it will be my next car.

  im not quite sure what youve said there 

Dan

[AlanD]

Thats because I'm a retard. Edited for the English language

[Dan34]

Thats because I'm a retard. Edited for the English language

Ahhhhh! turns out im one of them too! 

Dan

[Spartacus]

Good review.

Also confirmed my decision for me.

I am getting older and my GTi journey will continue.

The GTi has changed as have I.

If I was single, in my twenties, on the pull every Friday I would take the Scirocco.

Now I do the ironing while watching Top gear.

Still have a fire in my belly, just slightly quenched.

[FroGTI]

Now I do the ironing while watching Top gear.

Lol, I hear you Welcome to GTI country.