« Reply #7 on: 29 July 2011, 20:23 »
Percy, look at it like this:
ED30: Big turbo, lots of tuning potential but a bit slow to spool up. Rubbish fuel economy if you drive it like it should be driven. Looks a bit special in the right colours.
MK6 GTI: Not as rapid as an ED30 balls out, but has a very quick spooling turbo, pretty impressive fuel economy potential, nice interior, looks 'up to date' with current family VW nose
MK6 GTD: Not as rapid as either of the above balls out. Very torquey engine but higher geared than a GTI so swings and roundabouts. Much more refined than an older PD TDI and doesn't sound that different to a mk5 GTI on tickover. Well insulated cabin makes Diesel noise unobtrusive. Excellent fuel economy potential.
Drive each, make up mind, live with consequences.
And that's as sensible as I can manage.........
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