Golf mk6 GT140 v A3 Black edition (in silver) 140

[iallen1@btinter]

Golf for me, i think a new A3 is out later this year or early 2011, so i wouldnt want old model

[AxeMurderer]

As you've posted in a Golf sub-forum the answer is predictable...

But even allowing for any bias, still the Golf. Mostly because the Audi gets replaced pretty soon.

[percymon]

Your price for the Golf is about a 11.5% discount so i'd be surpried that you can't get the Audi down by the same percentage or more. Without knowing the RRP of the Audi i guess you currently have similar discount?

The spec between the 2 is odd - you've no phone connection on the Audi, wheras you're paying extra on the Golf for it ?

Whilst the Audi might be getting on a bit, i prefer the looks of it over the Golf - i personally don't think the Golf looks the money, whilst the Audi does. Personal opinion.

Bet you didn't expect too many votes for the Audi on this forum !!

[dataconn]

Golf for me, i think a new A3 is out later this year or early 2011, so i wouldnt want old model

hmm, I know. But even the Golk Mk7 is out in 2012!

[AxeMurderer]

But even the Golk Mk7 is out in 2012!

Absolutely. But in early 2010 I'd still take the Golf. Or wait until the new A3 is out and haggle for a huge discount on the current one/buy a new A3.

[benzo_26]

Having looked at an A3 before buying the golf, I have to say it was a very difficult choice for me, but I was swayed by the much better deal I managed to get from the VW dealership. I do find the comfort in the Golf better over the Audi (personal preference) and to get the same spec like for like I was having to pay much more for the Audi and have to go for the old 1.9 tdi which I was very keen to avoid. Overall I think this current Golf is excellent. I have had no issues and have now owned the car for nearly a year.
Its a difficult choice and one you should make yourself, I let other people's opinion put me off buying an R32 two years ago and it still annoys me that I allowed myself to have my opinion changed. Drive them both as much as you can and go with your heart. Only you can truly decide which car is best for you.

[Foxtrot Oscar]

The Audi is clearly the better-looking car and the brand has more prestige imo. That's coming from a Golf owner. That said I'm looking to flip our car for an R32, as we only paid £17,069 OTR with a year's road tax for a 5 door DSG 160 TSi with convenience pack (scrappage + online discounts).

[Gerryf]

If I could afford the Audi then that's the one I'd go for.....very elegant looking car imo

[onemanparty]

If I could afford the Audi then that's the one I'd go for.....very elegant looking car imo

Are the prices that different!!!

Golf 1.4 TSI S 3dr £15,809.75 5dr £ 16,394.75
Audi A3 1.4T Std 3dr £16,665.00 Sportback £17,215.00

[TDI_Tim]

I had the same dilema a few months ago between a MK6 Golf GT TDI & an Audi A3 S-Line.

In the end I chose the Golf (my third one). I felt the interior was nicer in the new Golf in comparison to the Audi (some will disagree no doubt).

The ride quality and refinement was also better in the Golf.

I do think the Audi from the outside looks slightly more upmarket than the Golf but the looks and badge werent enough to make me choose it at the time.