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We'd previously sampled the DSG auto version of the Golf GTi, and while it's good, this six-speed manual is probably the one to pick because it's £1500 cheaper and 9g/km more efficient, dropping the car two BIK bands. That combination adds up to a saving of £324 per year in BIK alone, without factoring in the 3.0mpg advantage of the manual. It also means a 3.4p per mile advantage, which is very impressive at 139g/km compared with a Ford Focus ST's 169g/km.
The Golf GTi is excellent in terms of combining performance with lower medium hatchback practicality, and though a cracking-handling hot hatch, is an easy car to live with day-to-day.
The aforementioned Ford Focus ST is the most logical five-door rival, but others to consider include the Audi S3 and Skoda Octavia vRS. However, the Golf's all-round excellence make it a clear winner on both logic and desirability - and the manual is the one to select.
| Volkswagen Golf GTi 5dr manual | |
| P11D price | £26,320 |
| Model price range | £16,495-£28,895 |
| Fuel consumption | 47.1mpg |
| CO2 (tax) | 139g/km (19%) |
| BIK 20/40% per month | £83/£167 |
| Service interval | variable miles |
| Insurance (1-50) | group 29 |
| Warranty | 3yrs/60,000 mls |
| Boot space min/max | 380/1270 litres |
| Engine size/power | 1984cc/220hp |
| Top speed/0-62mph | 152mph/6.5secs |
| On sale | Summer 2013 |
VerdictGreat car and, for the performance, reasonable efficiency and costs. |
8/10 |
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