No manual transmission for the poweredup volkswagen golf gti range announced this week. Searching for a new volkswagen golf gti in manchester new hampshire. 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. Havent driven the mk7 dsg yet, but ive driven an mk6 gti dsg, and an audi a3 dsg. And even the option of a clever limitedslip front differential is the same as well. With his dsgequipped scirocco, hes backing the future. Youll find plenty of excitement, along with a standard 228hp engine achieved with premium fuel, and standard features like a torquesensing limitedslip differential, and highperformance front and rear brakes with the golf gti logo on front calipers.
Worse, this obituary follows news that the new polo gti will also be a dsg. 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. Now, its important to highlight from the start that this a question that affects more vehicles than the golf gti and far more brands than solely volkswagen. 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. True, the german car maker first introduced the directshift gearbox dsg or dualclutch transmission dct into a series production road car in 2003 with the original volkswagen golf r32.
The capabilities that you get between normal drive. I was told by the guys in rprojectcar that you might like my 4wd mk2 golf gti. Volkswagen gti faces stiffer competition than ever. First of all it would cost a stupid amount of money. For this reason, vw released the r32, a performance variant meant to eclipse even the gti. Secondly, i too am a manual guy, but the dsg sure changed my mind. This dsg doesnt feel much like a manual when you climb behind the wheel and clock a familiar auto gearstick, complete with p, r, n and d markings. Because the old golf gti was the worlds best hot hatch. I found the dsg to be very technically capable, quick, responsive, etc.
Although vws dsg dualclutch automated manual is a good, reasonably sporty automatic, it is still an automatic. Looking in to get a 2015 gti, but i am not sure if i should go with dsg or manual. Searching for a new volkswagen golf gti in conroe texas. Dsg is just a preferenceoptions and weather its better than manual or not is relative. Howsit guys i have a 2014 polo 6 gti dsg for sale specs as follows 2014 121km on the clock interior 100% motor and gearbox 100% custom headlights polo 7 gtu bumpers front flushed custom exhaust with downpipe proper carbon fiber boot spoiler bbs 8. I work for the vw audi group and i can assure everyone who is starting to think it might be true that not even alonso could get a stock mk5 gti from 062 mph 0100 kph in anything less than 6. Hi all, i am looking at getting the gti when it gets released in australia. Alternatively, watch the vw golf r dsg versus manual video here david vivian. The dsg is great for what it is definitely one of the bets autos around, but it is very clunky in lowspeedstopandgo driving, and is just not engaging or fun to drive for me. Hi guys i wonder whether or not i can do a transmission conversion on my golf gti mk5.
I wanted a manual and wasnt at all interested in dsg. While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there is absolutely. I tried both dsg and manual, ended up choosing a manual. 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.
Curious to know how significant the variance is between manual and dsg models. How to professionally tint a car door window 20 vw jetta for beginners duration. With three settings of suspension firmness to choose. Drift king test golf gti dsg vs 6spd manual youtube. It delivers exactly what a gti should but so does the standard fivedoor manualequipped car for. Dsg versus manual things you lovehate golfmk7 vw gti. I assume this is related to supply and demand, as most people choose auto i think. Im only interested in knowing the performance statistics on a stock nonchipped u. Scott volkswagen can help you find the perfect volkswagen golf gti today. In short, the dsg is a great transmission, but id personally always go manual especially in a car like the gti, where the manual box is a beauty and its a blast to zip around shifting your own gears. 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.
Manual mode on dsg is way more fun and engaging than true manual. I was in the same boat a few years ago when buying a mk5 golf gti. One negative thing i hear about manuals is that once you tune the engine your clutch will start to slip. 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. Im not saying a dsg is better than a manual, as i love my rabbit and miatas manual. 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. Nov 12, 2016 you can have arguably the best golf ever for. Its one hell of a tranny plus the dsg gti is faster 060 and gets better fuel economy than the manual. Dsg can feel less involved, there are times i miss rowing through the gears but then there are more than enough times im sat behind a tedious trail of slow drivers or in crawling traffic where dsg shines. Vw golf gti mk v laptimes, specs, performance data. Ex 2008 golf v gti dsg, riding on 19s ex 2007 golf v gti dsg ex 2002 golf iv gti ex 1991 golf ii gti 2. Dsg or manual vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club.
Demontrond volkswagen of conroe can help you find the perfect volkswagen golf gti today. For a car like the gti, the manual is really a necessity to me. If i had a wrecked 6 sp manual car sitting next to the dsg car as a donor, i might consider it, as long as i knew the crankshaft was. Worse, this obituary follows news that the new polo gti will also be a dsg only proposition. Olx south africa, find now all golf 5 gti dsg classified ads in gauteng. It should be able to reach something like 102 kmh 63 mph, in order to look fast on paper at least. Still dont know what i was thinking, but i bought an 06 2dr gti with dsg, and traded it a year later for an 08 4dr with manual and couldnt wait to get it, not just for the 4dr, but to lose that dsg. Oct 29, 2015 at the end of the day, get whats best for you, not what is best for everyone else. With sleek, aerodynamic design and 228 hp, the golf gti has performance in the bag. I had a manual gti around kyalami for a day and fell in love, have never really been a fan of the dsg even though its a.
Dsg is quicker but is the dsg limited in terms of perfomance upgrades. 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. See 628 results for golf 5 gti dsg for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from r 11 500. See 1 103 results for golf 5 gti for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from r 11 500. Its just such a refined and simple to use transmission. At the end of the day, get whats best for you, not what is best for everyone else. Luckily, i dont have much of a commute so traffic isnt an issue for me. Manual gives you a kind of driver engagement and enjoyment that simply cant be had with only 2 pedals. Hi all, im in the market for the golf 7 tsi and split between a dsg and manual, i know dsg is brilliant on gti but hw does it go with a tsi engine, your.
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. One thing i will tell you is that it defiantly changes how you feel about driving. And for the first time, the infamous dsg transmission made its way into the golf. The prices shown above, may vary from region to region, as will incentives, and are subject to change. All pricing and details are believed to be accurate, but we do not warrant or guarantee such accuracy. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most popular hothatches, the volkswagen golf gti. First, the triedandtrue vw hothatch, the golf gti now in its 6th generation. Wouldnt mind knowing other performance oriented stats like. These guys were extremely professional especially in this time of the covid 19 crud they took great concern with this by wearing gloves and masks but the professionalism that exuded out of these guys was exceptional especially max and he had a great sense of humor as well thanks for the ease of this deal all dealerships should follow your lead. The gti s turbo fourcylinder now makes 241 horsepower up and 273 lbft of torque up 15, and it still offers a manual transmission as standard.
Searching for a new volkswagen golf gti in providence rhode island. Quick clip showing the exhaust sound from two my11 gtis. I love driving manual cars, but id take a dsg any day over a manual in my daily driver. Ventura volkswagen can help you find the perfect volkswagen golf gti today. Then we had another one come in at the same time, so had two mk5 gti 2. Lets just say it would be cheaper to find another one with a manual, than go through the hassle. Everyone says dsg is very good, but i guess i will have to test drive gti with dsg and see how i like it. No auto or dsg will ever be able to simulate actually rowing your own gears.
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