2016 vw golf r manual vs dsg

Once you get comfortable with their performance characteristics, its a pretty solid transmission. Dsg is just a preferenceoptions and weather its better than manual or not is relative. In my 2016 mercedes cla 250 i have sometimes problems with. Sometimes i do miss the manual but with the dsg, i can focus on getting better at the other aspects of driving. All were progressively better than the last, but the new r is so much better than the previous r and gti, obviously. Im new to vw as it is my first, and i want to feel better about my choice. The volkswagen golf returns for 2016 largely unchangedand thats a good thing. 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. The simplicity debate was one i had with my partner when we switched to dsg cars. This, incidentally, is why the dsgequipped r is quicker than the focus rs 4. Car magazine uks independent longterm test of the vw golf r. 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.

I have owned my manual vw golf r for quite a few years now and i wanted to go through the top 5 reasons why i own this. The dualclutch gearbox works fine, but i think its very much a comfort option, not. Dsg vs manual vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. We drove the dsg based tdi first and it was very good, it shifts waaay faster than you can with manual. Manual vs dsg vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most. The 292hp figure is the most vw has ever offered in a u. Manual v dsg grapschknutsch 14th apr 2018 im very curious, why nobody compares acceleration with a certain rpm limit.

I also show just how confident the golf r makes you feel on one of englands most famous. Like the hatch, youre limited to 155mph topend, though vw says its seen 165mph in testing. Or are they glad they picked the automatic over the manual. I have driven stick for 30 years from a 1980 toyota corolla hatchback to a 90 integra to a 94 integra gsr, a boxster s, even tracked down a 2004 saab 93 with a stick. Than europe 2018 vw golf range has something for everyone. As much as i love a manual transmission and i kind of already miss it, im enjoying the dsg. Having driven a manual for 30 years i still occasionally reach for the clutch pedal out of instinct. Manual vs dsg hi all, looking to get my first golf specifically r or gti, ive always driven manuals and love the ability to control the car but clearly the appeal of the dsg has got me curious. The dsg is one of my favorite things about the car.

We estimate that the dsg golf r will make the sprint to 60 in about 4. Manual cars will likely be about a halfsecond slower. Considering a subaru wrx sti, ford focus rs, honda civic type r, mercedesamg gla45. Same goes for the manual manualequipped subaru wrx sti. The volkswagen golf gti is currently, and has long been, one of the best and most popular. To our surprise our new lapiz blue vw golf r demo is a manual, not dsg as. It combines the best attributes of a car and an suv. Its a can of worms dsg is good, very very good, i dont miss a manual box and dsg in the r it adds to the experience in my opinion, the dsg farts, launch control, lightning fast changes, are all part of the fun, its also a slightly quicker car if you are planning on tuning the car though, the clutch in the manual is a weak point, if youre leaving it standard there are no issues and its a.

While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there is absolutely. Volkswagen golf gti dsg v volkswagen golf gti manual61. To our surprise our new lapiz blue vw golf r demo is a manual, not dsg as expected. The r is the only car here available with an automatic optionvolkswagens familiar sixspeed dualclutch dsgbut.

And despite the power, the epa rates the dsgequipped golf r at 23 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined. Dont have a golf r, but have an audi s4 with stronic which is effectively the same as dsg. My experience is that for 99% of the time i wouldnt. Acquired my 2010 golf tdi 6spd manual 122209 sold 12311 my moms got the 2002 red jetta tdi that she loves. I am wondering if anyone regrets getting the automatic version of a golf r instead of the manual. As a vw mechanic for many years, all i can say is that in my experience, they seem to be very reliable. I had a 2012 golf r mkvi with a stick, traded that in for a 2015 mkvii with a stick, and then that for a 2016 golf r. For 2016, the volkswagen golf r gets a standard sixspeed manual transmission dsg is optional and an updated touchscreen infotainment system with a larger display, a usb port and enhanced. During that time it has been offered with either a sixspeed manual or sixspeed dsg auto gearbox, although all versions. In my 2016 mercedes cla 250 i have sometimes problems with unintentionally. Vw golf r with performance pack shows off its goods in slick video 2018 vw golf r will get less power in u. My manual mk7 golf r farts like a dsg in this video ill be showing you how my manual golf r farts like a dsg.

The vw golf r is good but is it better with a dsg or manual gearbox. At the end of the day, get whats best for you, not what is best for everyone else. Really hope the manual in the r isnt as bad as people are saying. In the automotive world, engineers are constantly thinking of ways to make vehicles more powerful, smoother and more efficient. Dsg may get round a track quicker but manual drivers may have more fun doing it and vice versa. For this reason, the question of transmission options is no longer as simple as manual vs automatic. This put daves clutch and gearstick skills to the test in an ultimate manual vs dsg test. The dieselpowered golf is paired with a 6speed manual or the optional dsg. 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. If youre looking for a zippy 2 or 4door hatchback with plenty of versatility and a proud pedigree, the golf could be your ride.

For me i wanted a manual, my previous car was a manual so why not the next one. Because you cant shift the fords manual manual sixspeed as quickly as the vw dsg shifts itself. Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 2016 volkswagen golf 2door hb automatic tsi. Japan is totally auto mad so the only golf r i could test drive was the dsg, car was awesome apart from the dsg.

Apr 2016 location sydney daily golf r mk7 name andrew posts 169. I answer another one of the questions i frequently get asked. The volkswagen golf gti is currently, and has long been, one of the best and most. The gti now has an additional 10hp, making it a total of. This year marks the seventhgeneration golfs second year in the u. Pricing for the 2016 model year, prices were quite a. Volkswagen is planning to add a manual transmission option for its golf r when the 2016 model year heads to dealerships mid next year. Anyone regret buying a golf r in an auto vs manual.

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. The gti can be had with a sixspeed manual or a sixspeed dsg automated manual. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the. The golf r joined the mk7 range not long after it first arrived in 2012.