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Link please? As far as I could find they've only done that on the R so far.
Poll: Polo GTI 185ps 2011 or scirocco 1.4 TSI 160ps opinions?
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Link please? As far as I could find they've only done that on the R so far.
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It's pictured in the brochure which you can download here
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Thanks, re-edited original post.
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Update
Reviving this thread as I went for a test drive in a 1.4 Scirocco 160PS (Manual 6 speed box) last saturday whilst the Polo was in for a cheeky "fix".
After a quick 20 minute blast around the roundabouts and dual carriages ways of Crewe, I was most certainly impressed.
The car does not feel like a 1.4, the power is always available and the handling of the Scirocco really was in another league to the Polo. Not unsurprising but a lot better than I was expecting.
The driving position just feels "right" and definitely more of a sports coupé than a hatchback. the car i drove was an ex demo 1.4 TSI model with the pre 2010 interior, one thing I did notice was that the cabin did feel a little small (being 6"3") however I took a seat in the newer 2010 model and everything felt a lot better laid out. Maybe its because the 2010 interior is similar to what I am used to (Polo). Either way was definitely impressed.
The engine itself was mild mannered and generally quiet even at high speeds but once dropped down a gear (especially 2nd) and revved hard it really did sound awesome. Now I have seen videos of milltek exhaust on 1.4s and they sound sweet however I haven't even got the car yet LOL.
After a lengthy chat to the VW guy I asked him about the Polo GTI which he said they wouldn't have a demo car for another 3 months at least and are expecting customer car deliveries around September! He said the main concern with the Polo was understeer and even in GTI form it had nothing on the Scirocco handling wise, this is coming direct from VW.
So I'm pretty much sold on a 1.4 Scirocco so unless Toyota release the FT86 for 20K before the end of the year (never gonna happen!) the Scirocco will most likely be my next car! So months of saving ahead!
Reviving this thread as I went for a test drive in a 1.4 Scirocco 160PS (Manual 6 speed box) last saturday whilst the Polo was in for a cheeky "fix".
After a quick 20 minute blast around the roundabouts and dual carriages ways of Crewe, I was most certainly impressed.
The car does not feel like a 1.4, the power is always available and the handling of the Scirocco really was in another league to the Polo. Not unsurprising but a lot better than I was expecting.
The driving position just feels "right" and definitely more of a sports coupé than a hatchback. the car i drove was an ex demo 1.4 TSI model with the pre 2010 interior, one thing I did notice was that the cabin did feel a little small (being 6"3") however I took a seat in the newer 2010 model and everything felt a lot better laid out. Maybe its because the 2010 interior is similar to what I am used to (Polo). Either way was definitely impressed.
The engine itself was mild mannered and generally quiet even at high speeds but once dropped down a gear (especially 2nd) and revved hard it really did sound awesome. Now I have seen videos of milltek exhaust on 1.4s and they sound sweet however I haven't even got the car yet LOL.
After a lengthy chat to the VW guy I asked him about the Polo GTI which he said they wouldn't have a demo car for another 3 months at least and are expecting customer car deliveries around September! He said the main concern with the Polo was understeer and even in GTI form it had nothing on the Scirocco handling wise, this is coming direct from VW.
So I'm pretty much sold on a 1.4 Scirocco so unless Toyota release the FT86 for 20K before the end of the year (never gonna happen!) the Scirocco will most likely be my next car! So months of saving ahead!
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[TW]Fox;18638145 said:Good decision, the Scirocco is blatantly the better car
Aye, still will be hankering after a test drive in a Polo GTI. But when all said and done the Polo GTI is still a Polo and the Scirocco well, it's a Scirocco!
One is a carbon copy of my car with bigger wheels and more power and the other is a totally different beast, so even in the interest of longetivity, the Polo GTI would probably get boring quickly.
I'm surprised the Polo was ever a consideration when pegged up against a Scirocco, especially seeing as you already have a Polo!
I still smile every time I open my Dad's garage - yes that's a fairly run of the mill VW that doesn't even belong to me, bringing a smile to my face. They are bloody impressive on track too (albeit on a set of eibachs and 4 pots
), if that ever tickles your fancy.
I still smile every time I open my Dad's garage - yes that's a fairly run of the mill VW that doesn't even belong to me, bringing a smile to my face. They are bloody impressive on track too (albeit on a set of eibachs and 4 pots
), if that ever tickles your fancy.Scirocco all the way.
TSI is a great engine. Mum's got the 120 bhp version in a Golf Mk6.
No point considering the Polo, if you like the car the Fabia vRS has the same platform and drivetrain and can be had with a 20% discount at the moment. 5k premium for a different badge is ridiculous.
TSI is a great engine. Mum's got the 120 bhp version in a Golf Mk6.
No point considering the Polo, if you like the car the Fabia vRS has the same platform and drivetrain and can be had with a 20% discount at the moment. 5k premium for a different badge is ridiculous.
