{"id":7871,"date":"2014-03-12T05:54:04","date_gmt":"2014-03-12T05:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=7871"},"modified":"2014-03-26T08:39:49","modified_gmt":"2014-03-26T08:39:49","slug":"diesel-hot-hatches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/diesel-hot-hatches\/","title":{"rendered":"Diesel Hot Hatches"},"content":{"rendered":"
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VW Golf GTi<\/p><\/div>\n

\u00a0Diesel hot hatches offer a sublime blend of prudent running costs and silly horsepower. But are these performance diesels good enough to turn the head of a GTI enthusiast? We drive the Octavia RS, the VW Golf GTD and the Volvos R Design to find out<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Skoda Octavia RS<\/strong><\/p>\n

At first glance it appears to be just a regular Octavia; some changes have been made to the bumper, there\u2019s newly designed fog lights, distinctive air inlets and a new front grille but overall the effect is very understated. \u00a0Once nestled into the supportive seats, the sporty feeling is evident thanks to the brushed aluminium trim, ambient door handle lighting, alloy pedals and low driving position.<\/p>\n

Lurking beneath the bonnet is a 184bhp 2.0-litre TDI engine that hurtles the RS from 0-100kph in just 8.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 230 km\/h, it is also more efficient, using 19 per cent less fuel. \u00a0A host of new efficiency systems including Start-Stop and Brake Energy Regeneration\u00a0have enhanced its fuel sipping abilities. A six-speed manual gearbox is standard, with a six-speed DSG dual clutch automatic optional. There is also a 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine option for the RS models.<\/p>\n

It’s also significantly cheaper than a Golf GTI, a five door 2.0 TDi RS starts at \u20ac32,745 when compared to \u20ac35,500\u00a0 for a\u00a0 five door GTi . And by running on diesel, the Octavia is predictably superior to that of any petrol hot hatch. Skoda claims up to 4.6 litres per 100 km and 119g\/km.<\/p>\n

Equipped with a chassis lowered by 12 millimetres the Octavia RS also gets a sports suspension as standard and a new XDS electronic differential integrated into the electronic stability control (ESC) which helps reduce under steer and improve traction through the corners. On the road the steering is direct, the gear change is slick and the handling super sharp. It also feels far faster than the official performance figures suggest. With diesel it\u2019s all about mid range performance and the Octavia does not disappoint. \u00a0The ride is reassuringly firm and while never unduly harsh on bad roads the bumps are noticeable.<\/p>\n

The Skoda\u00a0Octavia\u00a0RS is available in Combi or estate version or five door hatch. The RS its one of the best all round cars available today, it is spacious, fast, comfortable and economical to run but purely as a hot hatch we would have preferred a bit more refinement and a bit more fun at lower speeds.<\/p>\n

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\"Skoda<\/a>

Skoda Octavia<\/p><\/div>\n

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Golf GTD<\/strong><\/p>\n

While the styling of the VW Golf GTD is a lesson in restrained minimalism subtle visual sporting cues are evident and include a black-matte honeycomb grille, smoked LED rear lights, chrome dual tailpipes, 17-inch alloy wheels, side skirts and large roof spoiler.<\/p>\n

Inside the quality is unrivalled and it is beautifully built and spacious. Unique touches such as the tartan sports seats and a black roof lining, sports steering wheel, golf ball toped gearshift\u00a0and stainless-steel pedals distinguish it sufficiently from the standard Golf.\u00a0If the Octavia is all about understated performance the GTD is an exercise in pure refinement. Put your foot to the floor and the response is instant and the rumble from the diesel engine is barely audible once you’re up to speed.<\/p>\n

Volkswagen had increased the torque by almost 10 per cent from the previous model to 380 Nm and on the road the car just oozes pure pulling power. Spend some time with the GTD and it begins to feels like a very different car than its sibling, it is so much more than an accountant\u2019s GTi.<\/p>\n

The steering is perfectly weighted and is razor sharp, sweep through bend and it is grippy and balanced in equal measure and delivers the sort of agility most driving enthusiasts crave.<\/p>\n

As standard you get 17-inch alloy wheels, GTD decorative insets, twin tailpipes, a unique radiator grille, steering wheel, bumpers and a GTD emblem. Inside \u00a0there\u2019s Bluetooth, electric windows, air conditioning and cruise control.<\/p>\n

At 1,377kg the GTD weighs 26kg more than the GTI and has 36 bhp less, on top of that is it costs nearly \u20ac2,000 more and therein lies the problem. The GTD is super to drive, cheaper to run and tax and is far less thirsty \u00a0but it\u2019s not as engaging as the GTI so essentially, in hot hatch terms, \u00a0you are paying more for less.<\/p>\n

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\"VW<\/a>

VW Golf GTD<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u00a0Volvo’s 174bhp V40 D4 R-Design Lux<\/strong><\/p>\n

The V40\u00a0premium compact hatch marked a radical departure for Volvo and has the potential to change your view of Volvo forever. Stunning inside and out in regular trim specify it in\u00a0R-Design\u00a0trim and the sporty stance is enhanced by five-spoke diamond cut 17 inch alloys with matching silver wing mirrors twin, chrome exhaust pipes and LED running lights<\/p>\n

Slipping into the cabin you are immediately reassured by the simple and stylish Swedish interior.\u00a0 This minimalist design is both practical and functional. The main controls of the futuristic-looking floating centre console are small and a little fiddly but the supremely comfortable sculptured leather sports seats more than compensate. The R-Design adds a sports steering wheel, sports pedals and aluminium inlays. The seats feature a blend of black Nubuck textile and perforated leather, crowned by an embroidered\u00a0R-Design\u00a0logo with a blue “R”.<\/p>\n

Our test car was powered by 177bhp\u00a0D4\u00a0diesel which is the least powerful of three models tested but this potent 2.0-litre 5-cylinder turbo-diesel delivers the most torque with 400Nms on tap.<\/p>\n

It goes from rest to 100km\/h in just 9.6 seconds and returns a very frugal 65.7mpg. \u00a0While it feels slower that both the RS and the GTD initially once up to speed the extra torque is evident and it is punchy and powerful. Like other models in the line-up the V40 D4 has a firm ride and handles beautifully, perfectly balanced with direct steering.\u00a0 Over rough surfaces although it is a little too firm for most tastes but it is a very rewarding car to drive. However in the company of the RS and GTD flaws become apparent; both offer far more confidence inspiring handling and a feedback that is lacking from the V40.<\/p>\n

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\"Volvo<\/a>

Volvo V40 R-Design<\/p><\/div>\n

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Verdict<\/strong><\/p>\n

Only time spent on a race track could truly separate these three cars but on the day to day grind there is little between them. \u00a0The RS is the most spacious the GTD the most frugal and the V40 easily the most stylish. On the road all three are cars great to drive and make far more sense in these lean times than the petrol option.<\/p>\n

But while the GTI is thirstier and running cost are higher when that seductive low grumble emanates from the tailpipes, I smile and all thoughts of a diesel hot hatch disappear.<\/p>\n

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<\/td>\nSkoda Octavia RS Combi TDI<\/td>\nVolkswagen Golf GTD<\/td>\nVolvo V40 D4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine<\/td>\n1968cc<\/td>\n\u00a01968cc<\/td>\n1968cc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max speed<\/td>\n230 km\/h<\/td>\n\u00a0230 km\/h<\/td>\n220km\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0-100km\/h<\/td>\n8.2 seconds<\/td>\n7.5 seconds<\/td>\n8.6 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power<\/td>\n184hp at 3,500- to 4,000<\/td>\n184hp at 3,500- to 4,000<\/td>\n177hp at 3,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Torque<\/td>\n380Nm at 1,750- to 3,000<\/td>\n\u00a0380Nm at 1,750- to 3,250<\/td>\n400Nm at 1,750- to 2,750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CO2<\/sub><\/span>\u00a0emissions<\/span><\/td>\n119g\/km (Band A4, \u20ac200)<\/td>\n\u00a0109g\/km (Band A3, \u20ac190)<\/td>\n\u00a0114g\/km (Band A4, \u20ac200 )<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fuel<\/td>\n61.4mpg (4.6 l\/100km)<\/td>\n\u00a067.3mpg (4.2 l\/100km)<\/td>\n65.7mpg (4.3 l\/100km)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price:<\/td>\n\u00a0\u20ac33,745 as tested<\/td>\n\u20ac40,661 as tested<\/td>\n\u20ac35,136 as tested<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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For more information on each car tested here<\/p>\n

Volkswagen GTD –\u00a0check out\u00a0Volkswagen.ie<\/a>\u00a0or the\u00a0VW Ireland\u00a0Facebook\u00a0<\/a>page.
\nSkoda Octavia RS –\u00a0check out\u00a0skoda.ie<\/a>\u00a0or the Skoda\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0page
\nVolvo V40 –\u00a0check out\u00a0Volvo Ireland\u2019s website \u00a0<\/a>or the\u00a0Volvo Ireland\u00a0Facebook\u00a0<\/a>page.<\/p>\n

A version of this article appeared, by the author, in the Sunday Independent<\/em><\/p>\n

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Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/p>\n

12th March, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

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