GTI Vs TDI

[Frankenstrat]

but ask me which one I want to be driving if I'm overtaking a B-double and suddenly need a lot more acceleration in a hurry ? I'd much rather go back a couple of gears in my TFSI and get power to accelerate rather than rely on TDI torque to get me out of trouble.

In my experience, the TDI WILL accelerate very quickly when it's needed. But you have to get the engine revs up, so yes dropping down to fourth will accomplish the rapid acceleration anytime you need it.

[Lima]

Here's what I thought when I drove the Mk5 GT TDI a while back. I imagine the progression to the Mk6 model wouldn't have changed too greatly...

http://www.ausmotive.com/2008/05/03/volkswagen-golf-gt-tdi-v-gti.html

[sabloke]

If I was looking for an all rounder hatch and I had to chose between GT and GTI, I would go for the Diesel. Why? Well, to be different I suppose, and for the torque. If you've never driven a modern oiler, do it before drawing any conclusions. Of course the TDI won't be as good to drive on a twisty road as the petrol, but then let's be honest, a GTI is not exactly the ultimate driving machine either. What I'm saying is you won't go wrong buying any of the two, they're both great cars.

On, by the way, I bet the GT would leave the GTI for dead in an 80-120 km/h test. Exactly the one that gives you an indication on how easy is to overtake that road train. Could someone find the official times to confirm or otherwise?

[sabloke]

Found the 80-120 km/h figures for the manual versions only. GTI 9.5 seconds and 10 seconds for the GT. As it turned out, I was wrong... However, now that we know there's only half a second between the two, imagine the cars racing each other uphill with two adults and two chlindren on board. My money's on the Diesel for this one