Phil please dont make assumptions. 
I have driven a MK5 GTI. And I was impressed and I was surprised and I loved it. I drove the 1.4TSI and considering there is only 1.2 second missing on its 0-100 times I would love to know how the 1.4 is all so different? Have you driven both back to back?
I have driven the 1.4 170 TSI in the mk5 though, didnt like it as it feels like it runs outa puff higher up the rev range, and seems to give the impression its a diesel, as theres loads of torque low down the rev range, then tails off badly. Too different cars totally in their characteristics.
I still think that the Mk6 is too refined now, too quiet ,and not as envolving to drive. The sensation isnt there. The looks of it except the rear are not as good. It would cost at least 10k to change, and for what benefit??. There isnt anything that you could say is worth making the change. The mark 4 to 5, now thats different. Mk5 to 6..same money to change, no way in a million years.
Ive drawn to this conclusion...........imo
If you havent got a mk5 or never had one, get the Mk6, but as an owner of a 5, its not a step foward that justifys the cost stated above.
It kind of reminds be of the Audi S3, not everyones cuppa Tea, but appeals to some and not others.
Everyone has different thoughts on it. Everyone thats Posted HAS driven one and have all said the same.(in many examples)
If its that good, why hasnt many tabloids made bigger news of it?? nor why didnt TopGear this season Didnt even Give it a mention??
Thats my thoughts on it.
Cheaper to produce ,quicker to build (VW Say), more to pay, and now even longer to wait for one!! . The four dont add up.
Hoping the R20 isnt overpriced into the BMW price range 135.
