May 14, 2015 all that said, for me a good manual gearbox will always offer an extra element of involvement. Considering a subaru wrx sti, ford focus rs, honda civic type r, mercedesamg gla45. I am considering purchasing a 2019 gti, most likely the rabbit edition. Dsg or manual vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. With its frontwheeldrive layout, punchy engine and compact dimensions, the mk7 volkswagen golf gti is not only supremely competent.
Manual mode on dsg is way more fun and engaging than true manual. None even came close to giving the same satisfaction and connection i get with my manual gti. Mar 30, 2017 the dsgs quick shifts are satisfying, although the stick shiftreplete with a dimpled, golfballlike shift knobups the gtis engagement factor. The volkswagen golf gti is one of the most wellrounded sporty cars you can buy today. The volkswagen golf gti is currently, and has long been, one of the best and most popular examples of the hothatch formula as much as many would like to argue the point. Heres a japanese clip of a mkv dsg vs manual tranny. I am currently driving a gti 5 and s40 t5 and i know what i want except that i am not sure whether dsg or manual. The most formidable is the longrunning volkswagen golf gti. Comparing the mazda 3 to the vw golf, two small hatchbacks with manual transmissions that compete at the affordable end of the newcar spectrum. As much as i love a manual transmission and i kind of already miss it, im enjoying the dsg. If i battled sydney or melbourne traffic daily, i think i would go for a convenional auto obviously not an option in vw. I know its for gas mileage but i dont really like it. Id like to hear the pros and cons of each transmission from. I just enjoy changing gear, and acutally feel more in control of the car.
In fact i go as far as saying more than half the golf r cars local to me in my price range were dsg. Although vw s dsg dualclutch automated manual is a good, reasonably sporty automatic, it is still an automatic. We test a 2018 volkswagen golf gti in its rangetopping autobahn trim. Thestraightpipes staff gave a transparent reply to this query. Vehicles that are refined and smoothdriving are getting the new eightspeed automatic, such as is found in the 2018 volkswagen tiguan or the upcoming 2019 volkswagen arteon. I found the dsg to be very technically capable, quick, responsive, etc. Manual transmissions are an absolute joy, but the dsg is. The basic and the main difference between the golf vs gti lies in the engine. Although vws dsg dualclutch automated manual is a good, reasonably sporty automatic, it is still an automatic. In fact, if you were buying a golf r, i would suggest you buy that over the manual. After decades of happily driving manual vw s exclusively, out of curiosity i rented a gti with dsg for a couple of days and put on 450 miles driving mountain roads surrounding san francisco. Alright, so back when i was looking around i tried the mk6 and mk7 of both the gti and golf r, with a mix of the dsg and 6mt transmissions.
Jan 25, 2010 its the most direct link between a driver to hisher car. Customized to fit your vehicle, these mats help provide coverage and protection. So how is it different than a regular automatic transmission. Hey guys, i know this topic has been discussed many times before but i want to put a twist to it. Hi all, i am looking at getting the gti when it gets released in australia.
While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there is absolutely. We go for a drive in the 2019 vw gti rabbit support us on patreon. Volkswagens dsg transmission makes it easy not to miss the. Both come standard with a 228horsepower turbocharged 2.
For this reason, the question of transmission options is no longer as simple as manual vs automatic. The us doesnt have the more powerful version of this engine yet but vw has. Dsg is quicker but is the dsg limited in terms of perfomance. Dsg provides faster acceleration and better fuel economy than the manual tranny. In this article, well compare the focus st vs gti with the assumption that youre looking at the used market. Have you driven a golf or sportwagen with the dsg yet. Jul 02, 2019 comparing the mazda 3 to the vw golf, two small hatchbacks with manual transmissions that compete at the affordable end of the newcar spectrum.
For me ive been a long time driver of manual cars and i really really wanted to love the manual mk7 r but when i test drove both i somehow felt the dsg was more well suited for the motor. I want to buy a dualclutch volkswagen golf, but will its. The 2018 volkswagen golf gti is as satisfying as popping bubble wrap. I thought i would still ask everyone if dsg is a way to go or a manual transmission. As fun as it is functional, the gti is the kind of hot hatchback you can wring out on the weekend but. Manual vs dsg in a golf r vw gti mkvi forum vw golf r. They examined the vw golf r mannequin with guide and dsg gearbox. Vw golf r dsg v manual video 12 may 2010 they main problem with the manual, in this rather pointless 060 exercise, is that second gear doesnt take you to 60, which is a bit odd. So, as the title suggests, which one should i go for. The additions on the volkswagen golf gti performance add even more ability on a twisting road without any compromise compared to the standard car. Everyone says dsg is very good, but i guess i will have to test drive gti with dsg and see how i like it. Made from durable, plush, 24ounce carpet weight for improved appearance and durability. Hey r volkswagen, those gti price drops are getting too tempting and im gonna try to test drive one this week. The competition from honda and mazda simply cannot match the superior performance, versatility, refinement, value, and warranty coverage found on every golf gti.
The 2019 volkswagen golf gti adds a special rabbit edition for the new model year, as well as a new sevenspeed automatic transmission in place of the old sixspeed unit. This mannequin is basically nice, however this can be a nice take a look at and a transparent reply to the query who select transmission on this mannequin. Maybe the issue is when comparing the dsg stronic to the manual audi s4 or gti or golf r etc, since those vw group manuals are all a bit on the clunky side, with long throws. Performancespec gtis come with the choice of either sixspeed manual or a twinclutch dsg, whilst the tcr is only available with a dsg. I was in the same boat a few years ago when buying a mk5 golf gti. The cvt, or continuously variable transmission, is one route automakers go when it comes to efficiency, but volkswagen is prone to selecting the dsg as an upgrade. The volkswagen golf gti is currently, and has long been, one of the best and most popular examples of the hothatch formula as much as. Vw has reinvented and reinvigorated the already exceptional golf gti for its eighth. One of the main reasons i got a dsg box was due to the gear knob, on the manual. Considering a subaru wrx sti, ford focus rs, honda civic type r, mercedesamg. With it, our longterm gti just feels like a slightly faster golf with a. I had a manual subaru impreza before which i loved but ive had multiple issues with.
Looking in to get a 2015 gti, but i am not sure if i should go with dsg or manual. Manual or dsg auto volkswagen golf gti mkvi are you looking to buy an mk7 or an mk75 gti and youre not sure if you should get the 6 speed manual or the automoatic dsg, well this is the definitive guide to help you make the right choice. Nov 24, 2016 that awkward moment when you have thoughts of regret when purchasing your manual 4 weeks ago if anyone wants a manual and isnt happy with the dsg get in touch emoji23 anyone else owned both versions and which did they prefer and why. Manual vs dsg hi all, looking to get my first golf specifically r or gti, ive always driven manuals and love the ability to control the car but clearly the appeal of the dsg has got me curious. But the newly improved dsg thats what vw claims really got me thinking. I have mkvi fixed typo gti with stage ii tuning and dsg, my friend has a new jetta with the new motor and stage i with manual tranny and he drove my gti last night and loves it and regrets getting the manual. One thing i will tell you is that it defiantly changes how you feel about driving. As long as you make sure you own the car in the automotion plan period, then the dsg will be great personally i prefer a manual. Surely a manual would have been a blast too, but here are the things i particularly liked about the dsg. It is more entertaining than ever, thanks to a firmly sprung but well. The standard golf car has a turbocharged engine with the capacity of 1. Its important to note the 7 speed dsg in the rs3 and in the golf. The 7th generation or mk 7 vw gti is one of the closest matches to the focus sts size, performance, and price.
Jul 05, 2019 a newfor2019 rabbit edition makes the volkswagen golf gti even easier to love. I was also expecting more feel and connection with the manual gearbox too which i didnt really get. Manual v dsg grapschknutsch 14th apr 2018 im very curious, why nobody compares acceleration with a certain rpm limit like staying below 3000 or 4000rpm. The r32 is basically the golf to get, we all know that, theres no. Volkswagen golf gti dsg is vw s supersmooth, high performance ultraclever automated manual gearbox a step too far in a great gti. Vw golf gti clubsport vs seat leon cupra 290 vs honda. In conclusion, the dsg transmission makes the gti into the ultimate daily driver. Still the best 2018 volkswagen golf gti manual tested. I test drove both, and was very impressed with the dsg. This may be the topshelf gti, but is it the top dog.
Ive seen a van which ticks all the boxes for me, however its dsg and i wasnt overly impressed with it when i test drove it. The dsg has a different feel then a traditional torque converter style automatic. And the 2015 volkswagen golf gti has a good manual gearbox. Tfl road test leaderboard difflock project porsche hellcat vs tfl. At gti international i went up against a stock manual gti in my stock dsg gti and i won. Nylon fibers provide colorfade resistance and cleanability. As long as you make sure you own the car in the automotion plan period, then the dsg will be great personally i prefer a manual and not having to foot the bill of around r60k when a piece of electronic wizadry goes for a ball of st. I do like manual, but i wouldnt mind dsg if it gives me same pick up as manual. As you can see, the dsg is currently reserved for models that are more performancefocused, like the hot hatches and the v6 passat.
Ultimately, we wouldnt fault anyone for choosing the dsg over the manual, or vice versa. The focus st was refreshed in 2015, the golf gti in 2016. First, the triedandtrue vw hothatch, the golf gti now in its 6th generation. Gearshift is very smooth compared to my mk2 golf gti, and is so nice. While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there is absolutely no way i would ever consider getting it. As one of the original hot hatches, the volkswagen golf gti is the gold standard in the sport compact segment, combining practicality and excellent driving dynamics in one package. I could care less that is shifts faster, im not a racecar driver, i dont track my car, so just having more fun driving the streets, manual. Regular automatic vs dsg vw gti mkvi forum vw golf r. The dualclutch transmission is a wonderful option on the golf gti, but our.
It is a very advanced transmission, with positives and negatives. Manual vs dsg vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. To our surprise our new lapiz blue vw golf r demo is a manual, not dsg as expected. Apr 20, 2008 2 power my jap car is no comparison to the gli at least i drove my friends dsg gli it was really powerful 3 practicality hatchback blah blah blah so my family taught me in autos but my friend who has a manual baiscly converted my mind into thinking about getting a manual i dont know what to do what are the pros and cons of dsg vs. I wanted a manual and wasnt at all interested in dsg. Maybe i just need to give it more time and perhaps live with it for a while before. Positive retention clips and antislip backing help ensure they stay in place. With sleek, aerodynamic design and 228 hp, the golf gti has performance in the bag.
All that said, for me a good manual gearbox will always offer an extra element of involvement. One negative thing i hear about manuals is that once you tune the engine your clutch will start to slip. The gear changing speed in the dsg is quick enough to compensate for the reduced torque. Im new to vw as it is my first, and i want to feel better about my choice. Youtube drift king test golf gti dsg vs 6spd manual. The two questions below are talking about 14 mile times. Ford focus st vs vw golf gti comparison cj pony parts.
Now that the results have been tallied, the obvious winner of this competitive comparison is the volkswagen golf gti. Any reliability differences my driving is 80% road but. First, the triedandtrue vw hothatch, the golf gtinow in its 6th generation. I have never had any issue with this little bunny, but always wanted to have bigger brother, gti.