8v gti's mpg

[tweed]

I guess this is the point i was trying to make, not that the 8v is faster than the 16v ,of course it isn't just than in everyday driving with someone who knows the car behind the wheel there won't be much in it but it starts this 16v v 8v debate again which is pointless really.
So far as i can see if you want a good daily driver that won't break the bank either an 8v or 16v will do the job but the 16v's are a bit rarer and command higher prices so to settle for a tidy well looked after 8v is a good compromise and if you want the fastest and can afford it you'll have a VR6.

Fair point.

I have both but can't afford it 

[dom]

What you guys need is 20 valves and a turbo

[Gavv8]

The only golf i'd swap mine for is a mk1 campaign.

[mellow yellow]

i've just managed 400 miles out of a full tank for the first time !!!! was not driving like a biddy either.

[Wayne]

On paper and on a dyno or even a track i'm sure the 16v will be quicker, but on a normal road with a normal driver i don't think there is much in it thats all.

Wrong  a 16v is a lot quicker.

8v is 9.8 secs 0-60, 16 will do it in 8.1

[ebo007]

On paper and on a dyno or even a track i'm sure the 16v will be quicker, but on a normal road with a normal driver i don't think there is much in it thats all.

Wrong  a 16v is a lot quicker.

8v is 9.8 secs 0-60, 16 will do it in 8.1

What he said. I have 8v bro has 16v Driven both considerably, it really is night & day.

[Gavv8]

Can't be bothered to argue anymore

[thai-wronghorse]

Tbf they're both slow, its just that the valver isn't quite as slow as the 8v...marginally.

[tweed]

What you guys need is 20 valves and a turbo

oh no it isn't, you want 6 cylinders 12 valves and a turbo 

[Wayne]

Tbf they're both slow, its just that the valver isn't quite as slow as the 8v...marginally.

True you only have to look @ the 1.8t too see how far things have moved on.