I looked at a Cupra once. Couldn't walk properly after an 8 mile test drive. The ride is spine-crushing!
I had a GTI for 3 years. Then bought a Leon Cupra and had it for 1,5 years and after that went again with a GTI.I did enjoy the Cupras power but the DSG with K03 still edges it when accelerating from standstill. I have done numerous 0-100kmh measurements with both. Basicly the GTI is much more enjoyable package for me. I just like the general feel of the Golf, interior is miles ahead and I also like the Golfs look a lot better. I love the GTI seats, Cupras seats arent bad but they dont have heating, which is quite important for winter times in Finland.I always felt with Cupra that I didnt get to enjoy the power until I was at illegal speeds. However the GTI smaller turbo picks up quicker and feels like I can utilize all of its performance better. Its hard to explain.. Im still wondering what would a K04 conversion feel like in a GTI but maybe I will never do it.