Bookmark file pdf gti manual or dsg dsg vs manual, gti vs everything duration. As weve mentioned already, the first series production dsg gearbox came out in 2003. Our two test cars for the day will be a carbon steel grey manual and a tornado red dsg. Yuri and jakub, from the straight pipes, pitted the 2018 golf r manual against the 2018 golf r dsg, which is our automatic transmission, against each other. Learn more about bramgate volkswagen and your ontario community. Sometimes i miss rowing my own like i did in my gti. The mk7 golf comes with a 6speed automatic instead of a dsg. May 31, 2016 hi all, new to the forum looking to make my purchase of a golf r. I want to buy a dualclutch volkswagen golf, but will its. Weighing the pros and cons of getting a 2017 golf r vs waiting for the 2018 golf r.
To our surprise our new lapiz blue vw golf r demo is a manual, not dsg as. The sixspeed manual maintains the same power and torque figures, so thats 206kw and 380nm of torque. Is the vw golf r better with a manual or automatic gearbox. Some days i wish i had a manual but all in all i love the dsg, it is so fast and i love how it downshifts coming up to a light to stop in sport mode, makes me giggle like a child. Dec 01, 2014 we estimate that the dsg golf r will make the sprint to 60 in about 4. Nov 15, 2017 the 292hp, 280lbft golf r gets a new sevenspeed dsg transmission. For the mk6 golf r, most of the vague and noodly shifting feeling went away after installing the shortshift kit. With a powerful 4cylinder engine, the golf r boasts 288 hp and 280 lbft of turntwisting torque. The vw golf r is good but is it better with a dsg or manual gearbox. Vw golf r 2020 performance hatch volkswagen australia. Volkswagens golf gti is one of the most wellrounded cars on the market, full stop.
In fact i go as far as saying more than half the golf r cars local to me in my price range were dsg. The capabilities that you get between normal drive. Manual cars will likely be about a halfsecond slower. I found the dsg to be very technically capable, quick, responsive, etc. I was adamant my next car was going to be manual, i test drove a manual r then a dsg r and for me fell in love with the dsg. I wanted a manual and wasnt at all interested in dsg.
This put daves clutch and gearstick skills to the test in an ultimate manual vs dsg test. Does anyone know what are the pros of the 6 speed dsg vs the 7 speed dsg. 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. Maybe the issue is when comparing the dsg stronic to the manual audi s4 or gti or golf r etc, since those vwgroup manuals are all a bit on the clunky side, with long throws. Acquired my 2010 golf tdi 6spd manual 122209 sold 12311 my moms got the 2002 red jetta tdi that she loves. Anyone regret buying a golf r in an auto vs manual. Top gear ran a dsgequipped golf r as a muchloved longterm test car. The 4motion allwheel drive system distributes the tsi engines power to all four wheels as required. May 22, 2016 the simplicity debate was one i had with my partner when we switched to dsg cars.
I tested both the manual and dsg prior to purchasing my mk7 r and found the wife found the dsg to be a little more suited to our needs considering the wife occasionally wants to have a steer. The 4motion allwheeldrive system transfers torque between the front and rear wheels. Dsg or manual vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there is absolutely. Dec 23, 2016 vw claims the new r launches to 62mph in 4. The 292hp, 280lbft golf r gets a new sevenspeed dsg transmission. Volkswagen groups dsg gearbox explained autoevolution. However it looks like among dealers in my area texas, the mts are. Manual v dsg grapschknutsch 14th apr 2018 im very curious, why nobody compares acceleration with a certain rpm limit. Ive test drove the manual version in the dealer i loved it just wandering how does the dsg version compare to the manual in terms of performance practicality etc. You wouldnt keep a manual car in first gear for a long time at a stop, so you shouldnt for a dsg car either. Mar 01, 2018 but lets say youre set on vws golf r should you stick to the manual or get the dsg instead. Considering a subaru wrx sti, ford focus rs, honda civic type r, mercedesamg gla45.
In normal driving conditions, power is delivered to the front wheels. Firstly, it allows us to spend more time behind the wheel of the new mk7. As for the vw golf r dsg all three trials ended up with a 0 to 60 mph acceleration time of 5. However, it still doesnt match the quality of the mk7s manual transmission. In combination with the 7speed dsg dual clutch transmission, the new golf r accelerates efficiently without traction loss. Mk6, and mk7 golf, gti, jetta, golf r, tdi, polo, passat, r32, beetle, tiguan, touran, cc, scirocco. 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. After only driving manual cars for 12 years, just bought this in dsg last april.
Maybe the issue is when comparing the dsgstronic to the manual audi s4 or gti or golf r etc, since those vwgroup manuals are all a bit on the clunky side, with long throws. Dsg is just a preferenceoptions and weather its better than manual or not is relative. In fact, if you were buying a golf r, i would suggest you buy that over the manual. One note, i had a gti in manual and the clutch left. A place for owners, enthusiasts, and fans of the volkswagen golf r. But lets say youre set on vws golf r should you stick to the manual or get the dsg instead. Ill be honest, i dont actually like the shape of the mk7 golf compared to some of its predecessors. The times in this video were taken on a slight incline and they vary from other sources as this is.
On the road or track, the golf r has been designed to fire on all cylinders. 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. 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. To our surprise our new lapiz blue vw golf r demo is a manual, not dsg as expected. This particular golf r manual vs dsg document is listed within our database as zusorljojp, with file size for about 208. The 2019 volkswagen golf r is king of the hot hatches ars technica. We hired a manual 5 speed cali and also hired a manual 6 speed transporter conversion and i liked them both, probably the 6 gear had the edge and i wasnt fussed about dsg. The major sacrifice youll have to make in choosing the threepedal version is in straightline bragging rights, as while the dsgs trick launch control system allows 0100kmh to flash by in a claimed 4. Honda has the civic type r, fords focus rs is worth having a look at, then theres the renault megane r. May 12, 2010 as for the vw golf r dsg all three trials ended up with a 0 to 60 mph acceleration time of 5. The 7speed dsg will be initially introduced on the golf, golf variant and golf plus paired with the latest tsi 90 kw 122 ps and the bestselling tdi 77 kw 105 ps of the model series.
Dsg may get round a track quicker but manual drivers may have more fun doing it and vice versa. Jan 16, 2018 this particular golf r manual vs dsg document is listed within our database as zusorljojp, with file size for about 208. Its faster if you simply switch or if youre already in manual, to down shift once or twice and go. Jerky, especially noticeable in slow traffice or when parking. I was in the same boat a few years ago when buying a mk5 golf gti. Im just trying to find the time difference between manual and dsg for the quarter mile, and manual when no lift shifting vs dsg. There are lots of articles online about the failure of volkswagen dsgs and the recall they did some years ago for this but they all seem to be from the mk6. For this reason, the question of transmission options is no longer as simple as manual vs automatic. Manual mode on dsg is way more fun and engaging than true manual. In the automotive world, engineers are constantly thinking of ways to make vehicles more powerful, smoother and more efficient. Then we found a new cali available for immediate collection which happened to have dsg which we snapped up. Read our full instrumented test of the volkswagen golf r. Apr 20, 2008 so im in the process of getting a new car i currently have an 03 accord coupe auto im going into college and i have the option of getting a car because im staying instate blah blah blah so, i decided on a gti for the following reasons. Vw golf r mk vii laptimes, specs, performance data.
Iirc the difference is around 2 tenths of a second and 12 mph. Having driven a manual for 30 years i still occasionally reach for the clutch pedal out of instinct. To me the desirable features of the 2018 would be the 7 speed dsg and the slight bump in hp. We estimate that the dsg golf r will make the sprint to 60 in about 4. The formula changed little from the previous golf r. She felt the same as you about the potential costs and hassles if problems arise but my feeling is that simplicity if and when things go wrong is more than outweighed by the everyday simplicity of driving a car that doesnt need gear changes and gives you the simplest and smoothest possible ride. Vw golf r vs audi s3 manual vs automatic drag race what. The dualclutch transmission is a wonderful option on the golf gti, but. This prevents wheelspin and helps your golf r gain traction on virtually any surface. The volkswagen golf r has up until recently only been available as a dualclutch auto. The dsg variant will now be accompanied by a sixspeed manual that will undercut the dsg by some margin.
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