Which is the better model Golf, Polo or Leon ?

Question 1
Which is the better model Golf, Polo or Leon ?...  I am looking to spend around £6500 for a nice 5 door economical hatchback. I have narrowed it down to VW Golf 1.9/2.0 Tdi, VW Polo 1.4 Tdi or Seat Leon 1.9/2.0Tdi

any comments on which is the 'better' car ?

Thanks

Answers
1)   The Golf and the Leon are basically the same car, so choose whatever you like the look of best.
I'd prefer either to the Polo. - EvelynThe ModifiedDog.

2)   As said the Golf and the Leon are both built on the same base with the same engines so pick the cheapest of those or the one you like best. The Polo is smaller than both and is similar to a Seat Ibiza which it too is based on.
All of these cars come from the Volkswagen Audi Group. No way to say which is best as there is little to choose and I do not know your car needs.

Personally if the Polo is big enough I would go look as a Suzuki Swift as you will get a lot more car for your money, extremely reliable, and it will have less pensioner appeal then the Polo - Timbo is here

3)   My family have had both a Golf and a leon, and i think we are currently using a golf with near the same specs stated. The leon is the same as previously stated but there both great never had a problem with either :) have fun in your new car!! - Joseph H

4)   I will try to give you a sensible answer ! As others state the Golf/Leon are built on the same floor pan and they share engines and other main components. We have a Golf 1.9 TDI SE with 97k miles. It has the DSG auto box. It really picks its feet up the build quality is exceptional there is not a rattle or squeak anywhere, its useless in the snow. I have owned a Seat Ibiza FR TDI 130 which shares the same engine as the Golf and is a serious serious rival to any Polo.The performance is tremendous, economy 47 mpg in general everyday driving, very well screwed together very cheap to insure and tax.The interior quality is good but no where near the VW. I have access to a Seat Leon 2.0 TDI FR. I love that car ! I like the looks against the Golf and the performance is mental, once again, the car interior although good does not measure up to VW. You will only get the old model Polo for that kind of money and although you will get a willing " 3 pot" engine it goes fairly well but nothing like the others and you will struggle to get better than 2 or 3 more miles to the gallon over the other cars. You state from the offset that you want a 5 door hatch so really you need to be looking at the two bigger cars , the Golf/Leon. You will get a MK 5 Golf for your money and you should be able to find the Leon. The residual value of the Leon is very good as they are in much smaller numbers than the Golf. The Leon does have one problem due to its appeal with "young bucks" who can fit all manner of go faster styling , this may not the image you want out of a car. - L G

5)   Nothing wrong with a Polo, but the 1.4TDI can be a bit underpowered. If you want the space, go for the Golf 2.0 TDI. Nothing wrong with the Seat, but body parts might be more difficult to source if your car is ever involved in a collision. - Chris


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Question 2
can i wear 19" or 20" alloys for my passat 2.0 SE 2001?...  

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1)   It came with 16" as standard, You could try but it would be a tight fit, And would scrape against speed bumps etc. - i eat monkeys

2)   Also, when you change wheel sizes, make sure that you have the dealer readjust the odometer, otherwise your mileage and speed will be understated -- i.e., traffic tickets. Your best bet on the wheel size is to call some custom shops who have done it, simply to ask what success (and problems) you might have. I'm sure they'll be happy to share their thoughts. - minstrel_777

3)   Yes, you can wear it, but your driving experience won't be pleasant, you gonna feel all the bumps and stones extremely bad. I would suggest 17 inch with 245 mm tyre. - Olexandr

4)   You can fit 17" wheels with 225.45.17 tyres
or 18" wheels with 225.40.18 tyres
or 19" wheels with 235.35.19 tyres.
I don't think there are any suitable 20" wheels and tyres for the Passat - CDC


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Question 3
My VW Golf MK4 steering wheel appears to be locked and I can't turn the key in the ignition?...  What's going on here? How do I make it back to normal? Thanks

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1)   I have the same car. Its just a safety thing. You can turn the key its just really stiff cos you are effectively unlocking the wheel. - xoxsarahnxox

2)   pump the break and tun the wheel both ways hard then try again. - smarta$$

3)   security measure a lot of cars implement.

just keep trying to turn the key in the ignition while at the same time trying to wiggle the steering wheel free, it can be rather annoying when it happens but it's a good theft deterrant. - perry


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Question 4
my other half has a 2.0lt 8v vw golf mk3 GTi 5 door which discs?...  I would like to replace the brake discs on the front but when I go to parts I get asked which size 280 or 288mm, I have no idea which are the correct size for the damned thing. Or has anyone got an easy way to find out other than measuring them?

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1)   Buy both and return the one you don't need. - Kenny

2)   Measuring them would be easiest. - EvelynThe ModifiedDog.

3)   Neither is the correct size for a MK3 2.0L 8v. You want 256mm vented front discs. The 1996-1999 VR6 MK3 Golfs came with 288mm fronts, and 1995 VR6 Golfs came with the 280mm fronts. - gti_4cefed4


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Question 5
Which VW would you prefer to drive in snow?...  My spouse and I have two cars: a 2003 Golf TDI [manual transmission, front wheel drive, and snow tires (195/65R15)]; or a 2008 VW R32 [DSG transmission, AWD, and all-season tires (225/40ZR18)]. Which of these cars would you pick (and why) to drive in winter?

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1)   I would rather drive the R32, anytime, anywhere. They are awesome. - C.T.

2)   The one with the manual transmission- I don't like automatics. - Eric

3)   In the snow? A 1973-1979 Beetle, but any old Beetle will do. They are tremendously good in the snow. I pass vehicles with 4x4 all the time up hills. I've seen Jeeps be stuck on a hill when I can easily make it up. I never realized how great it was in the snow until I put it to the test.

But between the two, the Golf. Reason is the R32 has a lot of power (easier to break traction), and the Golf has a stick. Stick is always better in the snow. - Aircooled Chick


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