How do you think the Cupra R would have compared between the two (Type R + GTI). Would there be much difference?
Well, wholly depends on the driver like, but id say the R would give the Civic troubles - but would struggle to keep near the GTI on the really tough twisty stuff, the new chassis is just so so sooooooo much better.
I've had a Type R and a LCR and I have to say the Type R inspires much more confidence on the rough stuff but it's a nightmare to keep on the boil. Can't speak for the GTI cos I've never driven one.
I think it goes back to what i said in my first point Paul, although the R is a much better car than my Cupra, it still ultimately suffers the same downfalls, a poor chassis and poorly setup suspension which hurt it on anything but billiard table like roads.
The Type R handles superbly, but on a twisty road is very difficult to keep above 6000rpm all the time.... the Leons suffer from poor suspension on the technical stuff, while the GTI with near zero lag and a fantastic chassis and balance can make mincemeat out of higher powered cars because it can carry so much speed through corners and change direction in the blink of an eye.
The Type R handles superbly, but on a twisty road is very difficult to keep above 6000rpm all the time.... the Leons suffer from poor suspension on the technical stuff, while the GTI with near zero lag and a fantastic chassis and balance can make mincemeat out of higher powered cars because it can carry so much speed through corners and change direction in the blink of an eye.
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