Golf GTI or Audi TT

liamw

I'm not sure which one to go for. Does anyone have any advice or opinions? Looking to spend 15-20k.

Thanks in advance for your help deciding

Vanbis

liamw wrote: »

I'm not sure which one to go for. Does anyone have any advice or opinions? Looking to spend 15-20k.

Thanks in advance for your help deciding

I have a Golf GTi so i would pick it over the Audi TT everytime. I took it for a test drive and it was amazing to drive, the power and comfort. I still get a buz out of even today.

I think you really need to bring both out for a test drive. I've not driven a Audi TT but if you are quite tall or big then comfort wise it might not be right.

Tipsy Mac

Golf GTI all day everyday.

liamw

Thanks for quick replies.. I will take it for a test drive tomorrow. I kind of prefer the look of the TT though. Is it just that the GTI drives better?

Vanbis

liamw wrote: »

Thanks for quick replies.. I will take it for a test drive tomorrow. I kind of prefer the look of the TT though. Is it just that the GTI drives better?

Like i said i've not driven a Audi TT but i personally think the Golf GTI not only looks better but would be sure it drives better as well.

TestTransmission

Well,if you wanna stick with that engine..why dont you look at a Octavia VRS

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Skoda/Octavia/200BHP-R/200938195260813/advert?channel=CARS

PirateShampoo

On looks i would go for the Golf over the old shape TT (hair dressers car), but if its a new shape TT then i would pick that every time.

B00MSTICK

Whats the criteria for choosing? i.e have you limited your choice to these 2 cars for any reason?

SoupyNorman

GTI, TT is and always has been a ladies car...even the new shape.

Big Nasty

The Gti, no matter how good it is, and even if it's a better car than the TT, will always be just an upgraded Golf to me. Also the Mk I & II Golfs, the GTi was a whole lot different looking car to the regular - not so now.

I also can't see the interest in a Focus RS. Again, no matter how good it is I will always see it as a Focus. And Focii are like ar**holes - everyone has one!

So it's gotta be the TT for me, it's bread to be a sports car, it looks like a sports car and it handles like a sports car. Make sure you go for the quattro though coz any half decent VAG I have driven has difficulty putting down the power smoothly in FWD.

johnplayerblue

VW all the way every time, that said the Volvo C30 is another option as SoupyNorman said TT is and always has been a ladies car...even the new shape.

razorman

I always preffered Audi.s. I have the S4 Audi 2008 the petrol model, the insurance and Taxes are killer. But the drive is not compareable with any other cars.....

cantdecide

I rate both cars highly but I'd go with the GTi...

tossy

razorman wrote: »

I have the S4 Audi 2008 the petrol model.

As opposed to the Diesel model?

MK4 GTI or MK1 TT,no competition TT every time but only the 225 quattro one,the 180 FWD is just a 2 seater golf.

Their are some great examples of TT's available in the uk,i know of a 'twin scroll' 388bhp roadster for sale in the UK at the moment within your budget.

MarkN

Vanbis wrote: »

Like i said i've not driven a Audi TT but i personally think the Golf GTI not only looks better but would be sure it drives better as well.

?? Never heard anything as daft.

The TT is a coupe, lower centre of gravity for starters.

I've had a few GTIs and as they're the same engine as the TT it's pretty clear. Do you want the engine for the driving and cause you like the performance or do you want to look flash in a TT and like the looks etc?

Don't agree that the TT is a woman's car particularly the newer model and do you really care what other people think anyway!

Vanbis

MarkN wrote: »

?? Never heard anything as daft.

My opnion and until i drive a Audi TT which wont be any time soon i think the GTI is a better drive and more comfortable as well.

futura123

mark 2 TT is leaps and bounds ahead of mark 1 TT...... the new TT is not a golf in fancy clothing, its got an ultra light chassis of aluminium i think and the stronic transmission is a joy... devours the gti any day...... quattro ftw but think its only available in tts or ttrs and soon to be defunct 3.2 V6

futura123

Vanbis wrote: »

My opnion and until i drive a Audi TT which wont be any time soon i think the GTI is a better drive and more comfortable as well.

silly remark u havent even driven a TT:rolleyes:

CianRyan

If I was given a brand new Golf GTI I'd sell it and buy a TT.

futura123

http://allworldcars.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/audi_tt_s_mtm_2.jpg

Crackity Jones

Have driven both. GTi (mk v) is a cracker but interior is below Audi standard. Big advantage is if you can get TT with quattro. Fantastic drive. You won't be too upset with a Gti. Depends really on how practical u need car to be. 5 doors vs 2 etc.

conneem-TT

I think for 15-20k you'd be looking at a MKI TT vs MKV GTI, as the cheapest MKII for sale currently is at 27.5k but you might be able to haggle down to 25k.

So I'd really be aiming for a quattro MKI TT 225 if you can because the MKV GTI is a very good performer but you will have to consider if you want useable back seats.

I can't comment on the drive as I've never had a go in a MKI TT but looks wise the TT definitely has it. It is still a special looking car and relatively rare on our roads compared to the GTI.

Plug

Look, its like this. The GTI and TT have the same chassis, they were made by the same Germans in the same country by the same company, they also share engines.

If picking the mk4 GTI between the mk1 TT i'd go for the mk1 TT.
If picking between the MK5 GTI and MK2 TT go for the MK5 GTI.
MK5 GTI, possibly one of the best car ever made.

conneem-TT

Plug wrote: »

Look, its like this. The GTI and TT have the same chassis, they were made by the same nazi's in the same country by the same company, they also share engines.

If picking the mk4 GTI between the mk1 TT i'd go for the mk1 TT.
If picking between the MK5 GTI and MK2 TT go for the MK5 GTI.
MK5 GTI, possibly one of the best car ever made.

And the MKII TT is just another step up but it will cost you. However I have to say that the GTI is probably the best all round car you can buy here, performance, looks, practicallity

In relation to the TT it is not based on the Golf it just shares the same platform as many cars do today to keep costs down, ie. wiring harness, drivetrains and gearboxes, but the TT has a bespoke chassis, suspension, exhaust system and different track widths (the TT is actually slightly wider than a 5 series) among other things. And lets not forget that the TT is constructed mainly from aluminium to make it 100kg lighter than the GTI but even little things such as putting the battery under the boot to get better weight balance are also done

http://www.fastestlaps.com/index.php?page_id=compare&car1=459a8e5f53994&car2=459bb03276e82

Crackity Jones

Plug wrote: »

they were made by the same nazi's

no need for that nasty comment

futura123

conneem-TT wrote: »

And the MKII TT is just another step up but it will cost you. However I have to say that the GTI is probably the best all round car you can buy here, performance, looks, practicallity

In relation to the TT it is not based on the Golf it just shares the same platform as many cars do today to keep costs down, ie. wiring harness, drivetrains and gearboxes, but the TT has a bespoke chassis, suspension, exhaust system and different track widths (the TT is actually slightly wider than a 5 series) among other things. And lets not forget that the TT is constructed mainly from aluminium to make it 100kg lighter than the GTI but even little things such as putting the battery under the boot to get better weight balance are also done

http://www.fastestlaps.com/index.php?page_id=compare&car1=459a8e5f53994&car2=459bb03276e82

and the neat retractable spoiler and 3D tail lights......
comparing a common GTI and a TT is not very valid

Eoin

Plug, I've edited your post - it seemed quite uncalled for.

liamw

conneem-TT wrote: »

I think for 15-20k you'd be looking at a MKI TT vs MKV GTI

Ye, from the prices I've seen I think that's the choice I have, and so far it sounds like MKV GTI. Also, my friend keeps throwing in the AUDI A3 as a better option and a better drive according to him so I'll consider that too but then it comes down to performance vs. fuel consumption :rolleyes:

conneem-TT

Plug wrote: »

they were made by the same Germans in the same country

I'd say the Hungarians that assemble the TT (and many other cars and 90% of Audi's engines) would have something to say for that

Plug

Ah yeah, sorry, I was trying to sound like clarkson there!:D Sorry again:(

Plug

conneem-TT wrote: »

And the MKII TT is just another step up but it will cost you. However I have to say that the GTI is probably the best all round car you can buy here, performance, looks, practicallity

In relation to the TT it is not based on the Golf it just shares the same platform as many cars do today to keep costs down, ie. wiring harness, drivetrains and gearboxes, but the TT has a bespoke chassis, suspension, exhaust system and different track widths (the TT is actually slightly wider than a 5 series) among other things. And lets not forget that the TT is constructed mainly from aluminium to make it 100kg lighter than the GTI but even little things such as putting the battery under the boot to get better weight balance are also done

http://www.fastestlaps.com/index.php?page_id=compare&car1=459a8e5f53994&car2=459bb03276e82

Cheers for that, that cleared alot up. But what about the mk1 TT and mk4 gti? Are they the same chassis? I'm sure I heard it somewhere.