VW Golf V 2.0 FSI Sportline

[C Bell]

>
> The main reason I would consider the Golf, given the above, is because
> it's smaller!

Fair enough, I can understand that.

>
> Also, is it a dead-cert that the Accord is better-handling? I suspect the
> top-of-the-line Golf is "better equipped" than the base model Accord
> (which is closest in price).
>

The Accord with it's double wishbone suspension front and rear has great
handling, with excellent ride comfort. It feels sporty yet comfortable at
the same time.

As far as features go, the base model accord euro has dual-zone climate
control, projection headlamps, plenty of airbags, 6-disc in-dash CD (Golf
has single as per drive.com.au), and VSA (stability control). The Golf might
have a set of foglamps and heated door mirrors... but I think i'd prefer the
6-disc CD and 140kw... and Honda's drive-by-wire system is exceptionally
responsive... much fun for heel-toe shifting ;)


> I also dunno if there's a monetary reason to get the turbodiesel Golf
> here; I'd only get it for gimmick value, or if I enjoyed the chunky
> torque-curve more.

I'd get it for economy. But it's not like the Accord Euro is very thirsty,
either...

CB

[Russ]

Bernd Felsche wrote:
> "Russ" <nomail@hotmail.com> writes:
>
>> Toby Ponsenby wrote:
>>> On Tue, 1 Feb 2005 16:33:29 +1100, Nix8860 wrote:
>>>
>>>> Its list price is $32,490, where as the Audi A3 2-Door, with the
>>>> same motor / platform sells for $46,000
>>>>
>>> Duh,
>>> And virtually everything else the same size and shape sells for
>>> less. Unless of course it's also a Euroshoppingtrolley.
>
>> I went for a spin in a Peugeot 307 HDI (2.0L turbo diesel) on the
>> weekend - it goes for $30k - engine noise internally was very low.
>> Certainly had torque, but wasn't as sprightly as a petrol vehicle,
>> although it seemed to accelerate up steep hills easily and made for
>> a very smooth ride.
>
>> The Peugeot is 66kW and 250Nm whereas the Golf diesel seems to be
>> 77kW and 250Nm (which is strange - didn't someone say 320Nm?)
>
> Wrong Golf diesel... You're looking at the 1.9TDI. You want the
> 2.0TDI:
>
http://www.volkswagen.com.au/2004/Passenger/golfv/spec.asp?model=2.0comTDI&Car=golfv

Aha. That looks a little more exciting.

[Marco]

"Nix8860" <nobody@nowhere.net.au> wrote in message
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> 320 NM of torque on tap from 1,750 - 2,500 RPM, the pulling power is
> Execllent
> Thats more than a Subaru WRX and the same as a V6 Commodore.
> Fuel consumption of 5.7 Litres per 100KM's, engine is very advanced and
> driving through the gears feels alot quicker than a Petrol equivalent &
> overtaking is a breeze, if your lazy you dont even have to Gear down so
> long
> as the revs are in the 1,750 - 2,500 range, its a different driving
> experience.

But will it still choke anyone travelling behind it a few years from now?

I get interested when I read good reviews of diesels, but every time I pull
up behind one at the lights that's more than a year or two old, I shut off
my air vents. Most of the time, it's a good call.