Diesel version of the GTI with 40+ mpg and slightly slower performance...seems neat

http://jalopnik.com/2014-volkwagen-golf-gtd-the-40-mpg-diesel-hot-hatch-o-660300193

7/11/2013 1:05:58 AM

there is already a diesel gti
what's different?
http://www.vw.com/en/models/golf/trims-specs.s9_trimlevel_detail.suffix.html/2013-golf~2FTDI-4-Door-with-Technology-Package.html

7/11/2013 1:14:58 AM

that is actually just a diesel golf ie: TDI. The GTI is the gas performance version of a golf...the GDI is/will be the performance/sport version of the TDI. Ya feel me? meaning nicer interior, increased ponies, sportier suspension, not half as "docile" looking...

7/11/2013 2:34:49 AM

^^ derp alert

[Edited on July 11, 2013 at 11:15 AM. Reason : did you even read the article he posted?]

7/11/2013 11:14:40 AM

Ahaha he thinks gti and golf are synonymous

7/11/2013 12:01:28 PM

to be honest... i know the difference but i don't think its something to mock him about.

If you're thaaat into the golf/rabbit/gti lineup to be splitting hares (bah dump tish) over it i think that's more sad than not giving a fuck about the vw naming convention.

7/11/2013 12:30:08 PM

the TDI already has the GTI suspension

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36871


so apparently there are some differences between the TDI/GTI suspensions but the TDI is lower and stiffer than the regular golf.

[Edited on July 11, 2013 at 2:18 PM. Reason : d]

7/11/2013 2:15:33 PM

^^

The hell dude? Thats like saying if someone were to post about a diesel M5 coming out, and another poster says "there is already a diesel m5" when what he really means is "there is already a diesel 5 series". And you would be telling us to leave him alone because he doesnt give a fuck about bmw naming conventions?

It is not splitting hairs... there is a night and day difference between a base model and the special high performance model within the same lineup.

7/11/2013 2:23:20 PM

panties

7/11/2013 2:52:58 PM

Gti =! M#

7/11/2013 2:55:26 PM

VWMSJ

7/11/2013 3:08:05 PM

Quote :

"to be honest... i know the difference but i don't think its something to mock him about. "

You can start with the specifications, but there's a shitload more differences after that.

Saying the GTD=TDI is like saying the GTI=Golf. Stupid.

7/11/2013 3:43:00 PM

A golf by any other name.

IS STILL A GOLF.

Is it a front wheel drive egg.

Put some new dampers on it springs and a couple more hp it's still a golf.

A gt500 is still a mustang, so is the boss... It's a specification change not a new car.

7/11/2013 3:46:40 PM

So if you drive a GTI and someone asks what kind of car you drive, you say a Golf?

7/11/2013 4:05:35 PM

yeah, I'm stupid, I forgot the vw hatch just slightly above average econobox was COMPLETELY different than the slightly less just above average econobox vw hatch

95+% of the components are shared.

7/11/2013 4:08:25 PM

So what's your argument here? It's pointless for them to release the GTD because they already have the TDI?

7/11/2013 4:25:11 PM

Quote :

"Is it a front wheel drive egg."

is it?

7/11/2013 4:55:38 PM

well I legitimately didn't know the difference and now having found out, yes, I see no reason to release different cars that are functionally equivalent.

7/11/2013 5:42:19 PM

TKE-Gsr

[Edited on July 11, 2013 at 7:03 PM. Reason : ]

7/11/2013 6:58:01 PM

Quote :

"well I legitimately didn't know the difference and now having found out, yes, I see no reason to release different cars that are functionally equivalent."

What about the 911 and 911-S? Functionally equivalent?

7/11/2013 7:06:34 PM

Quote :

" So what's your argument here? It's pointless for them to release the GTD because they already have the TDI?"

My argument isn't that it's not needed its like the tdi cup jetta but in a golf which is cool.

My point is being a dick over tdi vs gtd is stupid there is a diesel golf, he was right , this is another diesel golf with some sporty now...

But proof that tdi isn't a model either as its used on the whole effin lineup.

Gti isn't a model gli isn't a model etc... Unless the chassis is actually different it's the same fucking car.

7/11/2013 9:18:26 PM

Are you on drugs son?

7/11/2013 9:30:50 PM

Well I thought it was cool and all.

It really reminds me of an old vw diesel my gma used to have that I learned to drive stick on. I would imagine the motor would be good for a shitton of miles, have a decently high resale value, be fun as hell to drive, as well as economical to boot...yes, it is still an "egg" but it really isn't a bad looking egg, gimme awd like the golf r and it'd be perfect, well that and put it at around 25k...lol

doubt it

7/11/2013 11:59:00 PM

Why did I get dragged into this?

^Good luck buying one for under $30k (maybe a stripper).

7/12/2013 8:13:20 AM

not sure I want to buy a stripper that has room for 4, german, and/or runs off of diesel...

7/16/2013 12:12:43 AM