I have a mk5 gt tdi manual and a mk6 gti dsg dsg every time for me. I found the dsg to be very technically capable, quick, responsive, etc. Jan 25, 2010 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. The focus st was refreshed in 2015, the golf gti in 2016. See 904 results for golf 6 gti for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from r 19 900. 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.
How reliable is the dq250 6 speed as compared to dq200 7. Tony says that while the sixspeed gearbox in the manual gti isnt quite as fluid as the sixspeeder in the base golf 90tsi, it still slides into gear with almost no effort and throwing hillstart assist into the mix makes parallel parking on an incline a breeze. With firm control, the golf gti can stay level in corners and help maintain grip while managing to provide a smooth ride. Mkvi gti dsg vs manual exhaust sound quick clip showing the exhaust sound from two my11 gti s. What are your opinions on the 6 speed vs dsg argument. I was thinking of getting the golf 6 gti dsg, but now im not so sure anymore. It is a very advanced transmission, with positives and negatives. Manual vs dsg vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. Finally settled on the 6 speed manual but i had concerns over two areas with the manual, 1 the large ratio spread between 1st and 2nd which is 45%, and 2 the first gear to final drive ratio which is 12.
Aug 19, 2017 the 7 speed dsg is supposed to be able to cope with more torque than the 6 speed if you are into tuning. Please do not suggest other cars, my mind is set on the gti 6. 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. I love the dsgs performance but something that annoys me to death is the dsg trans gearing. All that said, for me a good manual gearbox will always offer an extra element of involvement. 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.
Used volkswagen golf 6 gti dsg 2012 golf 6 gti dsg for. For this reason, the question of transmission options is no longer as simple as manual vs automatic. Not sure necessary evil are the right words either because at the time it was a huge selling point to me. In a performance car like the gti a manual is a must. See 154 results for golf 6 gti dsg for sale in gauteng at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from r 22 000. Jun 26, 2018 the dq250 can take up to around 350 nm of torque, is mainly paired to 2liter turbo engines and weighs 90 kg 200 lb in frontwheel drive applications, so slightly more than a manual. Volkswagen golf r gti which to buy, the dsg or manual gearbox. According to volkswagen australia, since the arrival of the mk6 golf in 2009, dsg transmissions have become the dominant sales choice for.
The 5 best modifications for the golf r do these first. Whats more, both are built in wolfsburg, germany, and theyre available with either a 6 speed manual transmission standard or a 6. Volkswagens dsg transmission makes it easy not to miss the. Gti manual ill skip ahead of myself and say that of the few cars and few times i have driven manual, this has been the best experience. But now that i dont have to deal with that commute from hell anymore, id gladly pick a manual over dsg. Hi my girlfriend and i have decided to get a car and weve chosen to get a 2015 gti, but were not sure about the transmission. Full auto mode acts as an economy mode, sport auto and manual. The final drive is different for the manual vs the auto manual. The capabilities that you get between normal drive. Last week i drove a mk4 golf which is like changing gear in custard and it was bliss to be. Manual mode on dsg is way more fun and engaging than true manual. Explore volkswagen golf for sale in gauteng as well.
Common faults in the 6speed dsg automatic transmission. Dsg is just a preferenceoptions and weather its better than manual or not is relative. Mar 16, 2009 gti s do not come with automatics, only manuals and automated manuals. The most formidable is the longrunning volkswagen golf gti. However, it was just awesome with the manual golf 6 gti. Ford focus st vs vw golf gti comparison cj pony parts. Not sure what it was with earlier cars but if it was closer then the highway mpg was probably closer. Dsg 7 golf gti vs dsg6 vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r. At the end of the day, get whats best for you, not what is best for everyone else. What approximately reading golf 6 gti manual for sale. Automotive editor james riswick advocates sticking with the manual.
One negative thing i hear about manuals is that once you tune the engine your clutch will start to slip. 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. Manual transmissions are an absolute joy, but the dsg is capable of. Both manual and dsg transmission gtis are claimed to stop the timer at 6. The golf gti worthersee 09 is a concept car based on the golf gti. Also, my girlfriend sort of knows how to drive manual but not comfortably enough to drive on the roads, so shes not 100% in and obviously cant be that she wants a stick. Dsg vs manual transmission golf gti launch control.
Gti manual 6 speed gear ratios golfmk7 vw gti mkvii. 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. Dsg or manual, what would you do page 1 general gassing. The 7th generation or mk 7 vw gti is one of the closest matches to the focus sts size, performance, and price. Common faults in the 6 speed dsg automatic transmission.
As a vw mechanic for many years, all i can say is that in my experience, they seem to be very reliable. The volkswagen golf mk6 is a compact car, the sixth generation of the volkswagen golf and. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most. Heres a japanese clip of a mkv dsg vs manual tranny. Honestly, coming from a dsg owner, id wait until you find a clean manual example. Is the 2015 volkswagen golf gti better to drive with a manual transmission. I assume this is related to supply and demand, as most people choose auto i think. Dealer in volkswagen golf 6 gti dsg vehicles for sale.
Manual transmissions are an absolute joy, but the dsg is capable of much more than you or me. Although vws dsg dualclutch automated manual is a good, reasonably sporty automatic, it is still an automatic. One thing i will tell you is that it defiantly changes how you feel about driving. Rare photos and remembrances from when i designed co. I thought that given i bought my golf r with a dsg gearbox it would probably be a. David zalstein 197,209 views 23 comments 22 jul 2014. Youtube drift king test golf gti dsg vs 6spd manual is it also true that the dsg paired engine sounds meaner than the manual, as claimed by car magazines. 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. We go for a drive in the 2019 vw gti rabbit support us on patreon.
The dsg automatic transmission combines elements from both automatic and manual. It delivers exactly what a gti should but so does the standard fivedoor manualequipped car for. Once you get comfortable with their performance characteristics, its a pretty solid transmission. Volkswagen golf ekuphumleni enoch mgijima eastern cape 2012 golf 6 gti manual with 3000kms sunroof xenon lights 18 inch mags plus.
It can act exactly the way you want it to in any situation and its very smart. The gti now has an additional 10hp, making it a total of. Whats more, both are built in wolfsburg, germany, and theyre available with either a 6 speed manual transmission standard or a 6 speed dualclutch. I recently traded in my 20 volkswagen gti mk6 autobahn for a 2017. When we were ordering the car, dsg made a lot of sense. Have you driven a golf or sportwagen with the dsg yet.
Buying myself a golf gti mk5 in the next few weeks to commute in and cant decide between a manual or a dsg. For me i was almost on the fence bw choosing manual or dsg until i found out canadian dsg tdis dont come with the shifter paddle. The innovative dsg dualclutch gearbox from volkswagen offers previously unattained shifting comfort that lifts what were once welldefined boundaries between automatic and manual transmissions. I was also expecting more feel and connection with the manual gearbox too which i didnt really get. Mk6 gti stage 1 dsg vs manual 0100 kmh golf 6 gti hard sound instagram. 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. 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. I answer another one of the questions i frequently get asked. Volkswagen ags dsgs direct shift gearbox could be found in the mk5, mk6, and mk7 golf, gti. The parking prize, however, must go to the dsg volkswagen golf gti. The edmunds longterm 2015 volkswagen golf gti comes with the optional dsg automatic. I have ordered a 2016 gti and really went back and forth manual vs dsg. This is a 6 speed gearbox that combines the sporty character and low fuel consumption of a manual gearbox with the comfort and convenience of an automatic. At first i wasnt sure about the dsg, being a long term manual gearbox enthusiast, but this gearbox has won me over and if i had to replace it id buy another dsg.
At the time when i bought the gti, dsg was a necessary evil because traffic in my daily commute was absolutely brutal. Plus you also need to factor in the maintenance costs of the dsg in 10k miles since dsg fluid service is at 40k. Dsg doesnt really have that problem and can handle the extra torque. Manual vs dsg in a golf r vw gti mkvi forum vw golf r. Bilekspressen tester dsg gearkasse vs manuelt gearkasse. I have a mk5 golf gti dsg when pulling away you have to take it to 1. See 465 results for golf 6 gti dsg for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from r 22 000. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most popular hothatches, the volkswagen golf gti. In conclusion, the dsg transmission makes the gti into the ultimate daily driver. Second hand volkswagen golf 6 gti dsg car price in namibia. And the 2015 volkswagen golf gti has a good manual gearbox. The dsg has a different feel then a traditional torque converter style automatic.
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