not technically saying it should have less power, but what was the point of the tsi seeming as from what i can tell its the least desired model or uncommon anyways, the fact they went along and turbo'd the car over other 1ltr cars in its class or other models under VAG was impressive enough, in real world 8.8 & 9.9 seconds to 60 will hardly be noticeable, plus i think the gti is heavier? i watched a carwow video and it just about beat the slow mk2 gti golf.
loads of males drive these cars and not just the gti, i would have a vw UP or the citygo as a project car, its not that girly compared to others.
the UP gti isnt an hot hatch either lol.
anyways i just feel they couldve done more with the tsi model without making a 2nd version.