Weighing the pros and cons of getting a 2017 golf r vs waiting for the 2018 golf r. Coming from a ph1 clio 172 i knew that a golf gtd with a dsg was never going to be as exciting to drive. 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. We get to drive the latest iteration of the iconic gti the reigning. The gearbox has proven to be an impressive piece of equipment in the audi s3 and golf gti. The gtd s new dsg gearbox is better when left to its own devices, but pulling the paddles manually does get the best from the engine. The vw golf ranges diesel hot hatch still uses the same 2. The capabilities that you get between normal drive. The dsg adds little to the dynamics and plenty to the final price, and spoils those classleading co2 figures. Im only interested in knowing the performance statistics on a stock nonchipped u. However, i am in no way interested in a standard auto slush box and would happily keep driving stick if there were no there were no other options. Pick the best engine and compare performance with similar cars. Hi all, after borrowing the company pool car for a weekend 2015 golf gti dsg 217bhp i have fallen in love with the mk7 golf and am going to sell my audi tt 2.
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. Volkswagen ags dsgs direct shift gearbox could be found in the mk5, mk6, and mk7 golf, gti. I have a tornado red manual gtd by the way, pics will follow when it is not filthy. I was convinced that i wanted a dsg on my mk7, until i test drove a manual gtd and realised how much fun it was and how much i enjoyed driving it.
I am after a bit of information on the differences between the dsg and manual golf rs i will be in the market for a golf r within the next month and plan to buy one and increase the power circ. How to professionally tint a car door window 20 vw jetta for beginners duration. Find golf 7 r manual used cars for sale in south africa search gumtree free online classified ads for golf 7 r manual used cars for sale in south africa and more. Boite automatique dsg pour ralentir automatiquement votre golf jusqua larret et pour. I wanted a manual and wasnt at all interested in dsg. Im in my mid 30s and have always driven a manual transmission car but its starting to become a chore. Vw mkvia6 golf family including jetta sportwagen 20102014. I love being back in a manual, but the dsg can certainly shift faster than any human driver.
I was told everything from the dsg would be faster, to driving a manual in city traffic would suck, etc, etc. Drift king test golf gti dsg vs 6spd manual youtube. Volkswagen golf south african car launches car launches launches buying hatchback. Last week i drove a mk4 golf which is like changing gear in custard and it. That should help with zero to 60 or zero to 40 type movements in traffic. 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. 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. Volkswagen golf cars for sale in south africa autotrader. Dsg vs manual transmission golf gti launch control. Jan 18, 2019 the 7speed dsg automatic transmissionor dq200is a transmission that is growing rapidly in popularity. Anyone regret buying a golf r in an auto vs manual. The golf 7 is built on the vw groups mqb platform, making it lighter and more efficient than its predecessor, despite its last growth spurt. 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. The volkswagen golf mk7 is a compact car, the seventh generation of the volkswagen golf and.
All my cars have been a manual, but i do often have automatics when i have a rental car. May 10, 2017 i test drove the 6 speed dsg as the new 7 speed hadnt arrived and then the following week test drove the new 6 speed just to make sure which box i preferred, having always driven manual cars. Buying myself a golf gti mk5 in the next few weeks to commute in and cant decide between a manual or a dsg. Hi all, new to the forum looking to make my purchase of a golf r. The best way to find out was to spend a few weeks with both cars, conduct performance testing and report back on our finding. By 1976, the legendary gti arrived, a performance variant that featured a 1. Normal, eco and sports mode golfmk7 vw gti mkvii forum. The sixspeed manual is just as satisfying as in the gti even if the reward. Wouldnt mind knowing other performance oriented stats like. Automotive editor james riswick advocates sticking with the manual.
Yet despite its performancecar credentials, the gtd promises. As weve already said, its 280lb ft of torque is more than enough to make things feel brisk. Golf 7 r manual used cars for sale in south africa gumtree. At the end of the day, get whats best for you, not what is best for everyone else. Curious to know how significant the variance is between manual and dsg models.
As standard, the golf gtd has a 6speed manual gearbox however the 7speed dsg can be ticked as an option. While at first, the golf only came with two transmission options, a fourspeed manual and a threespeed automatic. The same official information place golf as average reliabilitywise, and 1 series is more or less at the same level. Mk 6 gtd but dsg or manual mkvi mk6 golf and jetta ukmkivs. The 7 speed dsg automatic transmissionor dq200is a transmission that is growing rapidly in popularity. Help me decide between dsg and manual vw golf r mk7 chat. You get what you want out of it as long as you take care of it. Volkswagen van nuys not only offers manual transmissions on the golf, golf r, gti, golf sportswagen, and jetta. I found the dsg to be very technically capable, quick, responsive, etc. In another surprise, the gtd fivedoor manual and dsg cost less than the equivalent gti, although the threedoor gti. 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. Options, however, are expensive in the golf, where theyre standard in the mazda 3 or opel astra, for example. The volkswagen golf 7 trendline comes equipped with the iconic tsi engine, the same as in the volkswagen golf 7 comfortline.
The dsg adds little to the dynamics and plenty to the final price, and. Volkswagen golf gtd performance, engine, ride, handling. A transverse dual clutch transmission, it was brought in to supercede the 6speed dq250 dsg unit, and is finding itself in more and more vehicles. New golf gtd launched onto the market with a 7 speed dualclutch gearbox dsg as standard.
Common faults in the 7speed dsg automatic transmission. A week ago i would of said manual all the way, but i bought a rocco gt with the dsg box on monday and its amazing. I wanted the feeling of control, of shifting gears, and it definitely gives me that. Performance manual gearbox manual gearbox 6 gears 20 kg 7. Without engaging the clutch, that is possible with a quicker read on revs and speed from the dsg s control system. Jul 24, 2016 mk 6 gtd but dsg or manual posted in mkvi mk6 golf and jetta. Considering a subaru wrx sti, ford focus rs, honda civic type r, mercedesamg gla45. After around 2000 miles and two months of ownership, were taking a look back at the good and bad points of living with a. I definitely dont want to ignite the dsg vs manual debate, its my own opinion and does not apply to everyone.
I was in the same boat a few years ago when buying a mk5 golf gti. That apart, owners of different cars powered by the same engine as golf rank it on average as 4. But lets say youre set on vws golf r should you stick to the manual or get the dsg instead. The golf could reach speeds over 110mph, making it much more fun for the daily driver. Should you choose a manual or dsg for your next volkswagen. 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. The dsg in both gti and r are not the weak 7 speeds that the polo gti was having so much trouble with. The new gtd gets vws wet dualclutch dsg transmission. I test drove a manual golf gtd and loved it but i cant help wondering if i should switch to a dsg. We love the sharp styling and the healthy ingear punch, but wed stick with the manual. The edmunds longterm 2015 volkswagen golf gti comes with the optional dsg automatic.
My personal experience with a mk7 golf gtd with dsg club gti. As with all in the facelifted golf 7 range dubbed golf 7. Man, im also really having a hard time deciding on dsg or manual. In this video i give you 5 reasons why a dual clutch transmission is better than a standard. Dsg is just a preferenceoptions and weather its better than manual or not is relative. Although vws dsg dualclutch automated manual is a good, reasonably sporty automatic, it is still an automatic. I was also expecting more feel and connection with the manual gearbox too which i didnt really get. The golf gtd uses a 2litre fourcylinder turbodiesel that puts out 181bhp. Dsg or manual vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. To me the desirable features of the 2018 would be the 7 speed dsg and the slight bump in hp. Still, wed recommend the manual as its cheaper and more. The volkswagen golf mk7 also known as the golf vii is a compact car, the seventh generation of the volkswagen golf and the successor to the volkswagen golf mk6.
As a result, it doesnt feel as obviously slower in everyday driving, despite what the figures might suggest. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most popular hothatches, the volkswagen golf gti. The golf gte uses a sixspeed dsg gearbox with a tripleclutch system specially developed. The comfortline is also available in tdi and with a dsg gearbox so you can use auto or manual drive at your leisure. The redesign of the volkswagen golf 7 gtd 2017 variant arrives to conquer clients who want horses, but without grow over to the gas station. Compare any two cars and get our virtual adviser opinion. Then we have the volkswagen golf 7 gtd a powerful tdi entry into the lineup. Had a right mixture, from the awesome vw dsg to the awful peugeot 308. Like the vw golf gti, theres also the choice of a precise sixspeed manual gearbox or the slick dsg twinclutch tested here.
Feb 04, 2017 whats actually new about the new vw golf gtd. You get what you want out of it as long as you take care of it, whichever way you go. Dsg vs manual vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. After borrowing the company pool car for a weekend 2015 golf gti dsg 217bhp i have fallen in love with the mk7. There have been owners that have said that the dsg responds quicker to shifts than a manual. It was introduced in berlin on 4 september 2012, before a public launch at the 2012 paris motor show. The international launch of the facelifted volkswagen golf range took place in mallorca, spain. Oct 29, 2015 i answer another one of the questions i frequently get asked.
Dsg have been proven in motorsport applications too. Is the vw golf r better with a manual or automatic gearbox. The vw golf ranges diesel hot hatch still uses the. The gtd convinces with its 184 horsepower and 380 nm of maximum torque, combined with automated manual transmission or the dsg. Does anyone know what are the pros of the 6 speed dsg vs the 7 speed dsg. Check specs, prices, performance and compare with similar cars. We try dieselengined hot hatch with dsg auto box on uk roads for first time. Please also be aware that the gtd in this test only had the 6speed manual while the 150hp tdi had the quick shifting dsg, which is an. If im completely honest with you, not a great deal. If i say the word diesel to you, youre probably not going to be thinking about performance unless of course you happen to have been standing trackside at. 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.
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