Volkswagens dsg transmission makes it easy not to miss the. Golf 7 gti official thread the volkswagen club of south africa. It may be pricy, but you get the practicality of a fivedoor hatchback with power and sure footedness that can rival any sports car. The automatic is actually quicker by almost half a second from 060mph because the new dsg automatic transmission in the gti is a double clutch transmission that shifts much faster than a human being could shift gears. But the manual is more fun, cheaper to maintain, cheaper to fix, and better overall. One negative thing i hear about manuals is that once you tune the engine your clutch will start to slip. Find the best used car deals for your search golf 5 gti dsg. It was a pleasure to drive, but i do get the disconnected sentiments some have posted about. 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. Manual v dsg grapschknutsch 14th apr 2018 im very curious, why nobody compares acceleration with a certain rpm limit.
Jun 04, 2012 the golf comes equipped with a manual 6speed transmission or an optional dsg automatic. Dsg vs manual transmission golf gti launch control. Thought it would be interesting to find out what tyres are generally coming with the mk7s in au. The dsg shifts faster than a human can, therefore the dsg has a faster 060 time than the manual.
Enter current mileage for most accurate info about this vehicle. 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. 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. Having driven a manual for 30 years i still occasionally reach for the clutch pedal out of instinct. Nov 09, 2011 for 2012, volkswagen is producing a limited run of 5000 of the highperformance golf r model, which features more power and firmer suspension settings than the already impressive gti, which is based on the golf covered in a separate report. Dsg vs manual page 5 the volkswagen club of south africa.
Although i noticed a very small amount of jerkiness i thought it was less than i have noticed on a clutch manual transmission. Theres a choice of sixspeed manual and sixspeed automatic dsg transmissions, the latter offering normal and sport modes, and quickacting flappy paddles on the. The most accurate 2012 volkswagen go12ves mpg estimates based on real world results of 25. The volkswagen dsg direktschaltgetriebe or direct shift gearbox is perfectly paired to the engine and shifts quickly. Click image to enlarge im particularly grateful for this configuration because the first few months of parenthood with a 3door gti taught me that it is not fun to repeatedly put a baby seat in a coupe, even if that coupe has a high, straight roof and awesome seats that flip up and forward out of. Me, well i love it but i took a manual van because of availability and good price. Jun 30, 2012 dsg vans are generally a little harder to come by and of course are more expensive as the dsg gearbox carries a premium. Golf 7 gti official thread the volkswagen club of south. Either way, youre going to enjoy the gti immensely. Automotive editor james riswick advocates sticking with the manual.
Penrite dsg oil, same price as synthetic gear oil used in manual gearboxs. Read on to learn more on the 2011 volkswagen gti in this first drive. Use our free online car valuation tool to find out exactly how much your car is worth today. Interestingly, this is the one major assembly that isnt allnew. The simplicity debate was one i had with my partner when we switched to dsg cars. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most. That said, in manual mode, driven with the same process as a manual, it was fun, and the dsg farts are fantastic.
Most conspicuously the 7spd dsg transmission, which i drove with the 1. We also had a dsg equipped passat on which the gearbox failed but at. My opinion is the dsg is a replacement to a manual while delivering amazing response. I recently traded in my 20 volkswagen gti mk6 autobahn for a. Dsg vans are generally a little harder to come by and of course are more expensive as the dsg gearbox carries a premium. One thing i will tell you is that it defiantly changes how you feel about driving. Dsg vs manual gti 2012 printable 2019dsg vs manual gti 2012 printable 2019 is the best ebook you need. There are 22 offers now available for 2012 volkswagen golf vi gti 2. 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. Golf 5 gti dsg gearbox no faults on dash accident free second owner. Gearbox specialist suggest the megatronic unit be replaced at a cost of r30k excl labour charges which is another r20k. Volkswagen golf vi manual vs dsg runfer dhills dunno in truth, but what i can tell you is that we have a 2012 golf on the company fleet with a dsg box which broke at 16,000, was repaired under warranty and seems ok now.
The two cars have the same power output which is 9kw more than the old polo gti but in the manual the torques been boosted by a whopping 70nm apparently the dualclutch dsg box cant. Although i noticed a very small amount of jerkiness i thought it was less than i have noticed on a clutchmanual 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. My mkv seems a bit harder than the mk6 but over the two gtis feel like they do have a bit more oomph though you probably wouldnt notice it unless you drove a gti everyday. The gti also gets black side skirts, and 18inch wheels, which help visually lower it compared to the golf. In great condition hardly drive the car sounds lovely and fast golf 7 gti oem rim s. Further helping the engine stay on the power was the sixspeed twinclutch dsg gearbox. We have 28 cars for sale for volkswagen golf 6 gti dsg 2012, priced from zar45,000. Dsg doesnt really have that problem and can handle the extra torque. To me the beetle just seems a bit sluggish compared to the gtis.
I test drove a golf v gti dsg earlier in the year and it was really nice, apart from this weird jolt whilst slowing down to a stop. May 11, 2009 i have a 2007 a3 20t fsi audi dsg bought sh and got a serging problem going forward from 0km and even worse in reverse,i have had vehicle at agents under mplan they replaced hpressure fuel followers and now its back for vacuum issues all to sort out jerking and hard shifts. The manual also presents a higher official average fuel economy, using 6. 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. This graph shows how average 2012 volkswagen golf prices change with mileage. The clutch and gear change in a manual g6 gti is effortless too, which will make heavy traffic a bit more bearable. Jul 22, 2014 david zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most popular hothatches, the volkswagen golf gti. The fourdoor offers 200 horsepower and 207 poundfeet of torque from the same turbocharged 2. If you compare a regular style auto transmission with the dsg, well there is no comparison. 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. We also had a dsg equipped passat on which the gearbox failed but at a much higher mileage. Volkswagens dsg transmission makes it easy not to miss the manual.
The manual has better throttle response, but the clutch is typically german long. Service type control arm assembly rear upper right replacement. The minuses are cost both purchase price and ongoing maintenance costs. While the passat was a nice big family sedan, i wanted to drive something fun and sporty. A compact performance car is judged based on its engine. The edmunds longterm 2015 volkswagen golf gti comes with the optional dsg automatic. But, then, i used the paddle shifters a few times, and, its like the best of both worlds.
Does the golf gti edition 30 dsg have flappy paddles or is the change when in manual mode made via the gear stick in a touring car up and down sequential style. The biggest drop in price of r 24 081 is observed for cars with a mileage between 125 000150 000 km compared to. Having driven manual only cars as daily drivers for over 22 years, i purchased a 12 gti autobahn dsg in july of this year. Otherwise, the 2012 volkswagen golf lineup carries over largely unchanged from the 2010 introduction.
The gti gets a unique leatherwrapped sport steering wheel with a racylooking flat bottom. Compare prices of all volkswagen golfs sold on carsguide over the last 6 months. After buying a new 2012 vw passat in july 2012, i decided to trade it in for a new 2012 gti. Gti fans will find plenty familiar under the hood of the gli. Volkswagen gti transmission problems car forums at. New polo gti manual is for purists iol news that connects.
For 2012, volkswagen is producing a limited run of 5000 of the highperformance golf r model, which features more power and firmer suspension settings than the already impressive gti, which is based on the golf covered in a separate report. Front wheel drive, 2 door hatchback, compact cars 24 2011 mpg city 32 2011 mpg hwy other trims. The gearbox itself is better than the rubbery shifters you got from bmw or vw in the past, but its definitely not as precise and short as hondas 6. Golf 7 gti official thread post by polo05 mon jan 20, 2014 1. Now the gearbox makes a heavy shudder when drive is selected. Cars with a mileage between 250 000300 000 km are the cheapest at r 153 722, 15. The golf comes equipped with a manual 6speed transmission or an optional dsg automatic. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most popular hothatches, the volkswagen golf gti. I asked them about the mechatronics unit but they are ignoring me on this question.
Dec 05, 2012 most conspicuously the 7spd dsg transmission, which i drove with the 1. The dsg transmission also includes a launch control feature, which allows. Buying a california dsg or manual vw california owners club. My mkv seems a bit harder than the mk6 but over the two gtis feel like they do have a bit more oomph though you. Hi i have a 2012 polo gti dsg that was involved in a slight accident. My mate has a gti and the clutch feels exactly the same. Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email.
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