Is the vw golf r better with a manual or automatic gearbox. I test drove a manual golf gtd and loved it but i cant help wondering if i should switch to a dsg. Volkswagen golf cars for sale in south africa autotrader. Tnt orange and viper green 2018 golf r duel is about dsg vs. Dsg is just a preferenceoptions and weather its better than manual or not is relative. First arriving in 1974, the golf was designed as a frontwheeldrive, frontengine mounted replacement. The dsg can handle the extra torque but if you have a manual trans you might be going through a new clutch alot sooner than stock. When i test drove the dsg i knew i had to have it over the manual. In fact i go as far as saying more than half the golf r cars local to me in my price range were dsg. Manual cars will likely be about a halfsecond slower. To our surprise our new lapiz blue vw golf r demo is a manual, not dsg as expected. Dsg or manual vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. Buying myself a golf gti mk5 in the next few weeks to commute in and cant decide between a manual or a dsg. I spend most of my commute in traffic on the m25 where an auto would be very nice, but.
The 4motion allwheeldrive system transfers torque between the front and rear wheels. Considering a subaru wrx sti, ford focus rs, honda civic type r, mercedesamg gla45. I do a lot of city driving and had considered getting the dsg over the manual beforehand. However, i have spent the day researching the net about the dsg gearbox problems that have plagued vw group in the previous few years and im unsure if i should now go with a manual transmission. Dsg maintenance is a bit more expensive then manual but i would say its worth it. Lauded for its comfort and practicality, with its hushed engines and sleek looks, its also economical and refined. This version definitely sounds a lot stronger than the golf 7 r we tested last year with the regular exhaust and if will lease this. I answer another one of the questions i frequently get asked. How to play the dsg game, and win dsg driving tips and tricks 031820 10. But lets say youre set on vws golf r should you stick to the manual or get the dsg instead. Drivetrain axles clutch dsg transmission differential driveshafts haldex manual transmission mounts shifter. According to vw the manual can accelerate to 100kph in the same five seconds flat that the dsg is capable of.
With 1,181 used volkswagen golf r cars available on auto trader, we have the largest range of cars for sale available across the uk. Faster shifting than a manual transmission, the available 7speed dsg automatic transmission lets you quickly upshift and downshift using paddle shifters located within a fingers reach on the steering wheel. May 06, 2018 in this video ill be showing you how my manual golf r farts like a dsg. As youll find from research the dsg can withstand a ton more hp and torque while with the manual you will most likely have to get a new clutch put in when. Volkswagen golf 7 r 4motion dsg remus abgasanlage kw v1. Join date oct 23rd, 2006 posts 1,950 vehicles 2012 golf r. Honda has the civic type r, fords focus rs is worth having a look at, then theres the renault megane r. I knew personally that i would have regrets down the road if i chose the automatic so i went with the 6 speed and havent had any regrets. 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. This put daves clutch and gearstick skills to the test in an ultimate manual vs dsg test. Manual mode on dsg is way more fun and engaging than true manual. For the 2018 model year, the whole golf family received a midlife refresh, and. Ive had my manual golf 7r since mid december last year, currently has 15,000km on the clock.
From having had 3 fabia vrs dsg s id have to say manual. I test drove the dsg and immediately knew thats what i wanted. Golf 7 r manual used cars for sale in south africa gumtree. While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there. I have mkvi fixed typo gti with stage ii tuning and dsg, my friend has a new jetta with the new motor and stage i with manual tranny and he drove my gti last night and loves it and regrets getting the manual. In this video ill be showing you how my manual golf r farts like a dsg. Dec 01, 2014 we estimate that the dsg golf r will make the sprint to 60 in about 4. Maybe the issue is when comparing the dsg stronic to the manual audi s4 or gti or golf r etc, since those vwgroup manuals are all a bit on the clunky side, with long throws. Since im driving dsg or automatic cars in general i would never go back to an manual transmission. The comfortline is also available in tdi and with a dsg gearbox so you can use auto or manual drive at your leisure.
I do miss my manual on country lanes but 99% of the time dsg suits me and the car imo. Sep, 2017 to our surprise our new lapiz blue vw golf r demo is a manual, not dsg as expected. Volkswagen golf r used cars for sale on auto trader uk. Vw golf r mk vii laptimes, specs, performance data. Its a born performer, from the customizable dcc adaptive chassis control to the added traction and stability of 4motion allwheel drive. Simply select a program, plug in, wait a few seconds, remove the sps device and start the car. Used volkswagen golf r for sale with photos cargurus. While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there is absolutely. And with the fully digital volkswagen digital cockpit, even your information is exciting. Feb 23, 2018 tnt orange and viper green 2018 golf r duel is about dsg vs.
On the road or track, the golf r has been designed to fire on all cylinders. I just took delivery of my second gti manual the acc option in the latest model makes it hard to overlook the dsg being able to bring the car to a complete stop and restarting itself is an amazing feature but the one time i bought an auto was a dsg tiguan and the lag when initially accelerating and the issues that then started to present with the dsg transmissions in a lot of vw models. Used volkswagen golf models for sale in south africa. Hi all, after borrowing the company pool car for a weekend 2015 golf gti dsg 217bhp i have fallen in love with the mk7 golf and am going to sell my audi tt 2. At the end of the day, get whats best for you, not what is best for everyone else. Nov 15, 2017 the 292hp, 280lbft golf r gets a new sevenspeed dsg transmission. I wanted a manual and wasnt at all interested in dsg. The biggest thing i noticed w the dsg that i missed was the ability to cruise w the clutch in when coming up to a stop or something. See 592 results for golf 5 gti dsg for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from r 15 000. Then we have the volkswagen golf 7 gtd a powerful tdi entry into the lineup. Mk7 golf r service manual schedule quick reference guide 01122016 06. Top speed of 250kph still remains as does the low fuel economy claim of 6. How to play the dsg game, and win dsg driving tips and.
Theres an allnew golf on the way but the fact this outgoing one is still the benchmark in an incredibly competitive class says much for how. Dsg is def quicker and can be fun and better than mt in certain scenarios, but at the end of the day it wont keep you as involved with driving the car as a manual transmission will. Especially for golf r you got that dsg farts if you like these sounds. This version definitely sounds a lot stronger than the golf 7 r we tested last year with the regular exhaust and if.
Volkswagens golf is one of the most popular hatchbacks of all time. How to play the dsg game, and win dsg driving tips and tricks. Sps position 2 97ron fuel regular torque for manual vehicles with stock clutches. With a powerful 4cylinder engine, the golf r boasts 288 hp and 280 lbft of turntwisting torque. From what ive read it seems to be more the dq200 that has problems rather than the dq250 used in the golf r mk7 but im still unsure. I had a manual 7r for a year before deciding to swap to a dsg 7r. It was introduced in berlin on 4 september 2012, before a public launch at the 2012 paris motor show. Browse quality volkswagen golf used cars for sale in south africa. Absolutley nothing wrong with the dsg box its brilliant but ive found doing 2000 miles a month across a mixed bag of a and b roads that.
Dsg may get round a track quicker but manual drivers may have. In normal driving conditions, power is delivered to the front wheels. 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 volkswagen golf sits firmly as the second best selling car of all time. The 292hp, 280lbft golf r gets a new sevenspeed dsg transmission. Golf r manual pricing prices are already listed on vw sas website so that would presume that its already available for order. 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.
I was in the same boat a few years ago when buying a mk5 golf gti. Mk7 golf r service manual schedule quick reference guide. Personally i prefer the dsg, it feels quicker in stock form and you get some benefits like dsg bangs and launch control. The volkswagen golf 7 trendline comes equipped with the iconic tsi engine, the same as in the volkswagen golf 7 comfortline. Used volkswagen golf vehicles from namauto in namibia. Used cars for sale in gauteng we deal with all kind of used cars, cash or bank finance 2014 vw golf 7 r auto 5000km, r325000 abs, service history, sunroof. R 799 950 volkswagen golf r auto used car 202077 kmautomatic dealer. See 16 results for golf 7r dsg at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from r 264 000.
Surely this hasnt put enough strain to ruin a brand. R 999 990 volkswagen golf r auto used car 201834 000 kmautomatic dealer melrose nissan birnam km from you. Used volkswagen golf 7 for sale in germany second hand. The 2019 volkswagen golf r is still the grown ups hot hatch duration. This put daves clutch and gearstick skills to the test in an ultimate manual vs dsg. Anyone know the gear ratios for the manual and dsg r.
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