« Reply #1 on: 31 January 2010, 14:19 »
The Clio and 207 are a class smaller in size and should really be compared with a Polo or Ibiza Cupra.
The Golf isn't anywhere near as lively as the smaller cars but has much nicer quality of plastics inside and feels very solid and well made.
Do you want lighter weight and sharper steering or the feeling of something more grown up with the build quality of a premium brand? That's the basic difference.

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