It may be pricy, but you get the practicality of a fivedoor hatchback with power and sure footedness that can rival any sports car. With it, our longterm gti just feels like a slightly faster golf with a. Manual v dsg grapschknutsch 14th apr 2018 im very curious, why nobody compares acceleration with a certain rpm limit. 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.
Having driven a manual for 30 years i still occasionally reach for the clutch pedal out of instinct. Manual vs dsg for long term reliability page 2 golfmk7. The volkswagen golf gti is currently, and has long been, one of the best and most popular. Volkswagen ditches hybrid plans to play to golf gtis strengths hot hatchback twin test. The gear changing speed in the dsg is quick enough to compensate for the reduced torque. Volkswagens dsg was the breakthrough for automatic transmission in. At gti international i went up against a stock manual gti in my stock dsg gti and i won. The gti respects heritage in its standard trim red stitching worms its way about the place, the seats are clothed in tartan and the manual gearlever is topped off by a dimpled golfballlike. As an example, on the volkswagen golf mk5 gti, sixth gear will be engaged around. A manual gearbox was usually more economical and sporty. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most popular hothatches, the volkswagen golf gti. Manual will be cheaper if you arent modding and know how to drive a manual for clutch longevity. 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. Volkswagen claims 292 horsepower and 280 lbft of torque.
Mar 05, 2017 the golf gti feels like the icon it is. Ford focus st vs vw golf gti comparison cj pony parts. The simplicity debate was one i had with my partner when we switched to dsg cars. Volkswagen golf gti cars for sale in australia carsales. Nov 12, 2016 the mk1 golf gti is credited with starting the hot hatchback genre, while the latest, mk7 version has taken the name into unchartered, 300bhp, sports carslaying territory. Im only interested in knowing the performance statistics on a stock nonchipped u. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most. Where the engine would hang around 2000rpm, in neutral it was idling. Could the mk7, offered in its purest form, be the best golf yet. I found the dsg to be very technically capable, quick, responsive, etc. Shop volkswagen golf gti vehicles for sale in kansas city, mo at cars. It rides on 18inch alloy wheels and is offered with a choice of either a 6speed manual or 6speed dsg dualclutch. A directshift gearbox commonly abbreviated to dsg, is an electronically controlled dualclutch. Automatic transmission 0814 vw jetta golf rabbit mk5 kgl 64k miles.
Havent heard of many problems vw build quality ia second to none. In simple terms, a dsg automates two separate manual gearboxes and clutches contained within one housing and working as one unit. Climbing modest mountains and fording gentle streams is the alltracks department, with power coming courtesy of a 1. Open this page the new golf the new golf gti, gtd and. The focus st was refreshed in 2015, the golf gti in 2016. Dsg vs manual transmission golf gti launch control. Golf 5 gti dsg 2005 model downpipes big exhaust coil overs. Hi there, selling my dsg golf 5 gti, 2007 in a very good condition, very beautiful inside and outside, accident free. Wouldnt mind knowing other performance oriented stats like. The mk1 golf gti is credited with starting the hot hatchback genre, while the latest, mk7 version has taken the name into unchartered, 300bhp, sports carslaying territory.
The 7th generation or mk 7 vw gti is one of the closest matches to the focus sts size, performance, and price. The diesels a manualfree zone, with the sevenspeed dsg the only option, but no matter what type of transmission you choose, drive goes exclusively to the front wheels. Volkswagen ditches hybrid plans to play to golf gti s strengths hot hatchback twin test. 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. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from golf gti models in kansas city. The capabilities that you get between normal drive. Search over 5800 listings to find the best local deals. I personally prefer a manual box, dsg only takes about 0. The clutch in these cars at least my gti sucks if you have any power increase in mind. I like the leather in that vs the cloth in the gti but just means i need to trade this in after i. Please take into account that the volkswagen 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car performance. Although vws dsg dualclutch automated manual is a good, reasonably sporty automatic, it is still an automatic. Acquired my 2010 golf tdi 6spd manual 122209 sold 12311 my moms got the 2002 red jetta tdi that she loves. 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.
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. Volkswagen golf gti dsg v volkswagen golf gti manual61. 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. Buying myself a golf gti mk5 in the next few weeks to commute in and cant decide between a manual or a dsg. Complete auto transmissions for volkswagen golf for sale. Used volkswagen golf gti for sale in kansas city, mo. Cars reached volkswagen dealers in the golfs european domestic market on the 10th of november, 2012. Most sources seem to say the dsg is without a doubt the one to. The prices shown above, may vary from region to region, as will incentives, and are subject to change. The diesels a manual free zone, with the sevenspeed dsg the only option, but no matter what type of transmission you choose, drive goes exclusively to the front wheels. Most sources seem to say the dsg is without a doubt the one to go for and youd be an eejit to go for the manual. Mar 05, 2019 the basic and the main difference between the golf vs gti lies in the engine. Haldex5 4motion setup as the golf r and the same dsg and the same manual 6 speed. The basic and the main difference between the golf vs gti lies in the engine.
And while manual and dsg versions have the same combined. Find the best used car deals for your search golf 5 gti dsg. All pricing and details are believed to be accurate, but we do not warrant or guarantee such accuracy. However, dsg is just like any other gadget, great when it works, ball ache when it doesnt. Constant updates keep the hot hatch originator near the front of the performance car pack. Curious to know how significant the variance is between manual and dsg models. Equipped with four cylinders, this car claims an efficiency of 25 mpg in city and 35mpg on the highway. Jan 25, 2018 manual will be cheaper if you arent modding and know how to drive a manual for clutch longevity. Used 2000 volkswagen gti for sale near you edmunds. This super pimpedup golf also puts down more power than a gti. In this article, well compare the focus st vs gti with the assumption that youre looking at the used market.
The golf gti comes with a potent turbocharged and intercooled 2. The most formidable is the longrunning volkswagen golf gti. 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. 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. It was introduced in berlin on 4 september 2012, before a public launch at the 2012 paris motor show. The standard golf car has a turbocharged engine with the capacity of 1. The gsw s 4motion and the alltrack have the same haldex5 4motion setup as the golf r and the same dsg and the same manual 6 speed. When equipped with the dsg dualclutch automatic, volkswagen says the golf. Ive always loved the mk5 gti and now that theyve gotten so cheap, buying one is a no brainer for me, i just dont know what gearbox to go for.
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