ClubSport

[rdfcpete]

I'm guessing then, given that it matches the power of the latest Cupra on overboost, that the Clubsport has that engine and not the 7R engine, is that right?

 

[Shoduchi]

I'm guessing then, given that it matches the power of the latest Cupra on overboost, that the Clubsport has that engine and not the 7R engine, is that right?

 

The Cupra 280 has a CJXA or a CJXB engine. The Golf 7 R has a CJXC engine. I don't know if the turbo is different between those engines.

[Adam0604]

With this being 2WD and only 10hp shy of the R, AND looking to be same sort of price bracket
Why you would you get this over the R that is 4WD ...
Just because its special edition?

Personal preference I guess but I would go with the R hands down everytime.

[sub39h]

With this being 2WD and only 10hp shy of the R, AND looking to be same sort of price bracket
Why you would you get this over the R that is 4WD ...
Just because its special edition?

Personal preference I guess but I would go with the R hands down everytime.

I prefer the way it looks and it'll be more exclusive given that Rs were being given away on cheap lease deals a while ago.

It's also a little more focussed (supposedly). I'd imagine it'll have a very different character. It'll also be cheaper.

And buckets.

[rich83]

With this being 2WD and only 10hp shy of the R, AND looking to be same sort of price bracket
Why you would you get this over the R that is 4WD ...
Just because its special edition?

Personal preference I guess but I would go with the R hands down everytime.

Because everyone and his dog has got a MK7 R and thats boring.

[Adam0604]

Hmm I guess for exclusivity I can see the appeal, but if they aren't being produced in limited numbers, as it's a special edition instead, the exact same thing is going to happen with these anyway surely with everyone getting one.

[rich83]

Hmm I guess for exclusivity I can see the appeal, but if they aren't being produced in limited numbers, as it's a special edition instead, the exact same thing is going to happen with these anyway surely with everyone getting one.

The only reason there are so many golf Rs out there is becuase they sold them all cheap on lease deals. Hopefully they wont do that with the CS

[Shoduchi]

Just checked ETKA and the Clubsport, the Cupra 280, the R and the S3 share the same components (CJXB, CJXC, CJXE and CYFB), so they all have the same tuning potential.

[S2 Ant]

ClubSport does look very good and looks to have the same kind of bucket seats as my GTi as well which is another plus.

Its likely to hold value better against the other more common models too. Certainly interesting if it is the same spec engine as the R though and just de-tuned!

[sub39h]

Looks like prices are available on the new pricelist on the VW website. Buckets aren't standard unfortunately

[Shoduchi]

Looking at the prices, they're too high IMO. It might make more sense to get one over the R in places where it rarely rains or if a person prefers the exclusivity of owning one.

[sub39h]

Looking at the prices, they're too high IMO. It might make more sense to get one over the R in places where it rarely rains or if a person prefers the exclusivity of owning one.

I think it'll have a different character to the R - much like the Edition 35 vs the Mk6 R. I still think on balance I'd prefer a Clubsport, and the exclusivity will hopefully mean it holds it value better when the cheap lease Rs start hitting the second hand market.

[AJP]

There's something about that exclusivity. Saw an ed35 a few weeks ago. Quite surprised, as they seem mega rare. Looked tidy.

So the Clubsport is essentially an ed40. Certain buyers will lap this up over the R.

[Shoduchi]

Some will, I'm sure, but I bet only the more knowledged about Golfs and hot hatchbacks. The R for the random person who looks for a good all-rounder car will be a better option due to the 4 motion capability.

[Nasir]

The interior with those buckets is beautiful. But again...not standard?!