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koweansouljah4

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
Atlanta
im new at this so here goes.
i guess most of u guys know about this, but i couldnt find any about this on the web so im wondering if the 3 door and 5 door GTI's are any different in their weight/speed. im pretty sure they are almost the same but just making sure :iono:
 
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Deagle

Touring Car Champion
Location
US
Well of course it will be a little heavier... I wouldn't expect more than ~ 100 lbs. It will have the same wheelbase and length though.
 
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LivEToDrivE

FIA World Rally Car Newbie
Location
NOVA
Car(s)
GTI
I'm sure its probably the same identical engine, but he's right, just more weight from the added doors...you might lose a small piece on your 1/4 but your friends will enjoy it...(assuming you go with a five dour), as for me, always been a coupe guy, probably stay that way till I die
 
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ColdPlayer

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
Seoul
I happened to read a note from a semi-professional driver who drove both 3 and 5 door on a circuit course. He maintained that he wouldn't be surprised to hear anyone asserting that driving characteristics of 3 door and 5 door are identical.

So if he's right.... it's just a simple choice between the look and the convenience.
 
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StookMK5

Passed Driver's Ed
Location
Austin, Tejas
ColdPlayer said:
I happened to read a note from a semi-professional driver who drove both 3 and 5 door on a circuit course. He maintained that he wouldn't be surprised to hear anyone asserting that driving characteristics of 3 door and 5 door are identical.
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Yep us average joe drivers probably won't be able to tell at all :biggrin:
 
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LivEToDrivE

FIA World Rally Car Newbie
Location
NOVA
Car(s)
GTI
when you own a GTI you tend to be a bit over average joe because of your choice of vehicle...haha. I'm almost 21, 5 doors are too family guy oriented...
 
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NorthGTI

Rally Car Newbie
Location
Ohio
LivEToDrivE said:
when you own a GTI you tend to be a bit over average joe because of your choice of vehicle...haha. I'm almost 21, 5 doors are too family guy oriented...
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Doesn't the fact that the 5 door looks better sway you? I want the 5 door anyway (short, lightweight front doors), but that it looks better too seals the deal.
 
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Deagle

Touring Car Champion
Location
US
LivEToDrivE said:
when you own a GTI you tend to be a bit over average joe because of your choice of vehicle...haha. I'm almost 21, 5 doors are too family guy oriented...
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I'm 18 and I WANT the 5 door lol.
 
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snoopy

Touring Car Newbie
Location
UK
There will be a slight weight gain on the 5door BUT all the tested performance figures i have seen theres so little in it its not worth thinking about. Even VW are not quoting the two weights.
 
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