Golf GTD Mk 7 vs Fiesta ST Mk 7

RarePhilosophy

Trying to decide between Fiesta ST and a VW GTD. Fun vs Refined Fun.

Going to be doing some long drives twice a week, (around 3 hours each-mainly on national roads) and then do some medium drives at the weekend.

My heart wants the fiesta st , seeing the reviews , it looks like the best fun to drive. However, I hear the ride and refinment arnt the best , which is what I expect for the fun vs price.

My brain says the GTD will be better 90% of the time, as most of my driving wont be on a beutiful twisty backroad. Obviosly more comfortable as well. I also believe you can have a bit of fun in these as well, but not as much as the Ford.

Either will probably feel very fun as I drive a faily standard 105hp 1.5diesel at the moment.

Looking at the following at the moment:

VW GTD: https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-gtd-2-0-diesel-mk7/37535147 - 13.5k (recon I could get it down to 13k)

Fiesta ST:

https://www.usedcarsni.com/2014-Ford-Fiesta-1-6-EcoBoost-ST-2-3dr-348540623?make=7&model=902&search_type=1&age_from=0&age_to=0&body_style=0&fuel_type=0&keywords=&location%5B%5D=0&mileage_to=0&model_variant_id%5B%5D=79&model_variant_id%5B%5D=196&model_variant_id%5B%5D=292&price_from=0&price_to=0&trans_type=0&user_type=0&sortby=12%7C0 10.7k including VRT, Nox ( Shouldnt need customs charge as it a NI reg)

Would like to hear peoples two cents on the matter.

BlakeS94

Those two cars are in a different class.

Consider putting the diesel Focus ST up against the GTD and the gap in refinement and comfort is much smaller.

Fiesta ST though will put the biggest smile on your face.

Personally I feel diesel cars only party trick is impressive torque, that feeling of being pulled back into your seat as you accelerate.

But to actually drive on the road, it's the Fiesta for me.

MarkN

Fiesta is one of the most fun cars I’ve ever driven.

mcburns07

Another vote for the Fiesta, was so close to buying a new one 3 years and often wish I had pulled the trigger. I've had similarly small cars and tbh you just get used to it after a short while.

Henry Ford III

I owned 2 Fiesta ST. Great cars, good fun, very zippy, surprisingly economical if driven that way, and well able for longer trips.

Yes the ride is quite firm, but it's a hot hatch.

Be careful buying a used one because it may have lived a tough life. Get a data check and look for a PROPER service history.