Ride quality of GTI VI v GTI V v TSI 118??

[John Deere]

Ride quality in the MKV GTI vs MK6 GTI is the same. They are very similar cars with the same suspension / wheel / tyre configuration.

I thought the MkV GTI had an independent rear end and the Mk VI GTI did not...that's a fair difference and should probably be noticeable on corrugated roads if spring rates are similar.

[Corey_R]

I thought the MkV GTI had an independent rear end and the Mk VI GTI did not...that's a fair difference and should probably be noticeable on corrugated roads if spring rates are similar.

Volkswagen GTI MKV Brochure:

Rear Axle Independent, four-link with coil springs. Anti-roll bar. Sports Suspension.

Volkswagen GTI MK6 Brochure:

Rear axle Independent, four-link with coil springs. Anti-roll bar. Sports Suspension lowered approximately 15mm.

It looks the same according to the brochures.
In practise, based on peoples feedback here, the MK6 feels more taut due to a stronger body with more laser welds - but the suspension is the same.

[vwsp]

I Can't talk for the GTi but I regret not getting the ACC in the 118tsi with sports pack because the ride is completely ****!

Stoney!

That's really interesting because my 118tsi with sportpack has a firm but comfortable suspension tune. Infact when I originally test drove standard, sportspack and sportspack with dcc/acc I couldn't tell much difference between the three for ride comfort/absorbency.

I am very happy with my choice. But like someone said u really need to test drive for yourself because we all think differently.

Could any differences come down also to the brand of tyre? Mine came with bridgestones.

Also, check the pressures. A few extra psi can harden the ride up heaps.

[Olaf the Golaf]

That's really interesting because my 118tsi with sportpack has a firm but comfortable suspension tune. Infact when I originally test drove standard, sportspack and sportspack with dcc/acc I couldn't tell much difference between the three for ride comfort/absorbency.

I am very happy with my choice. But like someone said u really need to test drive for yourself because we all think differently.

Could any differences come down also to the brand of tyre? Mine came with bridgestones.

Also, check the pressures. A few extra psi can harden the ride up heaps.

I agree with you, I have the 118TSi with sport pack and i think it's great. I do a lot of both town and country driving and couldn't be happier.
Mine came with Potenza's and i generally use 40psi in them and still find it really comfy.
I also drove the ACC/DCC and couldn't find enough of a difference in the ride to justify the money tbh. But each to their own!

[ctan]

I tested a TSI 118 with sports pack and ACC. Drove it up and down a busy and bumpy stretch on Botany Rd. I must say that initially I did not pick up the difference. But after driving it up and down the same road about 9 times (3 times on each mode) the difference became clear to me. There is definitely a difference in suspension between the comfort and sports mode, although I did no sense that much of a difference between normal and comfort. But the more obvious difference is in the steering. In sports mode the steering has a stiffer feel. My take is that on day to day driving in urban areas I would be cruising using Comfort mode but on a fast lane along a highway sports mode is the way to go. There is a definitely a difference although subtle. I opted for it because of the discounted price with the Sports pack and just to have the sheer pleasure of being able to choose different rides.
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