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    drove the VW Scirocco

    So, last week in Europe, I drove the VW Scirocco (not the one in the pics, spotted this one in Germany) and must say that though it has a very solid feel, great interior and looks great, it drives a bit like a tank, feels slugish and the seats seem to be made of concrete. Gearbox is smooooth as and the steering is very direct. This wasn't the top spec model though. I think my money would be on the golf r. Having said that, it would be great to see a few of these babies on the Australian roads.

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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by dutchy Click here to enlarge
    So, last week in Europe, I drove the VW Scirocco (not the one in the pics, spotted this one in Germany) and must say that though it has a very solid feel, great interior and looks great, it drives a bit like a tank, feels slugish and the seats seem to be made of concrete. Gearbox is smooooth as and the steering is very direct. This wasn't the top spec model though. I think my money would be on the golf r. Having said that, it would be great to see a few of these babies on the Australian roads.
    Which model was it? diesel, 1.4tsi, 2l tsfi?

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    We're only getting the R here in Aust.

    No doubt on account of all reviews and tests it'll be an awesome vehicle to drive which should not dissapoint...

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    They look awesome, but Golf would be way more practical.
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    The one that I drove was the 1.4 tsi bluemotion which is the cheapest version owned by a mate. Would have loved to try the 2.0 with the 6 dsg box which I might do at the next visit to Europe but gotta go go into a dealer for that. Or if they have, the R version.

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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by dutchy Click here to enlarge
    The one that I drove was the 1.4 tsi bluemotion which is the cheapest version owned by a mate. Would have loved to try the 2.0 with the 6 dsg box which I might do at the next visit to Europe but gotta go go into a dealer for that. Or if they have, the R version.
    If you can get your hands on an R then that would give us an accurate idea Click here to enlarge

    Despite the Golf R and also the upcoming Scirocco R being stated as de-tuned for Aust. conditions, they seem to put out the same power and performance numbers here as their O/S counterparts from some material I've read, so comparison wise they should drive/feel the same...
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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Wraith Click here to enlarge
    If you can get your hands on an R then that would give us an accurate idea Click here to enlarge

    Despite the Golf R and also the upcoming Scirocco R being stated as de-tuned for Aust. conditions, they seem to put out the same power and performance numbers here as their O/S counterparts from some material I've read, so comparison wise they should drive/feel the same...
    Yeah, they should feel similar on paper, that's what I thought too, but the scirocco being slightly longer, wider and heavier, drives much different to a golf (having driven plenty of these). Golf has more of a go-kart feel to me compared to the scirocco which feels like a tank, very heavy. Still a nice drive though but not as good as I expected. To try an R version would indeed give a better idea as the 1.4 doesn't have any go at all. Wait till September - October as i'll be going back again.

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    Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by dutchy Click here to enlarge
    Yeah, they should feel similar on paper, that's what I thought too, but the scirocco being slightly longer, wider and heavier, drives much different to a golf (having driven plenty of these). Golf has more of a go-kart feel to me compared to the scirocco which feels like a tank, very heavy. Still a nice drive though but not as good as I expected. To try an R version would indeed give a better idea as the 1.4 doesn't have any go at all. Wait till September - October as i'll be going back again.
    Sorry dutchy - I meant that a Euro Scirocco R should be the same as our Aust. Scirocco R when it arrives, so if you drive one over there, we'll know what it's going to be like over here Click here to enlarge

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    I've driven the 2ltr diesel with DSG,and can only say WOWZER.If I had a spare £30k I would have one tomorrow.

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    The Scirocco R is close to 150kg lighter than a Golf R.

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