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VW Golf GTI Clubsport

3 years ago

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Writer:

Dan Prosser | Ti co-founder

Date:

16 March 2021

There are a couple of problems with the VW Golf GTI Clubsport. The first is the Honda Civic Type R, which is altogether more rewarding to drive. The second is the VW Golf R, which is only marginally more expensive. And whereas the standard Golf GTI is available with a manual gearbox, this faster Clubsport model is DSG only. It’s one reason why the Honda is more entertaining, though the Japanese car also has a better chassis and crisper steering.

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