il try and keep it short
Engine, cant say much at mo running in
, but yes i do notice not having a turbo, normal driving was full of low rev punch, though not that the Type R has no torque just not as much. But its noticable at low revs, roll on the break in period. Very really had to change down to over take.
Gear box - so much slicker than the golf imo, far less travel
Steerring - for the little driving find the Type R more responsive
Ride - without a doubt the Golf is better here. Yes its firm but a nice german firm if you know what i mean, Type R is hard but not harsh. Though along with the seats and ride feels very direct, im getting to like it.
Interior - this is usually an area that german cars excell and the golf was no different but am pleasantly surprised by the quality of the plastics, switchgear etc in Type R, prefer the Type R cabin, golf had a grey feel, dash, seats, lining etc but this is all nice and dark
The dials, no comparison i sure u know which one wins
View - well golf excelled here on every aspect, rear sides front and rear window wiper
ICE - think the golf edged it here for beefiness, it had 10 speaker system too. But didnt play MP3 or WMA which was a shame.
Looks - golfs are great cars though subjective but this car is just so sexy imo. Its marmite for some i agree
Consumption i know will be more for the R, on normal driving was getting 35ish round town, combination of turbo and fsi engine i guess.
Will miss the golf if im honest, but will defo enjoy this car more.
Dont regret changing at all.