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. At gti international i went up against a stock manual gti in my stock dsg gti and i won. If you own a golf gti, an audi a3 with a 6speed s tronic or a skoda octavia with a big engine, chances are its one of those. When equipped with the performance package, the engine is rated at 220 hp. In this article, well compare the focus st vs gti with the assumption that youre looking at the used market. Our heart says go for the gti with the manual gearbox and standard clark cloth trim, but most peoples heads suggest that the dsg is the more usable option in. If the manual offers far better reliability, then how much slower is it vs the automatic assuming good driver skills.
Nov 16, 2018 just looked at the configurator on and it looks like the 6 speed dsg is here to stay, not to be replaced by the 7 speed unit. Manual v dsg grapschknutsch 14th apr 2018 im very curious, why nobody compares acceleration with a certain rpm limit. Come find a great deal on used 2016 volkswagen golf gtis in your area today. Volkswagens dsg transmission makes it easy not to miss. Dsg may get round a track quicker but manual drivers may have more fun doing it and vice versa. The environmental protection agency estimates fuel consumption at 25 miles per gallon in the city, 34 mpg on the highway and 28 mpg combined with the manual transmission or 25 mpg city33 mpg hwy28 mpg combined with the dsg. Its not the hottest and it might no longer be the most fun, but it is the most competent allrounder. But you definitely feel the difference when the fluid is old versus fresh.
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. Bookmark file pdf gti manual or dsg dsg vs manual, gti vs everything duration. The dieselpowered golf is paired with a 6speed manual or the optional dsg. 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. 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. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. Used 2016 volkswagen gti for sale with photos cargurus. 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. The polo gti, in addition to the engine, has copped a raft of technical changes, including sports suspension which sees the thing sit 10mm lower at the front and 15mm lower at the back than the gardenvariety polo. The torque of the tdi cr engines plus the smoothness of the dsg changes makes it a peach to drive. Apr 2016 location sydney daily golf r mk7 name andrew posts 169.
Mar 19, 2010 its faster if you simply switch or if youre already in manual, to down shift once or twice and go. Manual transmissions are an absolute joy, but the dsg is capable of much more than you or me. Dsg or manual, what would you do page 2 general gassing. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in.
Whatever troubles vw is going through, the 2016 volkswagen golf gti is still the jewel in the companys crown. In conclusion, the dsg transmission makes the gti into the ultimate daily driver. The 7th generation or mk 7 vw gti is one of the closest matches to the focus sts size, performance, and price. Search over 6,400 listings to find the best local deals. And while manual and dsg versions have the same combined. Just looked at the configurator on and it looks like the 6 speed dsg is here to stay, not to be replaced by the 7 speed unit. The focus st was refreshed in 2015, the golf gti in 2016. Truecar has over 1,324,069 listings nationwide, updated daily. 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. At the end of the day, get whats best for you, not what is best for everyone else. While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there is absolutely. Ford focus st vs vw golf gti comparison cj pony parts. It can act exactly the way you want it to in any situation and its very smart.
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. Our gti is at nearly 90k miles and the dsg still performs well. Read pdf vw gti manual 0 60 06080 2002 vw gti 6 speed manual apr stage 1 tune aem intake magnaflow catback. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard and a six. Dsg is just a preferenceoptions and weather its better than manual or not is relative.
The 2016 volkswagen golf gti comes as a 2door or 4door hatchback. Volkswagen groups dsg gearbox explained autoevolution. The gti in manual mode using the paddle shifters feels far more solid and connected than my civic when driving aggressively, in my opinion. Buying myself a golf gti mk5 in the next few weeks to commute in and cant decide between a manual or a dsg. Also, fuel economy on the manual box is slightly worse than dsg 6. Ive had a bad experience with a competing hothatch 2016 where the automatic transmission developed problems. Our heart says go for the gti with the manual gearbox and standard clark cloth trim, but most peoples heads suggest that the dsg is the. We already tested the 2015 gti with its standard sixspeed manual when the car launched last yearand liked it so much that we ordered our sassy white long. Review 2016 ford fiesta st vs 2016 volkswagen polo gti. This is the performance variant of vws excellent golf compact hatchback, now. Does the 2016 volkswagen gti get good fuel efficiency. Few seem to realize the exhilarating ride the beetle can offer, particularly when equipped with the sporty features of the rline trim. If you sit in copious amounts of traffic everyday get a dsg.
We already tested the 2015 gti with its standard sixspeed manual when the car launched last yearand liked it. Either the slickshifting manual or the wellexecuted dsg automated manual transmission is a good choice. The 2016 vw golf gti is powered by a turbocharged 2. As for neutral, from what ive read its if youre at a stoplight for over a minute i say over 10 seconds to switch to neutral.
A performance pack version of the gti is also offered with slightly more power 169 kw and a focus on sharper dynamics. You wouldnt keep a manual car in first gear for a long time at a stop, so you shouldnt for a dsg car either. Im not saying a dsg is better than a manual, as i love my rabbit and miatas manual. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2016 volkswagen golf gti hatchback 4d s i4 turbo. Driving the used 2016 volkswagen golf gti volkswagens golf for 2016 offers a number of engines and trims, with the most popular being the 1. Having driven a manual for 30 years i still occasionally reach for the clutch pedal out of instinct. How reliable, generally, is the automatic in a new gti sport. The gear changing speed in the dsg is quick enough to compensate for the reduced torque. View profile view forum posts view articles senior member join date mar 2010 location. 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 new 2016 volkswagen golf gti performance is indeed an exceptional hothatch. Its faster if you simply switch or if youre already in manual, to down shift once or twice and go.