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Interesting comparison but I don't see how getting one person (especially a fashion model) to make a comparison on 2 cars like they did could possibly be taken that seriously. As far as the ride being quieter, they're running different tyres as well, I would be interested to see how they go side by side with performance though. When it's all said and done it's only a matter of taste anyway, my personal preference is still the MK V and not just because I own oneOriginally posted by pauld View Post
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I thought the test was pretty clever, and no real suprises. Russ the current 125kw would walk the 103 common rail in a drag, but the new active suspension sounds pretty flash for the curves! I'm not aware of a higher rated production diesel engine as yet???2014 Skoda Yeti TDI Outdoor 4x4 | Audi Q3 CFGC repower | Darkside tune and Race Cams | Darkside dump pDPF | Wagner Comp IC | Snow Water Meth | Bilstein B6 H&R springs | Rays Homura 2x7 18 x 8" 255 Potenza Sports | Golf R subframe | Superpro sways and bushings | 034 engine mounts | MK6 GTI brakes |Comment
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Hey Greg, I thought it may have been a GTD as the guy refers to them both as GT TDI's, obviously like the fashion model he only knows what's written on the idiot card.Originally posted by cogdoc View Post
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Undoubtably the UK will get them before us, but from what I've read the 125 common rail hasn't hit actual production as yet. It is planned though!2014 Skoda Yeti TDI Outdoor 4x4 | Audi Q3 CFGC repower | Darkside tune and Race Cams | Darkside dump pDPF | Wagner Comp IC | Snow Water Meth | Bilstein B6 H&R springs | Rays Homura 2x7 18 x 8" 255 Potenza Sports | Golf R subframe | Superpro sways and bushings | 034 engine mounts | MK6 GTI brakes |Comment
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Is that the twin turbo model or is that just an idea VW are toying with on paper ?Originally posted by cogdoc View Post
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the gt in the uk is only a specification of trim, rather than motor designation in australia. so they're actually both 103kw diesels. except the mk6 runs common rail injection.87' MK2 GTI
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125kW GTD has been confirmed.Originally posted by Russ59 View PostIs that the twin turbo model or is that just an idea VW are toying with on paper ?
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Russ at this stage it's a single turbo 125kw as in the link above, but there is a possibility of a twin turbo beastie. Guess what the engineers hhave come up with, and what global profits allow remains to be seen.
Oh and the UK have had the 170hp GT diesel available for some years now, certainly longer than Aus.2014 Skoda Yeti TDI Outdoor 4x4 | Audi Q3 CFGC repower | Darkside tune and Race Cams | Darkside dump pDPF | Wagner Comp IC | Snow Water Meth | Bilstein B6 H&R springs | Rays Homura 2x7 18 x 8" 255 Potenza Sports | Golf R subframe | Superpro sways and bushings | 034 engine mounts | MK6 GTI brakes |Comment
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It'll be interesting to see how this new 125kw CR donk is received. Almost identical specs to the current engine but with significantly better economy... More car like sound..."One art please!" --->http://benno.redbubble.comComment
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I had the i30 CRDi before I got into my 2.0L TDI and personally I find the PD engine noise nicer than the CRDi. I suppose its personal preference, little bit rougher, but I like that soundOriginally posted by benno View Post
I just put it down to having more angry killer wasps (kW) under the bonnet
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What made you to change i30 for Golf?Originally posted by Cam View PostI had the i30 CRDi before I got into my 2.0L TDI and personally I find the PD engine noise nicer than the CRDi. I suppose its personal preference, little bit rougher, but I like that sound
I just put it down to having more angry killer wasps (kW) under the bonnet
How does the fuel economy compare?Performance Tunes from $850Wrecking RS OCTAVIA 2 LinkComment
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A number of things.Originally posted by Transporter View Post
The i30 was a nice car, but unfortunately I got a lemon.
It had a new clutch at 1300kms, shuddering in reverse, vibration through the dashboard, clunking in the steering, sloppy suspension in the rear and to top it off it started blowing blue smoke on idle. When I got rid of it, it only had 3900kms on it.
The economy in the i30 was ok. Unfortunately I never got enough km's up on it to gain the benefit from it. Around town I used to average 6 litres per 100km.
But in the Golf I average about 6.5L per 100kms around town and most of the time I'm not driving very economically. On a trip I can get 5.2L per 100km in the Golf.
In comparison, I think the Golf is better on fuel than the i30. For the size of the engine and the torque/power that its putting out its just about matching the i30 which is only a 1.6 producing about 255nm of torque.
What really made me change to the Golf was driving Dad's GT sport.
Apart from the handling and performance, I fell in love with the pure quality of it. The steering, trim, clutch, gearbox, doors...everything just feels better made than the i30.
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Post #15 on the thread below adds a little bit more info about the decision to get rid of the i30
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Geez you KNOW you're old when your sprogs are posting on "your" forum.
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