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1.6 had 14inch wheels while the 1.9 had 15inch wheels. Fit shitty cheap tyres and they handled like shite. The 1.6 was supposed to be revier as the 1.9 had the longer stroke, but as discussed on here I think. Later 1.6 had a larger valve head I think, with the updated interior and exterior.
There was one model of 1.6 that was fitted with a closer ratio box??? or the 1.9 was taller gears so the 1.6 box made the car quicker but lower top speed http://www.205gti.com/techgearboxUK.htm
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I'm sure I've read about people putting 1.6 boxes in 1.9s