How old? The last 3 gens are nearly identical.
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How old? The last 3 gens are nearly identical.
220volt
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The last few, comparing to newer MK7. I parked mine next to MK7, and MK7 looked enormous in comparison. I do like MK7's face better. More aggressive, but from the side and the back, it almost looked like a crossover and not a hot hatch.
Dimensions
Mk7
Wheelbase 2,637 mm (103.8 in)
Length 4,255 mm (167.5 in)
Width 1,799 mm (70.8 in)
Height 1,452 mm (57.2 in)
mk6
Wheelbase 2,578 mm (101.5 in)
Length 4,199 mm (165.3 in)
GTI: 4,213 mm (165.9 in)
Width 1,779 mm (70.0 in)
Height 1,479 mm (58.2 in)
GTI: 1,469 mm (57.8 in)
I honestly don't know what you're saying new car is lower and slighly longer and wider. How can you say it looks like a van :laugh:
Mk7
Wheelbase 2,637 mm (103.8 in)
Length 4,255 mm (167.5 in)
Width 1,799 mm (70.8 in)
Height 1,452 mm (57.2 in)
mk6
Wheelbase 2,578 mm (101.5 in)
Length 4,199 mm (165.3 in)
GTI: 4,213 mm (165.9 in)
Width 1,779 mm (70.0 in)
Height 1,479 mm (58.2 in)
GTI: 1,469 mm (57.8 in)
I honestly don't know what you're saying new car is lower and slighly longer and wider. How can you say it looks like a van :laugh:
troyguitar
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Mk6 closer to camera is cheating, but you're right that 5,6,7 are all about the same.
220volt
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It's all matter of perspective where the shots were taken from. Both of the shots above MK6 is lot closer to the camera so it seems bigger, but in person I'm telling you MK7 looked bigger than mine. Lower yes, but looked lot longer and just bigger. I can't explain it really. Also looks at that bulge on MK7's back, vs MK6 flat back. I hated that., it makes MK7 look like a crossover IMO. Plus more than 2 inch longer wheel base. That's a lot!
220volt
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True, but less funthe wheel base inches make for a better ride and more rear leg room space
True, but less fun
I have yet to drive one... but it is also 100-150lbs lighter which would make it more nimble and it has a bit of extra power. Every review stated it is more fun... I have yet to see for myself. Other than the steering wheel and wheels it is hard to find fault with the car...
troyguitar
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2010 Volkswagen GTI
Base price range $23,900
Price as tested $30,724
Vehicle layout Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 2-door hatchback
Engine 2.0L/200-hp/207-lb-ft turbocharged DOHC 16-valve I-4
Transmission 6-speed twin-clutch auto
Curb weight (dist f/r) 3204 (62/38%)
Wheelbase 101.5 in
Length x width x height 165.8 x 70.0 x 57.8 in
0-60 mph 5.8 sec
Quarter mile 14.5 sec @ 96.7 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 113 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.91 g (avg)
MT figure eight 26.5 sec @ 0.67 g (avg)
EPA city/hwy econ 24/32 mpg
CO2 emissions 0.72 lb/mile
2015 Volkswagen GTI
BASE PRICE $29,915
PRICE AS TESTED $31,410
VEHICLE LAYOUT Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door hatchback
ENGINE 2.0L/217-hp/258-lb-ft turbo DOHC 16-valve I-4
TRANSMISSION 6-speed auto-clutch manual
CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) 3209 lb (61/39%)
WHEELBASE 103.6 in
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 168.0 x 70.8 x 56.8 in
0-60 MPH 5.9 sec
QUARTER MILE 14.5 sec @ 97.9 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 103 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.92 g (avg)
MT FIGURE EIGHT 25.4 sec @ 0.74 g (avg)
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB FUEL ECON 25/33/28 mpg
ENERGY CONS., CITY/HWY 135/102 kW-hrs/100 miles
CO2 EMISSIONS 0.69 lb/mile
Yeah, epic weight reduction and performance improvements right there.
That first car is a freak... no other mag had em that fast I have never seen another mk6 break 6 seconds stock. Also 2 vs 4 door and base vs loaded versions.
But like I said, nothing epic here. A stock Mk7 is essentially a stage 1 mk6, I don't expect "handling" to be any better other than some advantages due to true LSD yet only on the PP equipped cars.
Braking performance is 10ft shorter though
But like I said, nothing epic here. A stock Mk7 is essentially a stage 1 mk6, I don't expect "handling" to be any better other than some advantages due to true LSD yet only on the PP equipped cars.
Braking performance is 10ft shorter though
troyguitar
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It is 2 door vs 4 door but those are both loaded cars, look at the MSRP.
MK7 is like 50 lbs lighter at best, not 100+
I saw 3047 for my 4-door base 6MT MK6 on the scales... haven't seen a 2900 lb MK7.
MK7 is like 50 lbs lighter at best, not 100+
I saw 3047 for my 4-door base 6MT MK6 on the scales... haven't seen a 2900 lb MK7.
Oh you're right... I got thrown off by the "base" price. For some reason its listed at 29k for the mk7. I thought the final final #s were around 30XX for the Mk7 vs 31XX for the mk6. Hard to tell till actual forum members start weighing them. Certainly no where near the 250lbs promised and advertised.
Btw one thing that really pisses me off about the mk7... the gas tank is 13.2 gallons vs 14.5 That sucks
I am assuming that's how they got more "space" in the cabin.
Btw one thing that really pisses me off about the mk7... the gas tank is 13.2 gallons vs 14.5 That sucks
I am assuming that's how they got more "space" in the cabin.
troyguitar
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I didn't even notice the gas tank size :lol:
That's 10 lbs and some interior space right there, what a bunch of BS.
That's 10 lbs and some interior space right there, what a bunch of BS.