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slynch23:
I’m about to sell my Mk5 GTI and was going to get a mk6 but since I started looking I’ve noticed you can get a mk6 R for very similar money! One reason I’m selling the Mk5 is because I want something slightly better on fuel but I don’t think the R will be. Has anyone had or driven both? Is the R a much better car?

Clarkj93:
The R variant uses the same engine as the your mk5 gti anyway so do the edition 35 mk6 gti. I've never been in a mk6 but from what I've heard they share a lot of the stuff from a mk5 so not much of a move forward, very similar car.

If fuel economy is important to you then get yourself a GTD.

Hypertuned:
I've driven the MK5 GTi, MK6 GTi and I own a MK6R. A GTi will always be better than an R when comparing them for fuel economy because they weigh less.
Mk5 GTi manual = 1372KG - 35MPG comb.
MK6 GTi manual = 1393KG - 39MPG comb.
MK6R manual = 1521KG - 33MPG combined.
Stock the GTi also more fun to drive but the R gets off the line much better.
MK5 Gti & MK6R use the same EA113 engine, but the MK6 GTi uses the EA888, which is more fuel efficient.

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slynch23:
Are all mk6 GTI’s chain driven? Or did they switch back to cam belts towards the end?

Fuel economy isn’t a huge part of it as I don’t do too many miles, but I want something that’s a bit better around town that my Mk5, which a mk6 is

I went to see a mk6 on the weekend, similar to a Mk5 but a lot more modern and the build quality felt a lot better.

imprezzaworks:
Save money on fuel. Spend money on a new car 👍

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