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2016 Mini Clubman Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Benefitting from its longer wheelbase, the Clubman has the smoothest ride of any Mini to date. I even preferred its ride to that of the less tightly damped Golf SportWagen except on especially bumpy roads. The Clubman can seem quiet, even on the highway. It often feels like it's... Comparison vehicle: 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI |
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2016 Volkswagen Golf SportsWagen Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh The Volkswagen Golf SportWagen's suspension absorbs large bumps very well, but can feel a touch stiff over the small stuff. I didn't experience the latter in the e-Golf. Blame is probably due a combination of the GSW's lighter unloaded weight and greater cargo capacity. Volkswagen might have tuned the wagon... Comparison vehicle: 2016 Mazda CX-5 |
MINI Cooper S Clubman All4 - the perfect vehicle for the MINIature family 2017 Mini Clubman Pros and Cons Member4023 The chassis is where the Clubman really shines as a "grown up" MINI. It is very stiff and feels robust in a way my MKV VW GTI never did. I was similarly impressed with the MKVII VW GTI chassis, though. Suspension feels more German luxury than sport compact. It eats... Comparison vehicle: 2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI |
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Fun to drive but manual tranny use is overated 2016 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member5864 smooth ride for a hot hatch |
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2015 Kia Soul EV Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh The Soul EV's ride, while far from punishing or even annoying, can feel somewhat busy on subpar roads. The e-Golf, in contrast, has the road manners of a more expensive car. Comparison vehicle: 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI |
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2015 Volkswagen Golf R Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh In ride smoothness, the Volkswagen GTI scored a clear win over the Subaru WRX. This advantage is pretty much gone with the new Golf R, which has a much firmer suspension than the more touring-oriented previous generation Golf R. I haven't driven the WRX STI on public roads, but the... Comparison vehicle: 2015 Subaru WRX |
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2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Though the e-Golf costs about the same as the Soul EV, it rides and generally feels like a much more expensive car. Roads in my area have frost heaves, potholes, and disintegrating pavement to spare. The e-Golf sailed across the lumps almost as if they weren't there. It's tight and... Comparison vehicle: 2015 Kia Soul |
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2015 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 4 Door Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh The new Mini Hardtop, especially the 4 Door with its stretched wheelbase, rides significantly more smoothly than its predecessors. But the ride still can become choppy, especially on the highway. The standard run-flat tires, plus-one'd to 205/40WR18 Pirelli P7s on the tested car, could deserve some, perhaps even most of... Comparison vehicle: 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI |
What to Love (And Hate) About a Mk6 GTI 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member6348 Believe it or not, it rides harder than the European models. Can become a little unnerved over the uneven stuff. The seats help isolate you, but sometime the car shakes about a little bit too much. Overall it's well-damped, but Michigan roads don't help the suspension out in the comfort... |
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2015 Subaru WRX Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh The WRX's new spring and damper tuning strikes a good balance between ride and handling for enthusiasts who'll be driving the car daily on less than perfect streets. It's far more livable than an Evo's and about even with the Focus ST's. But non-enthusiasts (and even enthusiasts who just want... Comparison vehicle: 2015 Volkswagen Golf / GTI |
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2015 Volkwagen GTI Review plus TDI Preview Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Though not entirely free of jiggle and jostle, the GTI rides more smoothly than the more tightly suspended Focus ST. I personally find the Ford's ride livable, so I'd have no qualms at all with the GTI as a daily driver. Both cars are fairly quiet inside when cruising, but... Comparison vehicle: 2014 Ford Focus |
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons Member3671 If I had one thing I could change, it would be that I would go with 17" wheels and tires in the future rather than the 18s. The 18s look a bit better and provide slighlty greater performance tire options, but for my use, the added durability and sidewall depth... |
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Still happy with Golf TDI after first 5,000 miles 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member3466 The TDI has a sports suspension, but the R is lower and stiffer and handles much better. That said, you can cover distance on rough windy roads about equally quickly in either one. The TDI has a better highway ride, for sure. It is amazingly quiet, even... |
2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member3520 The Mazda 3 rides very rough considering the handling performance it provides. By comparison, the GTI rides smoother and delivers slightly better handling. |
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2003 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member5281 Gets jittery as the shocks age. |
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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member5407 This car's ride quality is more in line with a bigger, less nimble car. One of the top reasons I bought this car over others I was considering. |
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2005 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons A member in Vermont, United States Not smooth on bumpy roads and dirt roads. |
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2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons Member5046 225/45 R17 sized tires are not going to be smooth in any car! |
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member4967 |
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2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member979 It is an economy ride but firm and sports like. It is a little noisy from the motor. Firmer seats would make all the difference. The movement of the driver seat is limited and for a taller driver, it makes the best driving position difficult to achieve. |
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2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member4845 |
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2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons A member in California, United States Smooth but not mushy ride. Many compacts feel harsh, the Rabbit does not. |
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons Member3079 It actually has some, which is rare in overcooked small cars. |
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member4272 |
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2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons A member in Rhode Island, United States The overall ride is firm but not brutal. The trade-off is that the feedback is great. |