Bollocks is the 1.8 8v quicker than the dervs. But anyway, that's besides the point.
The XSi engine pretty much IS the gti engine, except it doesn't have the extra weight because most of that's made up by the huge manifolds on the '6. Also, there's a lot less difference than on paper, as Peugeot over-egged the 6's power figures and under-stated the XSi so the GTi6 would still sell. The main advantage is actually the 6's higher rev limit as standard. FFS get it right man. :p
If you're going to get a petrol i'd say don't get the gti engine, i've always been disappointed when i've driven one and it comes with plenty of gti tax. Either one of the 16vs are good, but personally i'd go with the 1.8, substantially lighter as Niall says. That said, i wouldn't go with the petrol at all lol.
The XSi engine pretty much IS the gti engine, except it doesn't have the extra weight because most of that's made up by the huge manifolds on the '6. Also, there's a lot less difference than on paper, as Peugeot over-egged the 6's power figures and under-stated the XSi so the GTi6 would still sell. The main advantage is actually the 6's higher rev limit as standard. FFS get it right man. :p
If you're going to get a petrol i'd say don't get the gti engine, i've always been disappointed when i've driven one and it comes with plenty of gti tax. Either one of the 16vs are good, but personally i'd go with the 1.8, substantially lighter as Niall says. That said, i wouldn't go with the petrol at all lol.
