Golf v Audi A3 v Focus - Handling
Discussion
Looking at replacing my Golf 2.0 TDI .
Looking at the newer hatchbacks - put off by the new Golf due to the lack of buttons and the complicated computer system.
could anyone tell me how the A3 and Focus performs re handling / cornering?
Looking for a speedy diesel hatchback - new or nearly new - which also holds the road well!
Looking at the newer hatchbacks - put off by the new Golf due to the lack of buttons and the complicated computer system.
could anyone tell me how the A3 and Focus performs re handling / cornering?
Looking for a speedy diesel hatchback - new or nearly new - which also holds the road well!
I've had a couple of Mk3 Focus, a 2016 ZetecS 2.0 TDCi and then my current 2018 ST3 (petrol).
The diesel was essentially a detuned version of the diesel ST, I always felt it lacked a little bit of grunt but nothing a small remap wouldn't fix. If I'd kept it longer then I'd have gone down that route, but ended up going for the petrol ST as it was the car I wanted.
Going off the specialist forums, most diesel ST owners seem pretty pleased with their car and not really any complaints. If I was going diesel again then I'd probably go down that route.
Handling wise, both the ZetecS and ST are spot on (in my opinion). Hold the road well, and a surprisingly smooth ride.
The diesel was essentially a detuned version of the diesel ST, I always felt it lacked a little bit of grunt but nothing a small remap wouldn't fix. If I'd kept it longer then I'd have gone down that route, but ended up going for the petrol ST as it was the car I wanted.
Going off the specialist forums, most diesel ST owners seem pretty pleased with their car and not really any complaints. If I was going diesel again then I'd probably go down that route.
Handling wise, both the ZetecS and ST are spot on (in my opinion). Hold the road well, and a surprisingly smooth ride.
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