Which gen. GTI is the best?

[tynebeach]

Just curious, but how come you like the A1 generation better?

[BertOx]

This is going to be the best Golf yet :frog:

[JUS_GT_EYEZ]

Originally posted by tynebeach
Anyone out there? Does anyone know when the different generations started? and the horsepower that they came stock with?

a1 = >84
a2 = 85-92
a3 = 92-98
a4 = 99- present

those are approx off the top of my head. as far as hp? Not sure

all of the years had nice hp to weight ratio. my favorite is a4 but i also owned an a2 and it was a blast to drive...

[evo2885]

I like the A3 and A4 models. But if i really had to choose as if it were a matter of life or death.
I would probably say the A4 cuz i'm getting one pretty soon so i'm really excited !!!!!
peace !!! out!!!!
:bandit: :grey: :sun:

[twisted_axel]

to all of those who don't like the A 2 i have to say the A 2 with the G 60 special edition which most of you will never see but the A 2 with the VR6 conversion is the best out of all of them


AXEL
Peace see you on the autobahns NOT!!!!

[ispyGTI]

A1 hands down. I have an A2 GTI, its fun... Ive had an A3 GTI, it was funner... but by far the A1 is funnest. Its so light and simple to do swaps or mods on. Chirp tires in 1-3 and beat every car off the line. And they are much more rare and harder to come by compared to the others.

[Deakins]

I agree, the A1 is the best GTi, I love mine.
But the A4 is a better car.

[kap0ne]

1988 gti 16v

[hpguyrwd]

The A1 and A2 seem to be the purer driver's car. The A3 and A4 are much nicer, but they just dont have any spirit like the old ones. The A1&A2 will make you giggle like a school girl sometimes and make you want to die sometimes<dang CIS-e>. The newer ones are nice and quiet and surprisingly quick but wallow in the twisties like a bloated hippo but can be made to handle nicely, but overall my votes goes to the A2. Best overall compromise.

[Racingforspain]

Both, 2nd and 4th gen. are best in terms of good-look to me.

So my preferences are as follows:

1st.- 2nd gen.

2nd.- 4th gen.

3rd.- 1st gen.

4th.- 3rd gen.

Cheers!

[Jastor]

Not sure about the rest but in the United States the A1 GTI was offered from 1983-1984 only, and I believe stock HP was somewhere in the neighborhood of 90hp.

Sean

[Deakins]

Correct, but in "Europe" aka Germany, they introduced it in 1976 with the 110hp 1.6L engine from the Audi 80 GTE.

[GreatOne01]

I prefer the Mk3 GTI just because of the looks

[Deakins]

Originally posted by JUS_GT_EYEZ

a1 = >84
a2 = 85-92
a3 = 92-98
a4 = 99- present

those are approx off the top of my head. as far as hp? Not sure

Iv'e made a list of all the GTi versions from 1976-, there is still a few holes, but I'm almost done.

mk1 Golf Sport 1973-1974
mk1 Golf GTi 1975-1982, EG , 1.6L, 110hp
mk1 Golf GTi Conv. 1980-1993, EG , 1.6L, 110hp
mk1 Golf GTi 1.8 1982-1983, DX , 1.8L, 112hp
mk2 Golf GTi 1984-1987, EV , 1.8L, 112hp
mk2 Golf GTi 1986-1991, PF , 1.8L, 107hp
mk2 Golf GTi 16v 1985-1989, KR , 1.8L, 139hp
mk2 Golf GTi 16v 1985-1991, PL , 1.8L, 129hp
mk2 Golf Rallye 1989 , 1H , 1.8L, 160hp
mk2 Golf Limited 1990 , xx , 1.8L, 210hp
mk2 Golf G60 1990-1991, PG , 1,8L, 160hp
mk3 Golf GTi 1991-1994, 2E , 2.0L, 115hp
mk3 Golf GTi 16v 1992-199x, ABF, 2.0L, 150hp
mk3 Golf GTi VR6 1992-1999, AAA, 2.8L, 174hp
mk3 Golf GTi VR6 Sn 1994-1999, ABV, 2.9L, 190hp
mk4 Golf GTi 1999-199x, AGG, 2.0L, 115hp
mk4 Golf GTi 20v 1999-199x, AGN, 2.0L, 125hp
mk4 Golf Gti V5 1999- , AGZ, 2.3L, 170hp
mk4 Golf GTi 1.8t 1999- , AGU, 1.8L, 150hp
mk4 Golf GTi V6 1999- , xxx, 2.8L, 204hp
mk4 Golf GTi 25. ana. 2002 , AWP, 1.8L, 180hp
mk4 Golf GTi 337 Ed. 2002 , AWP, 1.8L, 180hp

European models btw.

[tynebeach]

sweet, thanks for the specs!