Which Golf looks best - A 3 door or 5 door?

[The Doc]

I agree looks = 3 door practical = 5 door but they both look sweet 

[xs2man]

I must agree they both look good.

But I couldn't EVER imagine going for a 5 Dr R32.  I mean, a GTI, maybe, but the R32?  It would feel like a waste, in my opinion.  I mean, if its a practical car your going for, then don't buy the R32.

[AlexRWD]

But I couldn't EVER imagine going for a 5 Dr R32.  I mean, a GTI, maybe, but the R32?  It would feel like a waste, in my opinion.  I mean, if its a practical car your going for, then don't buy the R32.

Are you joking?   

Do you know what the whole concept of a hatchback was designed to be?  A small, PRACTICAL car - hence the hatchback and folding seats so you can carry lots of stuff.

If you aren't bothered about practical, then you buy a coupe or roadster.

GTI's and R32's are successful because they give a "sporty"-ish car to the driver who still needs a practical, boxy, upright car.

The current Golf is practically the same size and shape as many of the mini-MPV's on the market!

[The Doc]

here we go 

[ReDBull]

You wouldn't buy a 5 door for the look's but easyer to live with. Got no kids so 3 door for me.

[Rog]

As you'll see from my profile I've got a 5dr R32 in Deep Blue & I think it looks in better proportions than the 3 door - obviously I'm in the minority in preferring the look of the 5 door!  I'm off abroad now (work again) but when I'm back I must post a pickie of my motor, then you can make up your own mind!

[Rog]

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[ntg06]

if u want something practical, why not get a proper family car like a golf plus? i just dont see the golf as a family car.

u buy a golf cos u want that fun small car look and thats what u get from the 3 door. but the practicality is there when u require it. u get loads of space, folding rear seats, big boot and comfort. and its easy to get into the back as the seats slide all the way forward and are easy to use.

[ntg06]

i have to admit though, on the GTI and R32, the 5 door versions look nice. even on the GT and Sport they are fine.

but with the S and SE, 5 doors really doesnt look right. especially if u get it in silver or grey where the plastic around the sides and door handles become noticeable. it just looks like a golf plus and u know how much i hate that car.

[Cass]

3 door IMHO.

 

Cass