Is the 308 GTI a good car?

I could leave the Coupe Franche paintwork, but I’d definitely take the Peugeot 308 GTi as it’s proven a capable and understated fast family car during its time with us. The talented 308 brings back much of the magic instilled by the brand’s legendary 205 GTi. Peugeot Sport has found its mojo again.

What’s better than a Golf GTI?

Ford Focus ST Unlike the VW and Skoda, the Ford boasts a larger 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine. Like the others, it’s an inline-four turbocharged unit. It produces 280 horsepower (206 kW) and 310 pound-feet (420 Nm). On paper, the Focus ST boasts a better 0 to 62 mph time – 5.7 seconds versus the GTI’s 6.0 seconds.

Is Golf GTI better than Golf R?

The Golf R is that kind of car that masks the imperfections of the road thanks to its AWD system. The GTI, meanwhile, is more incisive, more responsive in its accelerations even if it has fewer horses to play with under the hood. On this day, the four-wheel drive of the Golf R gave it an unsurmountable advantage.

What is the GTI rival?

The Skoda Octavia RS iV is yet another in-house rival to the GTI, and it’s getting ready to launch. Starting this August, it will be available as a plug-in hybrid, diesel, and with the same 245 hp (183 kW) petrol engine as the Golf GTI.

What competes with the GTI?

5 very different alternatives to the Golf GTI

Hyundai i30N. View gallery image. The i30N is quite truly the ultimate underdog in this class.
Ford Focus ST. View gallery image.
Peugeot 308 GTi. View gallery image.
MINI John Cooper Works Hatch. View gallery image.
Audi S1. View gallery image.

Can I put a Golf R exhaust on a GTI?

A Golf R muffler will not fit a GTI at all (7 or 7.5). The exhaust is routed in the complete opposite direction due to the R’s all wheel drive system and a different fuel tank.