Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 170 GT 5dr Reviews

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Average Ratings for Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 170 GT 5dr

  • Performance4.3 stars
  • Practicality4.3 stars
  • Reliability3.8 stars
  • Value for Money3.7 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.9 stars
  • Overall Rating4.3 stars

9 Reviews For Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 170 GT 5dr

  • Guest 7th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Volkswagen Golf 1.4 is a nice car, good economy, nice cabin, good performance but I am very frustrated with it after 2 years

    - Engine sounds like a diesel. Any time I take friends somewhere in it, they always so they are surprised I bought a diesel

    - The turbo lag is terrible, it feels like there is no supercharger (or mines isnt working). No acceleration in any gear, bit more throttle, bit more than bang, full boost. You either drive everywhere like a normal 1.4 or you go everywhere full speed.

    - Really heavy clutch pedal for a 1.4 It has 170PS but it feels as heavy as my old R32.

    - The engine doesn't like to rev.

    - The gearing is very long. To get a nice smooth pull away, you end up driving around in 2nd gear for 30mph.

    I completely agree with J.C's review. I need to save cash so I am holding on to it till next spring.

    My friend has a Seat Leon, 1.4tsi 125ps. Its night a day. Nice clutch, better steering, VERY smooth and quiet engine, good economy and nice perrformance. The interior isnt as nice but its not bad..I wish I had bought one of those

  • Guest 14th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    The Volkswagen Golf 1.4 is in for major work after 1 year and 26k miles, needs new turbo, intercooler, catalyst, exhaust system and potentially engine.

    Customer service entirely lacking. Unable to determine fault so ignore it. Fail to provide alternative transport despite continued requests.

  • yorkieboy 28th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Loved this car to bits at first, it's rapid, handles like a dream, pulls admiring glances and relatively economical. The big downside is the reliability, mine has now covered 32000 miles and to date has needed, new gearbox, new aircon unit, new engine valve, new petrol tank and new suspension bushes at the back! No, the car has not been thrashed to death, I just think I have been very unlucky and it's tainted my view of VW somewhat. I would not buy this car again which is a shame.

  • gawoo1012 Rank: Lance Corporal 13th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Superb handling without resorting to a suspension set up that would damage your spine but this car is all about the engine. You have to continually remind yourself that your are driving a 1.4. The hum out of the engine at high revs is musical...
    Good specification, great A/C unit. Love the twin pipes and sharp but understated looks. Surprisingly good fuel economy. Good build quality. Nice GT badge on leather steering wheel. Great stereo and speakers. This is a lot of car for the money.
    I love th ...

  • Guest 9th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I preferred driving this to the A3 equivalent, although A3 has a better finish.

  • hollep00 22nd Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Regularly returns 35+ mpg and over 40mpg is a possibility if you don't use all of the performance. A great A and B road car as the DSG and high performance make it great fun and a true hot hatch.
    A better all round option than the GTi as its more economical, has a comfier ride but has close to GTi levels of performance.

  • Guest 29th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Wanted to buy a new edition 30, but when I went to order one, my local VW dealder said he sold the last one available only a few days earlier and no more could be ordered. He then suggested I might take a look at the new 1.4 Gt TSI, Anyway I did and couldnt believe what I was seeing. I would argue the best car for me.

  • NKB 26th Mar 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Superb engine that makes driving enjoyable again.

  • andy8758 Rank: Sergeant 6th Feb 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Jeremy Clarkson may have slagged the Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 170 GT off on Top Gear, but how many of you can afford an Aston Martin? If you thought having a family meant not having a fun car any more, then this will make you think again. The small engine size (1.4 litre) may put off a lot of people, but the surprise is the 140 bhp served up by a combination of a supercharger to boost power at low revs, and a turbo charger to take over and boost power at high revs. Ever thought a 1400cc hatchback ...