1.4 160PS vs 2.0 210PS
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tartangti
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Re: 1.4 160PS vs 2.0 210PS
Had a mk5 Golf GTI so would have felt like the car would be a drop in performance from what I was used to if I went for the 160bhp 1.4. That and, as others have said, all the extra options on the GT pack (18s,Climate control,fogs, tints) are boxes that I would have ticked so given that it wasn't much more expensive for the 2.0 over the 1.4. I only do 5k miles a years and im over 30 so insurance/economy wasn't a big factor for me either though I guess depending on your circumstances the extra 5 mpg and being several insurance groups higher could easily be a deal breaker.
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andres
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Re: 1.4 160PS vs 2.0 210PS
1.4 is ok, until you have driven the 2.0 
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ZephyR
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Re: 1.4 160PS vs 2.0 210PS
2.0 is OK until you have driven the R.andres wrote:1.4 is ok, until you have driven the 2.0
R is OK until you have driven a M3.
M3 is OK until you have driven a Lamo.
Errrr .... where does this stop ?
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rhcp128
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Re: 1.4 160PS vs 2.0 210PS
Well, I suppose nothing quite like launching in space shuttle 
Re: 1.4 160PS vs 2.0 210PS
The bottom line to this post surely is that the various Scirocco models (petrol + diesel) are all good and you choose the one that best meets your needs/pocket.
I have to say one or two 2.0 litre GT owners have displayed a bit of arrogance in their comments but as others have mentioned if you were really loaded you would not buy a mass produced car!
I have to say one or two 2.0 litre GT owners have displayed a bit of arrogance in their comments but as others have mentioned if you were really loaded you would not buy a mass produced car!
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The Darkness
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Re: 1.4 160PS vs 2.0 210PS
I honestly think I'd have been happy with either, but I fancied the GT spec and after that there wasnt a lot in it price wise between the 1.4 and the 2L. Was wary about the economy but its been amazing; better than the 1.8 diesel mondeo it replaced. I guess petrol engines have come a long way in 7 years.....