Close Save. So it's time for me to buy a new car, and I've gotten really stuck between these two. One's a gti edition with xxx km, and the other is a 04 tdi with xxx km.
The gti comes with free winters and obviously is way more sporty, but the tdi just gets about mpg better. I've test drove both and they're both tons of fun, and both have been checked and are mechanically sound.
I was wondering if you guys have any knowledge about which car will be more reliable in the long run, or which you would recommend. I don't have a ton of cash since ill be going to Uni next year so the extra fuel efficiency would be nice, but I've always wanted a car like the gti. Also, do you thinks the prices are reasonable? Hide Poll Results. Jan 12 PM 74 My brother has had 2 GTIs and 2 Golfs. Never owning a TDI i cant say anything for them but as far as the GTI goes its a great car, pretty fast stock for what it is , and there is plenty of room for turbo supporting mods.
Jan 12 PM 1 0. TDi will be more reliable in the long run, no question about that. I believe that Golf is from before they introduced the DSG transmission, so if I were you id look into any known reliability issues with that trans.
You will love the fuel efficiency of the tdi, so long as you dont mind it being less sporty than the Gti. I dont have any input on the Gti as ive never owned one. Jan 12 PM 1 1. Buy the gti, an automatic TDI is not the best thing, had one, You just have 4 gear and the mpg is not as good as the manual, plus a manual you can put a chip.
The only upside to the Auto is the 11mm fuel pump! Jan 12 PM 3 0. Pretty much it shows the diesel is not worth the premium. Jan 12 PM 0 0. It is a very boring car but so is the GTI. Jan 12 PM 0 1.
Jan 12 PM 4 1. Unless you want the mpgs get the Golf R. Jan 12 PM 6 0. Actually, dont get any of those cars. Don't settle with the people's car, get perfection, get the:. Jan 12 PM 21 1.
Those are both over a decade old now and with your budget, you could easily find a Volvo S60, V50 or an Audi A3, A4 2. Not to shatter your dreams but you'll probably have this car for at least the next years. Jan 12 PM 1 2. I would probably get the TDI without too much thinking if it was cheaper.
The GTI comes with free tires on rims and its 2k cheaper from the start. Hard to decide if the savings in fuel on the TDI is gunna make up for that 3kish im paying more for it from the start. As for the Audi post, I've heard their more money to maintain? I want to keep maintenance costs on the cheaper side if possible Im still really torn on this decision. They're fun as hell to drive apart from understeering into ditches, go up and down from bigwhite or any other okanagan mountains assuming you're from where I think you are I would test drive them both, and make a decision from there.
I want to keep maintenance costs on the cheaper side if possible Im still really torn on this decision True. I have an 07 audi a4 2. My realistic dream car in the next years is an S4 with a couple minor minimalistic mods to put on it. I will NOT let these bills get in the way of that. But with that being said. I understand your dilemma with the mpg and the savings on the GTI. I was in the same position with certain things but not on a car level. How much driving do you plan on doing?
Commuting to uni every day from home? If I were you, now that I'm So if you can be frugal, carpool to certain things, etc.. Are you a good driver? Like to go fast? Manuals are super fun especially on a quick car. Take into consideration. Wow, used cars are expensive up north. I take it that importing a US model isn't feasible?
This is double what I'd expect to pay here for those models. That being said, I'd go with the TDI. Where you really might save money is in resale. It's two years newer and a diesel. You'll probably get back part of the purchase price difference when you sell it on someday. Maintenance I'm not sure about. I'd guess a high mileage diesel would be more reliable, but Volkswagen's can be fickle creatures and you really need to research the reliability of each individual car for that model year.
The pros and cons of diesel vs. Diesel fans can skip to our second-place-finishing Golf TDI. However, you can get a two-door Golf 1. In addition to the savings at purchase time, the gas Golf comes out on top when we look at long-term fuel costs over the diesel. Volkswagen has worked hard to make the gas Golf a very frugal car.
With a five-speed manual gearbox, the four-door Golf 1. But that means it will take about 11 years to make up for the premium price over the gas Golf TSI. Diesel Golfs make due with a torsion rear suspension, while gas Golfs get a coil spring setup. The springs offer more vertical adjustability, which aids in both handling and ride comport. In the end, with its available two-door model, lower long-term costs, and more refined driving manners, the gas engine Volkswagen Golf 1.
Thankfully, though, the frugal compact rewards its owners in just as many ways as its gas model counterpart. With estimates of 7. Even the Golf TDI equipped with a six-speed automatic scores excellent 7. And no one should suffer range anxiety in the diesel Golf.
Beyond stopping less for fill-ups, one reason to get the diesel Golf over the gas Golf is the way the 2. And with one more gear in its manual gearbox, pop it into sixth, and the Goff TDI is luxury sedan-quiet at highway speeds. Granted, the gas Golf 1. However, without a doubt, if you are in the market for a new small hatchback, and want to use less fuel when driving, then go get a diesel Golf 2.
Sign up to receive Driving. So, 3-door or 5-door? Tradition says go with the 3-door, but it also tells us that GTIs have always been about affordable fun, for the enthusiast who might still be paying off some student loans. On the other hand, the 5-door is kind to any folks you might need to schlep around, and it doesn't seem to detract from the sporting experience.
And as for DSG, it really is the best of both worlds, a mistake-free automatic that can shift quicker than humanly possible, but lacks the driver engagement of the standard light-action 6-speed manual. And don't forget the plaid seats! Looking for a little more efficiency than in the GTI, and are willing to give up only a little bit of fun in exchange?
Then check out the Golf TDI. The Golf TDI has softer suspension damping giving it a supple ride. And further, unlike the new larger diesels in the U. Nevertheless, the new Golf TDI, with its independent rear suspension, efficient TDI powerplant, excellent practicality, abundant safety features it has six standard airbags and lively road manners, certainly makes an intriguing argument against a hybrid.
But is good enough to overtake the GTI? For pure sporting intentions, the GTI hot-hatch is the clear winner here, far more fun to toss around. Although with its torque advantage the TDI has a great initial pick-up off the line, the turbo 2.
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