Question please...

[Hammy]

Not being too overly ofay (sp?) between the two styles (16V and 8V) the main differences I can see is lower torque on the 8V as opposed to more umph on the 16V at higher revs.

Being a commuter to work (50+ miles each way) I decided to go for the 8V as it would give me the fuel consumption as well as giggle factor when needed.

I would love to drive the 16V to see what the difference is in reality but would like to find out what peoples personal preferences are.   I have heard that the fuel consumptions are about the same.. Any comments ?

Thanks

Paul

[golfvr6]

16v is better , more torque and BHP.

[Dizzie]

it's down to personal preferance. There are some that will argue 16v all day and there are others there will argue 8v all day.

*cough* 20v Turbo *cough*

[boogeysheftel]

fuel consumption: 8v 38mpg, 16v 27mpg

[Gambit]

16v will also handle better, 10mm lower & stiffer springs

16v gearbox aint good for motorway miles, needs a longer 5th gear

[panzer]

Nice choice of car.

I've got a 1990 gti 8v and also commute 50+ miles each way to work and back. I get around 420miles to a tank (98ron unleaded). I find that the low down torque makes my journey more relaxed when in traffic and on the odd occasion lots of fun when darting down back roads.

However, i would also love to try a 16v. They are undoubtedly a better car compared to the 8v as they are more powerful and have up-rated suspension and brakes. Fuel consumption and insurance are always made an issue of but ultimately these cars are not supposed to be economical a-b cars. And in comparison with other cars of its day with similar performance it had pretty good fuel consumption.

That's my rant over with! Sorry to go on. I would just like to add that i am extremely happy with my GTI and can't think of a better car for the money.

[workhorse '90 8v]

On all older cars you have to get a bit DIY..  I've heard that a 16v needs even more TLC..  True or False?  

[m4nesh]

I've got a 1990 gti 8v and also commute 50+ miles each way to work and back. I get around 420miles to a tank (98ron unleaded).


What the hell is wrong with my car then!!! I only get between 350 and 380 miles outta a full tank!! I got a 1991 8v and commute 40 miles a day and i use Optimax.
Do you reackon its coz i got a piper cross induction kit? My cars on very low miles aswell?

Anyone got any suggestions on why my mpg is low....

cheers

[panzer]

I wouldn't worry about it m4nesh.

I travel most of it on the motorway and don't get too many chances to let rip.  :'(

380 sounds pretty good if you are putting your foot down occasionally.

[workhorse '90 8v]

what mpg are you actually getting?  I'm getting about 30mpg or even less on a 90 8v,  25 miles each way, up n down hills, A, B and non-classified back tracks (maybe thats the key to my naff MPG)  . Used to get 35+mpg out of my 480 on the same run, so i'm a bit gutted with the golf :'(