Differences between models

[Benj]

Hi,

im currently scouring the market for a 6R for myself. and just wanting to know the differences between the model types other than the engine size?

obviously the gti has major styling differences to the other models but am i right in thinking every other model of the 6R is the same styling wise? other than some having foglights, im struggling to find any other differences.

for example... to look at... is a 1.2 S the same as a 1.4 SE ? other than whats under the bonnet im struggling to tell them apart. apart from maybe alloy wheels.

let me know people

[jammydodger]

So there's a few models that have been replaced/discontinued. From 2012, all models got DAB and from Match up they got Bluetooth.

Current models:-
Old S (2009-2012) - this is the most basic model which came with single din CD player (RCD210) and front electric windows, gloss black surrounds.
New S (2012+) - this came with a double din CD player (RCD310) with DAB and an AUX port.
SA/C - exactly the same as the S but has air conditioning and a chilled glove box.
Match (2011+) - This replaced the SE and Moda/ModaA/C, it had upgraded headlights compared to the S and S A/C, better seats, front fog lights, tinted windows, 15" alloys, RCD310 stereo without DAB, front and rear electric windows, AUX port, MDI unit, electric and heated wing mirrors, vanity mirrors, matte chrome surrounds, midline speedo, tyre pressure monitor and colour coded wing mirrors and door handles.
SEL (2009+) - Same spec as the Match bar the tinted windows but came with 16" alloys, footwell lights, leather steering wheel, gear knob, handbrake, arm rest, chrome lower front grille and a rear exhaust cutout.
R-Line (2012+) - Has Match spec but came with a fancy body kit, sport seats, 16" alloys and a flat bottomed leather steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake.
BlueGT (2013+) - Match spec ontop of the GTI body kit, sports seats, leather flat bottomed steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake, 17" alloys as well as a highline speedo cluster and of course the fancy cylinder switch off technology.
GTI (2010+) - Match spec, fancy body kit, 17" alloys, sport seats and highline speedo cluster.
Bluemotion (2010+) - This was only available in 1.2 TDi form, it was the SA/C with RCD310, leather steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake, midline speedo, arm rest, fog lights, 15" alloys, electric and heated wing mirrors, matte chrome surrounds, body coloured door mirrors and door handles and cruise control.

Discontinued Models
Moda (2009-2011) - This had upgraded headlights compared to the S and S A/C, better seats, front fog lights, tinted windows, 15" alloys, RCD310 stereo without DAB, AUX port, MDI unit, electric and heated wing mirrors, front and rear electric windows, vanity mirrors, matte chrome surrounds and colour coded wing mirrors and door handles.
Moda A/C - Same as Moda but has air conditioning and a chilled glove box
SE (2009-2011) - This had upgraded headlights compared to the S and S A/C, better seats, 15" alloys, RCD310 stereo without DAB, AUX port, electric and heated wing mirrors, front and rear electric windows vanity mirrors, matte chrome surrounds and colour coded wing mirrors and door handles.

Engine wise:
1.2 - came with 2 variants 60bhp and 70bhp came with all models upto Match, SE, Moda and Moda A/C
1.4 - 2 variants, both had 85bhp manual or DSG only available on model SE, Match and SEL (always has exhaust cut out)
1.6 TDI - 2 variants 75bhp and 90bhp, 75 was available on SE only and discontinued in 2010 and replaced with the 1.2 TDI, the 90bhp variant is still available in SEL trim only
1.2 TDI - 2 variants with or without Stop Start, 75bhp, available in SE and Match (without stop start) and Bluemotion (with stop start)
1.2 TSI - 105bhp available in SEL and R-Line trim
1.4 TSI - 180bhp available in GTI
1.4 TSI with ACT - 140bhp available in BlueGT

[Benj]

So there's a few models that have been replaced/discontinued. From 2012, all models got DAB and from Match up they got Bluetooth.

Current models:-
Old S (2009-2012) - this is the most basic model which came with single din CD player (RCD210) and front electric windows, gloss black surrounds.
New S (2012+) - this came with a double din CD player (RCD310) with DAB and an AUX port.
SA/C - exactly the same as the S but has air conditioning and a chilled glove box.
Match (2011+) - This replaced the SE and Moda/ModaA/C, it had upgraded headlights compared to the S and S A/C, better seats, front fog lights, tinted windows, 15" alloys, RCD310 stereo without DAB, front and rear electric windows, AUX port, MDI unit, electric and heated wing mirrors, vanity mirrors, matte chrome surrounds, midline speedo, tyre pressure monitor and colour coded wing mirrors and door handles.
SEL (2009+) - Same spec as the Match bar the tinted windows but came with 16" alloys, footwell lights, leather steering wheel, gear knob, handbrake, arm rest, chrome lower front grille and a rear exhaust cutout.
R-Line (2012+) - Has Match spec but came with a fancy body kit, sport seats, 16" alloys and a flat bottomed leather steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake.
BlueGT (2013+) - Match spec ontop of the GTI body kit, sports seats, leather flat bottomed steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake, 17" alloys as well as a highline speedo cluster and of course the fancy cylinder switch off technology.
GTI (2010+) - Match spec, fancy body kit, 17" alloys, sport seats and highline speedo cluster.
Bluemotion (2010+) - This was only available in 1.2 TDi form, it was the SA/C with RCD310, leather steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake, midline speedo, arm rest, fog lights, 15" alloys, electric and heated wing mirrors, matte chrome surrounds, body coloured door mirrors and door handles and cruise control.

Discontinued Models
Moda (2009-2011) - This had upgraded headlights compared to the S and S A/C, better seats, front fog lights, tinted windows, 15" alloys, RCD310 stereo without DAB, AUX port, MDI unit, electric and heated wing mirrors, front and rear electric windows, vanity mirrors, matte chrome surrounds and colour coded wing mirrors and door handles.
Moda A/C - Same as Moda but has air conditioning and a chilled glove box
SE (2009-2011) - This had upgraded headlights compared to the S and S A/C, better seats, 15" alloys, RCD310 stereo without DAB, AUX port, electric and heated wing mirrors, front and rear electric windows vanity mirrors, matte chrome surrounds and colour coded wing mirrors and door handles.

Engine wise:
1.2 - came with 2 variants 60bhp and 70bhp came with all models upto Match, SE, Moda and Moda A/C
1.4 - 2 variants, both had 85bhp manual or DSG only available on model SE, Match and SEL (always has exhaust cut out)
1.6 TDI - 2 variants 75bhp and 90bhp, 75 was available on SE only and discontinued in 2010 and replaced with the 1.2 TDI, the 90bhp variant is still available in SEL trim only
1.2 TDI - 2 variants with or without Stop Start, 75bhp, available in SE and Match (without stop start) and Bluemotion (with stop start)
1.2 TSI - 105bhp available in SEL and R-Line trim
1.4 TSI - 180bhp available in GTI
1.4 TSI with ACT - 140bhp available in BlueGT

Wow. That's a lot of info thanks!

Kind of a lot to take in and is a bit confusing.

But basically, does everything that isn't a GTI or R model have the same bodywork? Does a 1.2 look Identical to a 1.4 or 1.6 apart from maybe the fog lights and wheels and obviously what's under the bonnet.

[hornmeister]

I think there might be a grille difference with soem models as well, some have lines across the middle in silver SEL? Minor I know

[alexperkins]

Match also now has bluetooth installed as standard

[vc-10]

The S and Bluemotion have the 'Trendline' cabin, with cheapo door trims, no split rear seat, a single dome light rather than individual reading lights, and have the single bulb headlamps. The S also has a basic black grille, with no chrome strips in it.
The SE, Match, Moda, and SEL all have a nicer cabin, with a chrome strip in the grille between the VW logo and the headlamps. The SEL also gains a strip around the centre air vent below the number plate. Apart from the SE they also all have front fog lights. They are based off the continental 'Comfortline' spec.

Since mid 2012 all cars have had the RCD310 radio with an aux-in and DAB. Before then, the S had the RCD210 with no aux (and no rear speakers?). The Match, Moda, and SEL also all have the MDI connector in the glove box too, which has been an option on the others.

The R-Line, GTI, and BlueGT have all had the nice cabins, bodykits, and the RCD310 with MDI.

Regarding which car you go for, it all depends on what your budget is, what your preferences are, and how many miles you'll be doing.

Edit: and also the S and R-Line Style lack remote locking and electric mirrors, which are standard on everything else.