Trim Confusion

**ocelot0411** · 07-06-2009,07:52 PM

Hi this is my first post and I am a bit of a VW novice so forgive me for what may be a very silly question, but nonetheless here it is.....

I am (finally) about to become the proud owner of my first Golf. I am looking for a 2006-07 TDI, but I must confess I have become a little confused on the trim details. I think I know the following:-

S = basic trim, not so hot
SE = a grade up from S
Match = limited edition better than both of the above

Now this is where I get confused

GT = sport seats & better trim
Sport = um, ok lost now
GT Sport = have I made this one up??

I have seen several cars, all advertised as TDI GT, some advertised as TDI sport, but only one out of all of these cars has a GT badge on the grill. Is this an add on that you can choose to put on yourself?

Could someone please help me out here?

Thanks very much

PS - to those who are suspicious at my question - yes I am a girl and yes the GT badge is therefore of disproportionate importance to me, as is colour

**elvismiggell** · 07-06-2009,08:20 PM

Originally Posted by ocelot0411

PS - to those who are suspicious at my question - yes I am a girl and yes the GT badge is therefore of disproportionate importance to me, as is colour

At least you're honest lol!

Ok, GT you're pretty much on the money. If you're looking at the diesel version it will have the 2.0 140bhp engine (I have this and I think it's a great balance of power and economy.

Not sure about Sport myself.

GT Sport is basically the same as the GT but has the same engine putting out 170bhp. Most people on the forum seem to mention this being considerably less fuel efficient.

The GT Sport didn't come along until slightly later, maybe on the 56 plate? I'm sure someone can correct me on this. By that time the front had been redesigned slightly to have the horizontal slats, which the one model with the GT badge will have had. TBH I'm not sure if you only get that with the GT Sport.

Hope that's of some use to you. I'm sure one of the chaps that know's what they're talking about will be along shortly to put me right!

**RickT** · 07-06-2009,09:08 PM

Hi there,

Right, i will list model all the options for you comparing the TDI's arcoss the range.

NOTE -- I would suggest you keep away from the diesel SDI which is non turbo, very slow at around 73bhp with a 0-60 time of about ten minutes.

-- its around 16.2 s.

S Range -

1.9 S TDI 3d
1.9 S TDI 3d (AC)
1.9 S TDI 5d
1.9 S TDI 5d (AC)
1.9 S TDI 5d (DPF) (AC)
2.0 S SDI 3d
2.0 S SDI 3d (AC)
2.0 S SDI 5d
2.0 S SDI 5d (AC) - Avoid the SDI -

BlueMotion S

Includes the same equipment as S1.9 BlueMotion S TDI 3d (DPF)

1.9 BlueMotion S TDI 5d (DPF)

Sport

Includes the same equipment as BlueMotion S,

plus:-

Alarm
Alloy wheels
Lumbar support
Sports seats

1.9 Sport TDI 3d
1.9 Sport TDI 5d
1.9 Sport TDI 5d DSG
2.0 Sport TDI 3d
2.0 Sport TDI 5d
2.0 Sport TDI DPF 5d
2.0 Sport TDI 4MOTION 5d
2.0 Sport TDI 5d DSG
2.0 Sport TDI DPF 5d DSG

SE

Includes the same equipment as Sport,

plus

Cruise control
Rear electric windows * (EXTRA)

loses

Sports seats

1.9 SE TDI 3d
1.9 SE TDI 5d
1.9 SE TDI 5d DSG

GT
Includes the same equipment as SE,

plus

Front fog lights
Sports seats

loses

Cruise control

2.0 GT TDI 3d
2.0 GT TDI 4MOTION 3d
2.0 GT TDI 5d
2.0 GT TDI DPF 5d
2.0 GT TDI 4MOTION 5d
2.0 GT TDI 5d DSG
2.0 GT TDI DPF 5d DSG
2.0 GT TDI (170ps) 3d
2.0 GT TDI (170ps) 5d
2.0 GT TDI (170ps) 5d DSG

GT Sport
Includes the same equipment as GT

2.0 GT Sport TDI 3d
2.0 GT Sport TDI 5d
2.0 GT Sport TDI DPF 5d
2.0 GT Sport TDI 5d DSG
2.0 GT Sport TDI DPF 5d DSG
2.0 GT Sport TDI DPF (170ps) 3d
2.0 GT Sport TDI DPF (170ps) 5d
2.0 GT Sport TDI DPF (170ps) 5d DSG

Match

Includes the same equipment as GT Sport,

plus

Audio remote
Cruise control

loses

Front fog lights
Sports seats

1.9 Match TDI 5d
1.9 Match TDI 5d (DPF)
1.9 Match TDI 5d DSG
1.9 Match TDI DPF (7) 5d DSG

So not many to chose from really!!

Couple of things to add, the S range tend to come on wheel trims rather than alloys.

SE -- have black external door running strips and on front bumper until around 2007 -

GT SPORT has the new front end (black grill)

Rick

**ocelot0411** · 07-06-2009,09:41 PM

Ooooooooooooooh I have gone cross eyed now!! So many options!

seriously though Rick thanks for that, that was really helpful. I think I get it now.

Only thing is do you know if the GT sport is 2007 onwards as I can't seem to find an 06 one.

Elivis - again thanks for the response. I have seen the GT badge on two 06's cars and neither had the slatty grill, would you guess these have been added on then?

Thanks again both.

**RickT** · 07-06-2009,10:12 PM

This is were it greats confusing.

The new front end on the GT series is from 2007 -

From launch they did a GT TDI, which was also known as the GT SPORT too.

What sort of budget are you looking at?

But then...

**ocelot0411** · 07-06-2009,10:26 PM

just seen one online for £10. Didn't really want to go that high............., but I want it sooooooooo bad!! Am I allowed to put the link on here to show you?

would love a more 'expert' opinion then mine on this. The mileage needs clarification though as it currently says 1 mile...

**RickT** · 07-06-2009,10:28 PM

Originally Posted by ocelot0411

just seen one online for £10. Didn't really want to go that high............., but I want it sooooooooo bad!! Am I allowed to put the link on here to show you?

would love a more 'expert' opinion then mine on this. The mileage needs clarification though as it currently says 1 mile...

Feel free to post any links etc.

Rick

**RickT** · 07-06-2009,10:44 PM

One other thing to add, the Sport 1.9tdi had a six speed gear box also..

Rick

**ocelot0411** · 07-06-2009,10:59 PM

Here's the one I was referring to...

http://users.autoexposure.co.uk/vehi...OLF&City=Leeds

I was also looking at this

http://users.autoexposure.co.uk/vehi...OLF&City=Leeds

What's your view?

**RickT** · 07-06-2009,11:09 PM

What you have there are 2 cars in a different league..

let me expalin..

The 1.9tdi (black) is 105bhp, where as the Silver is a 2.0TDI 170bhp, they also do a 140bhp 2.0tdi.

Depending on your age and no claim discounts etc, the 170bhp will cost more to insure.

Couple of things for you to look to get a nice spec inside the car dual climate control. -- Instand of the dials for the heating, you get a lcd display for each side of the car where you can set the temp.

What you need to do to start with is think about which engine you would like, 1.9tdi 105 bhp, 2.0TDI 140 bhp or the 2.0tdi 170bhp..

I will post some examples below which i think look ok taking into account your choices..

Rick