TSI or GTI? That is the question . . .

[moguzhan]

The TSI will have a broader market for families. Husband Wife 1 -2 children. Otherwise they go for the Passat.

The GTI is seen as a more single's car or female car. I've seen wayyyy too many ladies drive the GTI. Hatchback - girls car, single male.

[Mixer]

The GTI is seen as a more single's car or female car. I've seen wayyyy too many ladies drive the GTI. Hatchback - girls car, single male.

I dunno man if I had to pick the female car out of the current range its the EOS, and I haven't seen many ugly ones either

[Steve]

Id think for the average commuter the ride comfort in the GTI may be a little bit lacking? Certainly its quite choppy over crappy inner city roads. My parents commented on it when i picked them up from the airport last time. They hated the high seat bolsters too. Cos it made it harder for them to get in and out of the car. Its great if you enjoy a spirited drive though which is why I went for the GTI.

How old/mobile are your parents? My (at the time) 58 year old mother preferred the ride of the GTI over the FSI and TDI - the other GT models weren't available at the time. She still loves it, and loves the seats. Dad isn't a huge fan of the ride but also loves the huge bolstering, and he's nearly 70!