NEW VW GTI vs. Civic SI vs. MINI S (you choose)

**4dmin** · 03-28-2006, 08:57 AM

Thats right Road & Track did the comparison and the german boys are on top

1st - GTI
2nd - SI
3rd - S

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....0&print_page=y

**FDslider** · 03-28-2006, 08:59 AM

I choose the GTI as well. Although, the Mini Cooper S is an outstanding car for the streets. For a FWD car, it really handles well and surprised me with its capabilities.

**1439/2000** · 03-28-2006, 09:00 AM

^^^thanks for copying my avatar quote. I had to change it again.

I would drive a 75 gti with a cage and coilovers.They always busted my ass in autocross. Thats about it. maybe a g60 corrado. maybe.

Don't really like any of the choices though.

**Decker1.8t** · 03-28-2006, 09:19 AM

wooooo ... v-dub bitches

**HyPer50** · 03-28-2006, 09:21 AM

I dont know why, but I've loved the Mini's since they came out... The VW would be my 2nd choice.

**4dmin** · 03-28-2006, 09:43 AM

YOU GOT AN F.

for my VW brothas \/

**Brady** · 03-28-2006, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by admin

YOU GOT AN F.

for my VW brothas \/

VW is currently using Mini's marketing company...i just learned this from the BMW magazine we get at work. Awesome.

**Darling Nikki** · 03-28-2006, 10:24 AM

Hehe...my car is pretty much all Mercedes-Benz but its a Dodge still.

**Ran** · 03-28-2006, 02:35 PM

Out the three, I'd take the Mini S. Too bad they're so overpriced.

**thinkfast®** · 03-28-2006, 03:11 PM

hmm

**{X}Echo419** · 03-28-2006, 03:16 PM

never really like VW, but the new 1 is hott and I like the commercials!

**The Golden Child** · 03-28-2006, 03:42 PM

GTI FTW !!!

**ironchef** · 03-28-2006, 04:02 PM

Test drove a new gti, i really liked it. Havent gotten the chance to try an si or a mini yet.

**HeLLo iM iZzY** · 03-28-2006, 04:04 PM

GERMAN ENGINEERING IN THE HOUSEE....lmao.

**IndianStig** · 03-28-2006, 04:11 PM

Civic Si for Chassis, engine can be improved, most potential, i chose that.

But as my only car a 6spd GTi would be my pick.

Mini, I love them so much, but im a pretty big guy.

**civic95** · 03-28-2006, 04:27 PM

Both cars are barely quicker than the normally aspirated Civic Si (6.6 sec., 15.0 sec.)

Our navigation-equipped test car represents the screaming deal of the three, coming in at $22,490, thousands less than the more option-laden Volks-wagen and Mini.

In the company of the Mini and GTI, it's nearly as good just about everywhere, proving to be the most versatile handler of the test, but also the one hampered by its engine's narrow powerband. More torque might have put it over the top.

I would choose the civic. I can take the $8K price difference, and make it boosted like the other 2, and it would be faster. Then with the leftover cash I can pay for the first 5 yrs of gas.

**Dragonfly5338** · 03-28-2006, 04:27 PM

I would so buy a mini, just so I could paint it clown colors and put a cool tooting horn on it.

**HyPer50** · 03-28-2006, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by Dragonfly5338

I would so buy a mini, just so I could paint it clown colors and put a cool tooting horn on it.

I'm startin' to think you got a clown fetish... Kinda like the opposite of Ren. lmao.

**Julio** · 03-28-2006, 06:49 PM

gti

**PhAtBoYMr2** · 03-28-2006, 06:52 PM

mr2 turbo

**4dmin** · 03-28-2006, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by civic95

I would choose the civic. I can take the $8K price difference, and make it boosted like the other 2, and it would be faster. Then with the leftover cash I can pay for the first 5 yrs of gas.

i don't know which one they tested but i went to a dealer starting at 22k for the new gti w/ a 5spd... they had one fully loaded for 24k and it's already boosted

**Kevykev** · 03-28-2006, 08:38 PM

Toyota Corolla!

**fight club** · 03-28-2006, 08:53 PM

the fully loaded gti with everything possible from dealship, not counting roof racks or shit like that, is 26k. not bad for a 2.0l turbo 6 speed. it was one of the nicer cars ive driven. plu, u cant touch a reported 37 mpg highway for a turbo car.

**efman** · 04-02-2006, 10:08 PM

svt focus owns you !!!!!!!!!!!! lol
i would pick the gti out of that group, who can beat a german turbo car !

**D16Civic** · 04-02-2006, 11:33 PM

I would like the GTI over the others right up to the point when i had/wanted to work on it, at which point, I would be switching over to the Honda cuz the last time i had to work on a German car, it sucked ass.

**civic95** · 04-07-2006, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by cherry kool aid

u cant touch a reported 37 mpg highway for a turbo car.

Its reported as 32 HWY, and with a 6 speed thats not that hard to achieve. 65 MPH probably will be around 1800 RPMs in 6th.

**Allstar3.8T** · 04-08-2006, 10:08 AM

GTI w/o a moments thought. Its 200 hp, but a $599 chip makes it a monster that the new civic will never be able to tame.

http://www.goapr.com/VW/products/ecu...de_mkvgti.html

2006 GTI 2.0T
91 octane 93 octane
246hp/282lb-ft 252hp/303lb-ft

**Brett** · 04-08-2006, 10:23 AM

Id take that new GTI over any of the other 2 for sure.

**ironchef** · 04-12-2006, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by Allstar3.8T

GTI w/o a moments thought. Its 200 hp, but a $599 chip makes it a monster that the new civic will never be able to tame.

http://www.goapr.com/VW/products/ecu...de_mkvgti.html

2006 GTI 2.0T
91 octane 93 octane
246hp/282lb-ft 252hp/303lb-ft

What kind of performance numbers does it do with the chip, i.e. 0-60 1/4 mile etc etc. While I was test driving one and the sales guy was talking about it, he mentioned it weighs about 3300lbs or so, and thats a porker for that size imo.

**Decker1.8t** · 04-12-2006, 11:32 PM

yeah. we drive tanks.

**4dmin** · 04-13-2006, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by ironchef

What kind of performance numbers does it do with the chip, i.e. 0-60 1/4 mile etc etc. While I was test driving one and the sales guy was talking about it, he mentioned it weighs about 3300lbs or so, and thats a porker for that size imo.

1/4 w/ a chipped 2.0t would put you low 13 or high 12 depending on driver.... all german cars are known for weight alot of sound deadoning, heavy carpets, etc... i know taking out my rear seats and spare saved me 200lbs

also on the GTI you can get automatic w/ paddle shifting

(quicker than the manual)

**ironchef** · 04-13-2006, 09:31 AM

If I got one, i'd like to keep my interior intact lolol. Might still look at one though if this is the case, does giac have a chip for the 2.0t?

**4dmin** · 04-13-2006, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by ironchef

If I got one, i'd like to keep my interior intact lolol. Might still look at one though if this is the case, does giac have a chip for the 2.0t?

yes sir and GIAC is always known for being stronger and more aggressive chip so i wouldn't be surprised to see over 300lbs easy

Let me know if you do i'll get you in touch w/ brian at EPG

**AE86 Dorifto** · 04-21-2006, 07:26 AM

I'd go with the People's Car. Civics suck (no offense).

**BluesClues** · 04-28-2006, 12:52 PM

I like the GTI because of the side and front impact security. It's a safer car for these non driving ass mofos

**40th GT** · 09-16-2006, 11:23 PM

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**R_Rated** · 09-22-2006, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by FDslider

I choose the GTI as well. Although, the Mini Cooper S is an outstanding car for the streets. For a FWD car, it really handles well and surprised me with its capabilities.

It drives EXACTLY how it should. Like a fwd bimmer.

**Killer** · 09-22-2006, 09:16 AM

VW, i really like the new body style of these, also i've heard plenty about it's capabilities with that chip...

**R_Rated** · 10-02-2006, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by admin

1/4 w/ a chipped 2.0t would put you low 13 or high 12 depending on driver.... all german cars are known for weight alot of sound deadoning, heavy carpets, etc... i know taking out my rear seats and spare saved me 200lbs

also on the GTI you can get automatic w/ paddle shifting

(quicker than the manual)

...that is a bit over-optimistic..... 3 pedals is always faster than 2 in real life... and a chipped 2.0T will get you mid 14's unless you are talking bout gutting the whole car.

**Kyle** · 10-26-2006, 08:24 PM

Definately GTI. I'm kinda biased though.

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