Saxo Vs Golf - Saxperience

BrownBoy3z · 20th January 2009, 23:46

I am going to get a car soon, but i am not sure whether to get a mk4 1.4 Golf or a 1.4 west coast Saxo.
I would like to know which car is faster, i believe that the Saxo is lighter so it would start off quicker but will the golf catch up eventually?

It is not only the speed that bothers me, but also that the Saxo's interior is not very nice compared to the golfs.

Could any one on here help me choose between the Saxo or the Golf. Thanks

saxokid100 · 20th January 2009, 23:48

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Originally Posted by BrownBoy3z

I am going to get a car soon, but i am not sure whether to get a mk4 1.4 Golf or a 1.4 west coast Saxo.
I would like to know which car is faster, i believe that the Saxo is lighter so it would start off quicker but will the golf catch up eventually?

It is not only the speed that bothers me, but also that the Saxo's interior is not very nice compared to the golfs.

Could any one on here help me choose between the Saxo or the Golf. Thanks

Well ide say saxo!! but then the only saxo ide have would be mk2 vts.......

16v power.................

rossj · 20th January 2009, 23:49

Money you will pay for a 1.4 golf surly you could get a furio or VTR?

But yea acceleration saxo would be quicker after about 60 golf would probs catch up.

CHIP · 20th January 2009, 23:54

Depends what your after. The Sax would be quicker and more fun to drive. But the Golf would be a cosier place to be. Also, i believe you'd be paying more for the Golf as the Mk4's hold money well.

They're two different types of cars tbf, so you cant really compare them.

Tony · 21st January 2009, 00:04

I cannot imagine the Golf being faster than the Saxo but I'd have the Golf over the Saxo anytime at my age. But this sounds like its for your first car and you'd probably have more fun in the Saxo and it'd be cheaper to run. I can imagine a 1.4 Golf feeling really underpowered.

You made me laugh with 'i believe that the Saxo is lighter so it would start off quicker but will the golf catch up eventually?' , its like you're getting ready for your 'trafik lite rinses bruv'. It would be like comparing a Slug and Snail and asking if the Snail would catch the Slug eventually, neither car will break any speed records.

In summary, Id go for the Golf.

PSPDan · 21st January 2009, 00:16

Depends what you're after. Personally I'd say anything less than a 1.6 Golf will feel very underpowered and seriously underwhelming to drive. The saxo will be nippy and they are very fun cars to drive. Tbh this is an impossible comparison to make because they are cars that you would want for completely different reasons. Safety, comfort, practicality? Golf. Fun, err... fun, fun? Saxo.

Robn1987 · 21st January 2009, 01:06

CITROEN SAXO SPECIAL EDITIONS 1.4i West Coast 3dr

Technical Data

ummary
Body Style Hatchback
Engine Size 1360 cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Number of Doors 3
Number of Seats 5
Gearbox Type MANUAL
co2 Emissions 164 g/km
Insurance Group 5

Technical Data

erformance & Economy
Fuel Consumption (Urban) 29.7 mpg
Fuel Consumption (ExtraUrban) 52.3 mpg
Fuel Consumption (Combined) 40.9 mpg
0-62mph 11.2 seconds
Top Speed 109 mph
Cylinders 4
Number of Valves 8 V
Engine Power 75 bhp
Engine Torque 82 lbs/ft

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF HATCHBACK 1.4 S 5dr

Technical Data

ummary
Body Style Hatchback
Engine Size 1390 cc
Fuel Type Petrol
Number of Doors 5
Number of Seats 5
Gearbox Type MANUAL
co2 Emissions 163 g/km
Insurance Group 4

Technical Data

erformance & Economy
Fuel Consumption (Urban) 31 mpg
Fuel Consumption (ExtraUrban) 51.4 mpg
Fuel Consumption (Combined) 41.5 mpg
0-62mph 14 seconds
Top Speed 106 mph
Cylinders 4
Number of Valves 16 V
Engine Power 75 bhp
Engine Torque 93 lbs/ft

Hope this helps i have a Golf MK4 GTi and as mentioned above its alot comfier but the saxo vts i also own is more fun to drive, hence Saxo = Track Day Car / Golf = Daily Driving

Day_hughes · 21st January 2009, 01:32

a mate round mine has a Golf 1.4S, sits sweet on his 17/18 alloys and looks the part. i myself would just decide on opinion really.. golf the more practical choice an the saxo with the attitude.

bpm · 21st January 2009, 10:41

Totally different cars. With the golf youre paying for a higher level of refinment and safety but the car is going to cost a lot more. The saxo is cheaper, faster, lighter and more fun.

Depends what you want it for, saxo is fun and easily modified, even repairs are cheaper. If you just want a daily driver for work the golfs heavier and more comfortable.

Dan · 21st January 2009, 10:46

I would go for the golf if its your first car as it is far safer than the saxo but will probably be a little more expensive to run with it being heavy.

I had a 1.4 golf for a week a few years back, very comfy cars and lovely to drive but not very nippy.

Ste-88 · 21st January 2009, 10:58

Golf all day long.

Hold their price, easy to make look nice, isn't french crap.

betty02 · 21st January 2009, 11:32

have the golf any day