highly recommend a diesel but my 110bhp without mods costs more to insure than a 1.6 16v, even though there isn't much in the power stakes (yes, bit more torque).
Think the 1.6 Golf varies between group 5 and 6. My GT TDI 110 is group 10
You can get a 90bhp match at group 6.
Take a look at http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/insurance/index.aspx?manu_name=Volkswagen&manufacturer_name=12243&model_id=1031&fueltype=&months=&spare1=&spare2=
Think the 1.6 Golf varies between group 5 and 6. My GT TDI 110 is group 10
You can get a 90bhp match at group 6.
Take a look at http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/insurance/index.aspx?manu_name=Volkswagen&manufacturer_name=12243&model_id=1031&fueltype=&months=&spare1=&spare2=
