golf gti vs golf gti pp

[2014GTi]

Ok lets put it in simple terms, the advantages of buying the Performance Pack

Upgraded brake system
- better stopping performance, less fading and better cooling

VAQ e-diff
- eliminates understeering, helps traction, higher cornering speeds and reduces brake disc/pad wear

Upgraded ECU mapping
- extra 10ps, higher top speed and 0-62mph time. Also a difference in torque & ps banding compared to standard GTi

Its down to the individual and what they want to spec on the car, come re-sale time I do think that the Performance Pack GTi's which be more sought after.




 

[GTI7me]

I would just like to point out that it's not all about stats and how fast you theoretically could drive when comparing the two.

It's about the feedback you get as a driver and whether the driver can justify the extra cost.

My personal opinion is that PP is worth it. I can't wait for my replacement to arrive with the PP, it will be good to compare my current non PP with PP.

J

[2014GTi]

I agree... 

[gazmondo35]

People talk about how expensive pp is, but in reality it's a bargain when you consider 19 inch rims are about the same price,why wouldn't you spec it.

[2014GTi]

People talk about how expensive pp is, but in reality it's a bargain when you consider 19 inch rims are about the same price,why wouldn't you spec it.

I was greedy and specced the 19 inch rims too 

[gazmondo35]

I think the best comparison is between megane rs &gti pp,the golf is only about 1 sec slower , which considering the Megane is pretty much a track car shows how good the golf is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5hZwUuFX5A&feature=youtube_gdata_player




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[CraigW]

Let's not forget the desirability of the PP car when it comes to resale...

Two simple reasons why I specced the PP

1) I firmly believe that a GTI with PP is going to be more sought after in the second hand market and therefore be worth more. It's one of the few options to me that adds value due to it's appeal to potential buyers

2) It will inevitably happen one day that you will be sat at a set of traffic lights and another GTI will pull up alongside with the PP. Knowing that  their car is slightly better than yours would annoy me immensely, but that's just me. 

I'm very unlikely to ever track my car or mod it to any massive extent. I'm not very likely to absolutely rag it either but I still wanted the PP and it was absolutely the first thing on my wish list and the last thing I would get rid of

[2014GTi]

I bought the Performance Pack for the GTI logo's on the brake system lol

[Poached]

I think the best comparison is between megane rs &gti pp,the golf is only about 1 sec slower , which considering the Megane is pretty much a track car shows how good the golf is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5hZwUuFX5A&feature=youtube_gdata_player




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It would be PP for me, that lap time is very respectable given the 35 ps advantage the Megane has.

[2014GTi]

I think the best comparison is between megane rs &gti pp,the golf is only about 1 sec slower , which considering the Megane is pretty much a track car shows how good the golf is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5hZwUuFX5A&feature=youtube_gdata_player




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It would be PP for me, that lap time is very respectable given the 35 ps advantage the Megane has.

The GTi is a good all round hatchback, yes it's not as powerful as it's rivals and there is also the more powerful Golf R available.... but it's the best middle ground car when you factor in performance, economy, desirability, running costs, looks and Volkswagen build etc
I have no regrets buying a GTi, it's lovely and ticks all my boxes
The Performance Pack is a nice addition but if VW didn't build a PP model, I would have still picked it over any of the rivals including the Golf R.