Ive driven a dsg in a 77tdi mkvi golf and i didnt find it all that wonderful. The volkswagen golf gti costs more than an equivalent scirocco. The 2011 volkswagen gti is a fwd performance compact hatchback available in threedoor and fivedoor trim levels. The vehicle was released to the european market in the winter of. We go for a drive in the 2019 vw gti rabbit support us on patreon. Looking in to get a 2015 gti, but i am not sure if i should go with dsg or manual. Im going to the vw dealer this friday and hope to drive a gti home. When it comes to performance cars, the 2018 vw golf r is arguably the ultimate wolf in sheeps clothing.
I use it in traffic a bit so i am leaning towards the r, but the mods are tempting on the gti. The r32 is basically the golf to get, we all know that. If the manual offers far better reliability, then how much slower is it vs the automatic assuming good driver skills. Having driven manual only cars as daily drivers for over 22 years, i purchased a 12 gti autobahn dsg in july of this year. Oh yes, we know that the dsg can change gears faster vw claims 110 of a second and all that, but it feels artificial. Certainly, anything fomr 2015 onwards should be ok. Volkswagen ags dsgs direct shift gearbox could be found in the mk5, mk6, and mk7 golf, gti. The dsg in both gti and r are not the weak 7 speeds that the polo gti was having so much trouble with. Mkvi gti dsg vs manual exhaust sound quick clip showing the exhaust sound from two my11 gtis. So thats why i ordered a gtd with a manual box yes i am moving away from an audi a4 to a vw golf as its simply a better car all round browardmk6 banned. 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. Manual vs dsg vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club.
I recently traded in my 20 volkswagen gti mk6 autobahn for a 2017. The 2015 vw gti is best car to get if you cant afford. The gear changing speed in the dsg is quick enough to compensate for the reduced torque. So, as the title suggests, which one should i go for. Ive got a max of approx 12000 to spend and would like leather, sunroof i really miss one and sat nav. As for manual vs dsg, we all know a dsg is only quicker on paper. Advice on mk7 gti vs mk6 r australian vw golf forum. Vw gti the dsg is nice dont get the manual went from a 6speed manual mini cooper s to a 6 speed dual clutch dsg volkswagen gti mk6. Find amazing local prices on golf gti mk6 for sale shop hasslefree with gumtree. I am considering purchasing a 2019 gti, most likely the rabbit edition. For sale mk6 vw golf gti 59 plate for sale is my loved white 3 door golf gti dsg, full leather, factory tinted windows definitely a head turner. One of the main reasons i got a dsg box was due to the gear knob, on the manual box, looking as if it was straight out of halfords. The title should had been issues with dsg vs manual it would be a one.
The volkswagen club of south africa the volkswagen club of south africa technical discussions technical. From my research, the mk7 gti onwards used the wet clutch dq250, which was not prone to problems in other dry clutch dsg units eg. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most popular hothatches, the volkswagen golf gti. I thought i would still ask everyone if dsg is a way to go or a manual transmission. Funny cause my previous mk6 gti was manual and had the apr stage 1 remap which increase power and torque from 200hp207tq to 255hp294tq and after a couple of months the clutch started to slip. Ive owned plenty of manual cars wrx, fiesta st, mini cooper, etc and am leaning this way. Although vws dsg dualclutch automated manual is a good, reasonably sporty automatic, it is still an automatic. First, the triedandtrue vw hothatch, the golf gtinow in its 6th generation. That vw dealer one ticks most of the boxes except no nav and a bit earlier than i was aiming for.
Cobb tuning is an automotive performance company dedicated to developing fulltuning solutions that improve vehicle performance and the driving experience. Rather than sport mode that controls itself and from what i have heard, shifts alot quicker. I do like manual, but i wouldnt mind dsg if it gives me same pick up as. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most. I feel manual mode gives a more fun and sporty attitude, but i have heard it shifts slower. So good, that michael schumachers f2006 car will have a dsg style tranny. Vw gti the dsg is nice dont get the manual went from a 6speed manual mini cooper s to a 6 speed dual clutch dsg.
In my research so far, im not seeing a whole lot of performance difference between the mk6 and the mk7. Can these still be remapped like the manuals to 150ish. By product expert posted in technology on wednesday, june 20th, 2018 at 5. Im selling my mk4 gt tdi and upgrading to a 140 or 170bhp gt tdi 2008 onwards. Volkswagens dsg transmission makes it easy not to miss the. Volkswagen golf gti dsg v volkswagen golf gti manual61. But when replacing my crown vic, im having a harder time making a decision. Funny cause my previous mk6 gti was manual and had the apr stage 1 remap which increase power and torque from 200hp207tq to 255hp294tq and after a. Yes thats my budget area and yes this is to automatic loved the dsg on the tsi 118 but youd have to be very gentle off the start otherwise it would skid even on the driest roads that kinda sucked.
Cobb approaches design by taking the entire vehicleplatform into account as a complete system. 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. This is the new vw golf gti, the mk6, although its not quite brand new. It was unveiled at the paris motor show in october 2008. Although vws dsg dualclutch automated manual is a good, reasonably sporty automatic, it. The gti now has an additional 10hp, making it a total of. My experience with vw right now i own a 2012 golf tdi dsg, but ive only had it for about 3 weeks. How reliable, generally, is the automatic in a new gti sport.
I wanted a manual but was never a fan of the loose my opinion feel of vw and audi manuals this opinion formed from having owned a 2000 a4 avant 1. Looking at either a bora or a mk5 tdi 105 with 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 refuse to do uni work but will happily spend 6 hours drawing this beautiful mk2 golf gti. At gti international i went up against a stock manual gti in my stock dsg gti and i won. When you want quick acceleration in any form, what do you tend to put your dsg into and why. Small changes make a big difference to vws latest hot hatch. 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. Hi, im new here, and i this thread is probably somewhere, but after a bit of searching i couldnt find it, so if someone could point me to it, thatd be great, if it really doesnt exist, well here it is and i am surprised.
It is by far the better choice, i know how to drive manual but the dual clutch lightning quick speed of shifts and the quick torquey acceleration is just amazing. Volkswagen released pictures and information on 6 august 2008, prior to the official unveiling. Audi s3 apr stage 2 manual vs vw golf mk6 gti k04 revo stage 3 dsg part 34. Advice on mk7 gti vs mk6 r im looking for a zippy performance car to replace my chunky xr6 turbo. Transmission, 6speed manual, 6speed dsg automatic, 6speed. After writing my car off im now starting to look for a replacement. Dsg have been proven in motorsport applications too. However, prior to this car, i owned a 2008 vw rabbit manual tranny, gas engine for almost 4 years. Our highend performance products and services are professionally engineered, thoroughly tested and. I was just about to say mk6 all the way as its a more refined car and a better drive until i noticed you said the mk5 is a pirelli edition. While there are dualclutch transmissions that float our boat hello, nissan gtr, in the case of the mkvi gti, the manual transmission is the enthusiasts way to go. None even came close to giving the same satisfaction and connection i get with my manual gti. Dsg vs manual transmission golf gti launch control.
The volkswagen golf mk6 or vw typ 5k or mk vi is a compact car, the sixth generation of the volkswagen golf and the successor to the volkswagen golf mk5. If it is and you can live with the tyre tread pattern seats then go for it as these are pretty rare and will hold its value better and has 230bhp vs 211 in the mk6. Mkvi gti dsg vs manual exhaust sound quick clip showing the exhaust sound from two my11 gti s. Everyone says dsg is very good, but i guess i will have to test drive gti with dsg and see how i like it. With precision craftsmanship and a 228hp turbocharged engine, theres no wonder why the 2020 golf gti is referred to as the golf hot hatch. But i am seeing a nice price difference that works well with my.
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