From my research, the mk7 gti onwards used the wet clutch dq250, which was not prone to problems in other dry clutch dsg units eg. Volkswagen released pictures and information on 6 august 2008, prior to the official unveiling. 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. In mexico, the only two versions available until august 2011 were the germanimported 3door gti in both 6 speed manual and 6 speed dsg transmissions, and the mexicanproduced golf sportwagen with a 170 bhp 2. 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. It was unveiled at the paris motor show in october 2008. Find the best used car deals for your search golf 6 gti dsg gauteng. Quick clip showing the exhaust sound from two my11 gtis. Seven speed direct shift gearbox control unit dq200. 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.
Buying myself a golf gti mk5 in the next few weeks to commute in and cant decide between a manual or a dsg. Dsg is just a preferenceoptions and weather its better than manual or not is relative. How reliable are the mk7 6 speed dsg boxes nowadays. If you arent convinced about the speed of dsg vs manual check this youtube vid. Vw golf 6 gti cars for sale in south africa as advertised on auto mart. I spend most of my commute in traffic on the m25 where an auto would be very nice, but. According to volkswagen australia, since the arrival of the mk6 golf in 2009, dsg transmissions have become the dominant sales choice for. Dsg may get round a track quicker but manual drivers may have more fun doing it and vice versa. For the next 20 years all i drove were manual cars in the uk, only later did i start to drive autos. Volkswagen prepaid scheduled maintenance contract w30. One negative thing i hear about manuals is that once you tune the engine your clutch will start to slip. Mk6 gti manual vs mk6 gti dsg dsg is stage 1 tune and manual is bolt ons no tune. My 2005 golf 5 gti dsg currently has 89000km on the clock. While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there is absolutely.
I have ordered a 2016 gti and really went back and forth manual vs dsg. Nov 22, 2018 with the old polo gti, there were two benefits to a manual gearbox, as the 7speed dsg couldnt handle all the torque of the 1. Volkswagens dsg transmission makes it easy not to miss the. Volkswagen ags dsgs direct shift gearbox could be found in the mk5, mk6, and mk7 golf, gti.
Vw golf 6 gti cars for sale in south africa auto mart. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most popular hothatches, the volkswagen golf gti. It has developed an irritating knocking noise in the engine. I would be buying a 30,000 ish mile example, around 34 years old. Bilekspressen tester dsg gearkasse vs manuelt gearkasse.
Dsg or manual, what would you do page 1 general gassing. Steering wheel mounted shift paddles, engine stopstart system. Still dont know what i was thinking, but i bought an 06 2dr gti with dsg, and traded it a year later for an 08 4dr with manual and couldnt wait to get it, not just for the 4dr, but to lose that dsg. Certainly, anything fomr 2015 onwards should be ok.
Dsg may get round a track quicker but manual drivers may have. In 2006 i bought my first gti with dsg, and since have owned mk 6 gti and passat r36 with 6 speed dsg. Golf 6 gti exhaust sound compilation dsg farts duration. I would be buying the car with a view to keep the car for 4 or so years, doing 20,000 miles a year. Dsg doesnt really have that problem and can handle the extra torque. Both manual and dsg transmission gtis are claimed to stop the timer at 6. Im looking at buying a 150tdi, and am deciding between a manual or dsg. With the old polo gti, there were two benefits to a manual gearbox, as the 7speed dsg couldnt handle all the torque of the 1. I would never consider buying a hacked up dsgmanual conversion if there are plenty of manuals on the market. Please do not suggest other cars, my mind is set on the gti 6. Gti manual 6 speed gear ratios golfmk7 vw gti mkvii. Leather interior, sunroof, full service history, spare keys. Immaculate conditiongolf 6 gti 6 speed manual sunroof led lights r tail lights 35 edition wheels fsh trade ins welcome and finance can be arranged contact eddie 0600645894volkswagen golf 2.
Vw golf r with 6 speed manual transmission which is slightly cheaper expected to arrive later in the day. Just tossing up between the two as well as whether to go down the manual or dsg route. The vehicle was released to the european market in the winter of. Vw gti the dsg is nice dont get the manual went from a 6speed manual mini cooper s to a 6 speed dual clutch dsg volkswagen gti mk6. Admittedly, the gti performance still scrabbles for grip a little off the line, but with launch control as part of the dsg transmission, the 062mph sprint is dealt with in 6. It is used extensively in traffic covering 60kmdayweek. Jul 31, 2011 quick clip showing the exhaust sound from two my11 gti s. Finally settled on the 6 speed manual but i had concerns over two areas with the manual, 1 the large ratio spread between 1st and 2nd which is 45%, and. Is the 2015 volkswagen golf gti better to drive with a manual transmission or. 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. Jul 03, 2010 candy white, 6 speed, sunroof, monster mats, 18 detroits, bixenons headlights, dyno audio, vag custom, apr stage 2, forge dv spacer, billy boat 3 inch downpipe, magnaflow catback, induktion motorsports iflow intake, autotech lower engine mount insert, red led footwell, super bright white led interior lights, yellow fog lights, osir shifter knob and boot red. Used golf 6 gti dsg gauteng cars in gauteng mitula cars. As long as you make sure you own the car in the automotion plan period, then the dsg will be great personally i prefer a manual and not having to foot the bill of around r60k when a piece of electronic wizadry goes for a ball of st. The sixspeed manual gearbox remains standard, and the sevenspeed dsg automatic gearbox again will be optional, in both the gti and the golf r.
While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there. The volkswagen golf mk6 or vw typ 5k or mk vi is a compact car, the sixth generation of the volkswagen golf and the successor to the volkswagen golf mk5. I drive a manual mk6 and love it, bit wouldnt begrudge anyone going for a dsgi may even get a mk7 eventually with the dual clutch. This may be the topshelf gti, but is it the top dog. Manual transmissions are an absolute joy, but the dsg is capable of. Vw golf 6 gti manual vs vw golf 5 gti dsg from 0 to 220kmh, 2 people in both car, both stock, german highway. Manual vs dsg for long term reliability golfmk7 vw gti. I bought the gti with the dsg and i find it more appealing and involving to drive than my 6spd manual in the bmw.