Dsg or manual vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. Jun 15, 2014 i didnt test drive anything when coming to this, my first, golf but i knew all along that whatever car i got it was going to be automatic after 20 years of driving manual. Wondering how to find out what type of vw oil your model uses. As a vw mechanic for many years, all i can say is that in my experience, they seem to be very reliable. The new gti is arguably the best golf ever built offering superlative dynamics, new technologies, higher levels of safety and standard equipment along. The volkswagen golf gti is currently, and has long been, one of the best. But then i drove a golf r dsg and manual back to back. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2014 volkswagen gti 4dr hb dsg drivers edition pzev at u. Clima manual golf newest climatronic 2014 model in volkswagen golf 6 and jetta succesfully tested by cartronic. Ive driven maybe a dozen dsgs in various vag cars from golf. Ive seen a van which ticks all the boxes for me, however its dsg and i wasnt overly impressed with it when i test drove it.
The edmunds longterm 2015 volkswagen golf gti comes with the optional dsg automatic. Vw golf r vs audi s3 manual vs automatic drag race what difference does the gearbox make. I did a couple months ago on the gti and felt the manual was so much better in my experience. I just enjoy changing gear, and acutally feel more in control of the car. Test drive originally intended to be a comment to my previous post, i decided to make this a new post instead. Used 2014 volkswagen golf tdi for sale with photos cargurus. Order the sixspeed dsg gearbox and it can cover 062mph in 4. Vw oil recommendations, specifications, quality standards, and oil viscosity weight are specified in your owners manual. The 2014 volkswagen golf hatchback offers excellent handling and a good ride, premium interior design and materials, and a range of enginesincluding the efficient tdi dieselbut at a premium price. Oct 27, 2014 full test with performance numbers on vws allnew 2015 golf tsi with a manual transmission. Is the 2015 volkswagen golf gti better to drive with a manual transmission or with its dsg dualclutch. The 2door golfgti body is dropped taking with it the option of a. The 2014 volkswagen golf is a fivepassenger hatchback offered solely with four doors this year.
May 26, 2014 the 2015 volkswagen golf gti is the latest iteration of the original hot hatchback, but is it a genuine improvement over the 2014 gti its set to replace. Buying myself a golf gti mk5 in the next few weeks to commute in and cant decide between a manual or a dsg. I thought i would still ask everyone if dsg is a way to go or a manual transmission. The worst complaints are ac heater, accessories interior, and clutch problems. There is no way in the world would i pick the manual golf r. Choose from a massive selection of deals on second hand volkswagen golf 2014 cars from trusted volkswagen dealers. Im not saying a dsg is better than a manual, as i love my rabbit and miatas manual transmissions, but these are some nice benefits. Also called twinclutch or dct gearboxes, a dsg automatic gearbox is offered on many cars now. But, later than you can maintain others to start reading, it will be better. Mk6, and mk7 golf, gti, jetta, golf r, tdi, polo, passat, r32, beetle, tiguan, touran, cc, scirocco, a1, a3, a4, s4, s5, a7, q3, q5, r8. Dsg is just a preferenceoptions and weather its better than manual or not is relative. Everyone says dsg is very good, but i guess i will have to test drive gti with dsg and see how i like it. The dsg requires constant hydraulic pressure and the clutches are wet.
Golf r dsg vs 6 speed manual tune golfmk7 vw gti mkvii. I found the dsg to be very technically capable, quick, responsive, etc. So how is it different than a regular automatic transmission. The vw and audi dsg transmission reliability, longevity and more. I was also expecting more feel and connection with the manual gearbox too which i didnt really get. Im a manual driver and have found the responsiveness cannot be equalled. However, there are nevertheless many people who afterward dont behind reading. For this reason, the question of transmission options is no longer as simple as manual vs automatic. Search over 3,300 listings to find the best local deals. Comparing the mazda 3 to the vw golf, two small hatchbacks with manual transmissions that compete at the affordable end of the newcar spectrum. Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 2014 volkswagen golf 4door hb dsg drivers edition pzev. My primary reason for wanting auto was to make long journeys in heavy traffic more comfortable. After all, over 30 million shoppers use cargurus to find great deals on used cars and new cars in their area.
Dsg provides better fuel economy when compared to the other cars with regular automatic transmission and some manual transmission cars. The cvt, or continuously variable transmission, is one route automakers go when it comes to efficiency, but volkswagen is prone to selecting the dsg as an upgrade. The gears didnt seem as close together in the manual as they were in the dsg so shifts. Once you get comfortable with their performance characteristics, its a pretty solid transmission. I have a golf tdi mark6 with a 7 speed gas gearbox why does this gearbox use manual gearoil and not dsg gearoil and no filter. Changes to the 2014 volkswagen golf and gti are limited to two specialedition gti trims. 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. Volkswagen golf gti dsg v volkswagen golf gti manual61. Used 2014 volkswagen golf diesel pricing for sale edmunds. 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. Looking in to get a 2015 gti, but i am not sure if i should go with dsg or manual. How to find out what vw oil type your car uses blauparts. I was in the same boat a few years ago when buying a mk5 golf gti.
Get information and details on the different trims. There is no way in the world would i pick the manual golf r over the dsg equipped one. I just didnt get that enjoyment from the delayed response in the dsg. Glad you prefer the manual vs the dsg, but like i stated, i also prefer the manual. Automotive editor james riswick advocates sticking with the manual. Considering a subaru wrx sti, ford focus rs, honda civic type r, mercedesamg. Jan 29, 2014 diesel engine and a manual transmission option make the golf tdi wagon a rare bird in canada.
I do like manual, but i wouldnt mind dsg if it gives me same pick up as manual if you. The new gti is arguably the best golf ever built offering superlative dynamics, new technologies, higher levels of safety and standard equipment along with a distinctive golf dna. Although vws dsg dualclutch automated manual is a good, reasonably sporty automatic, it is still an automatic. Hi guys, i know this topic is done to death week in and week out but was wondering if anyone had any regrets with their choice of transmission they ended up with for their golf. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in. I wanted a manual and wasnt at all interested in dsg. For 2014, only a limited amount of golfs and gtis will be. The 2015 volkswagen golf gti is the latest iteration of the original hot hatchback, but is it a genuine improvement over the 2014 gti its set to replace. Maybe i just need to give it more time and perhaps live with it for a while before. Last week i drove a mk4 golf which is like changing gear in custard and it was bliss to be. Drive at 85 mph and youll see less of a difference between the dsg and manual than at 65 mph. I always felt like i had plenty of power in reserve regardless of what gear i was in. The new volkswagen golf r promises to be a significant step up from the already excellent golf gti hot hatch, with an extra 44kw, 50nm and the two extra driven wheels that has always distinguished r models from lesser golfs in mk7 guise, the golf r is the fourth generation of its type building on the mk4 and mk5 r32 models and the mk6 golf r and boasts performance claims to make it the. I had it in manual shift the whole time and enjoyed flipping it through gears.
Jan 23, 2014 order the sixspeed dsg gearbox and it can cover 062mph in 4. At the end of the day, get whats best for you, not what is best for everyone else. All are frontwheel drive, and all include free scheduled maintenance for. I answer another one of the questions i frequently get asked. I have a mk5 gt tdi manual and a mk6 gti dsg dsg every time for me. So if the dsg had a transmission tune and the manual had a. Ive always preferred manual boxes unless having to do lots of town driving and the golf r. The dsg transmission features sport and manual modes that can be exploited. 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.
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