Dsg may get round a track quicker but manual drivers may have more fun doing it and vice versa. I wanted a manual and wasnt at all interested in dsg. The dsg adds little to the dynamics and plenty to the final price, and spoils those classleading co2 figures. Volkswagen ags dsgs direct shift gearbox could be found in the mk5, mk6, and mk7 golf, gti. I was also expecting more feel and connection with the manual gearbox too which i didnt really get. If youre interested in buying a volkswagen, be sure to check them out, and tell them i. Driving the used 2016 volkswagen golf r volkswagen s golf for 2016 offers a number of engines and trims, with the most popular being the 1. The 7th generation or mk 7 vw gti is one of the closest matches to the focus sts size, performance, and price.
As a vw mechanic for many years, all i can say is that in my experience, they seem to be very reliable. Dsg or manual vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. Part of that excitement is something vw always believed in offering enthusiasts a manual gearbox for their car. Ive test drove the manual version in the dealer i loved it just wandering how does the dsg version compare to the manual in terms of performance practicality etc. Volkswagen golf gti 2016 owners manual pdf download. The environmental protection agency estimates fuel consumption at 25 miles per gallon in the city, 34 mpg on the highway and 28 mpg combined with the manual transmission or 25 mpg city33 mpg hwy28 mpg combined with the dsg.
For comparison, i test drove a bmw 1series with a dual clutch gearbox and it behaved acceptably around town. I answer another one of the questions i frequently get asked. At the end of the day, get whats best for you, not what is best for everyone else. They shift up and down on there own, regardless of what the driver wants, even in manual mode. I have a golf tdi mark6 with a 7 speed gas gearbox why does this. Official recalls have been issued for the 2016 volkswagen golf by the nhtsa. Combined epa number for both is 36, but the highway number for the 6mt is 45 vs. This year marks the seventhgeneration golfs second year in the u. The dsg shifts faster than a human can, therefore the dsg has a faster 060 time than the manual. May 31, 2016 hi all, new to the forum looking to make my purchase of a golf r. This vw golf gtd option also has a negative impact on efficiency. The volkswagen golf returns for 2016 largely unchangedand thats a good thing.
Volkswagens dsg transmission makes it easy not to miss the manual. Dsg is just a preferenceoptions and weather its better than manual or not is relative. Volkswagens dsg transmission makes it easy not to miss the. The golf is fun to drive, striking an excellent balance between agile handling and ride comfort. 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. Read more and see photos of the 2016 golf r at car and driver. Grab that cob on the console and stick it in gear, because unlike the s3 at least for now, the 2016 golf r will be available with a manual sixspeed transmission in the summer. There is a reason why we offer manual transmissions on our golfs, gtis and jettas.
Steve sutcliffe and david vivian lock horns and you can have your say. Marrying the golf s traditional strengths of refinement, comfort and practicality with hot performance and entertaining dynamics have certainly found the gti. Considering a subaru wrx sti, ford focus rs, honda civic type r, mercedesamg gla45. The volkswagen golf gti is currently, and has long been, one of the best and most popular examples of the hothatch formula as much as. The dieselpowered golf is paired with a 6speed manual or the optional dsg. A week ago i would of said manual all the way, but i bought a rocco gt with the dsg box on monday and its amazing.
Nov 11, 2015 full instrumented test of the 2016 volkswagen golf r with the manual transmission. All, attached youll find all 14 of the official vw manuals for the golf r gti 2016 u. 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. The dualclutch gearbox works fine, but i think its very much a comfort option, not.
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. Not much difference, but definitely an indicator that the manual would provide at least slightly better fuel savings than the dsg. The most formidable is the longrunning volkswagen golf gti. I want to buy a dualclutch volkswagen golf, but will its. Since the transmission is built like a manual, it is mechanically strong. The dsg is also 11 kilograms heavier than its kg manual counterpart and claims a higher average fuel consumption figure at 6. Although vws dsg dualclutch automated manual is a good, reasonably sporty automatic, it is still an automatic. If youre looking for a zippy 2 or 4door hatchback with plenty of versatility and a proud pedigree, the golf could be your ride. Although vw s dsg dualclutch automated manual is a good, reasonably sporty automatic, it is still an.
In this article, well compare the focus st vs gti with the assumption that youre looking at the used market. We purchased this basest of base model 92tsi golfs as an exdemo with. Ford focus st vs vw golf gti comparison cj pony parts. Maybe i just need to give it more time and perhaps live with it for a while before. If the manual offers far better reliability, then how much slower is it vs the automatic assuming good driver skills. My primary reason for wanting auto was to make long journeys in heavy traffic more comfortable. Find specifications for every 2016 volkswagen golf.
S edition some of these files will come in both epub native and pdf formats. Alternatively, watch the vw golf r dsg versus manual video here. The golf r manual is still respectableand much quicker than the gtibut it trails. View and download volkswagen golf gti 2016 owners manual online. Once again we revisit the legendary golf gti, now better than ever thanks to a 220hp upgrade for the 2. And the 2015 volkswagen golf gti has a good manual gearbox. 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 minuses are cost both purchase price and ongoing maintenance costs. The vw and audi dsg transmission reliability, longevity and more. The volkswagen golf is a really well put together and great handling small car let down by a clunky dualclutch gearbox. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2016 volkswagen golf r 4dr hb dsg wdccnav at u.
The 2016 volkswagen golf is a great option if youre shopping for a used compact car or a hatchback that doesnt trade performance for practicality. Dsg vs manual vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. 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 golf comfortline is the way to go but out of my price range and not on runout and i would have to buy a manual because nervous of the dsg with such a short warranty. It creates excitement where you take your volkswagen. The 2016 volkswagen golf 92tsi comfortline is yet another in a seemingly endless line of golf variants, with this one replacing the previous my15 golf 90tsi. The 2016 volkswagen golf gti comes as a 2door or 4door hatchback.
Between base, egolf electric, and highperformance gti and golf r versions, the 2016 volkswagen golf lineup doesnt forget about the spaceandversatility fundamentals of hatchbackor. Between base, e golf electric, and highperformance gti and golf r versions, the 2016 volkswagen golf lineup doesnt forget about the spaceandversatility fundamentals of hatchbackor. It was natural to bring these hatches together for a comparison of these highly regarded fivedoors. 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. Should you choose a manual or dsg for your next volkswagen. Your golf gti 4door autobahn with performance package. Ive had a bad experience with a competing hothatch 2016 where the automatic transmission developed problems. I was in the same boat a few years ago when buying a mk5 golf gti.
Test drive originally intended to be a comment to my previous post, i decided to make this a new post instead. The native american lady in the 1970s commercial called it maize. The vw golf or 2016 continues a tradition of having an upscale look to its interior, using highquality materials, softtouch surfaces and, on higher trims. Its the instant gear changes that gets me and the noise when shifting up the box. The dualclutch transmission is a wonderful option on the golf gti, but our. Mk7 gti 6spd manual vs dsg which one should you buy. It may be hard to believe, but the most popular golf 7 derivative of all is the gti and the dsg equipped model in particular. We talk about the vw and audi dsg transmission, with a brief history and a list of.
The focus st was refreshed in 2015, the golf gti in 2016. How reliable, generally, is the automatic in a new gti sport. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they. It comes with vw carnet appconnect that lets you access your compatible smartphones music, maps, messaging, and more on your dash using apple carplay, android auto, or mirrorlink it also has a 220hp engine and a vaq front limitedslip differential lock with bigger front. I drive a 2015 volkswagen golf gti with the dsg transmission to try and answer the question manual or dsg big thank you to vorderman. S is for style that youll see the minute you sit on the cloth seating surfaces of the 2016 vw gti s 2 door trim. For me i was almost on the fence bw choosing manual or dsg until i found out canadian dsg. The clutch and shift lever have fairly light action, which keeps things lowkey in. The golf gti with dsg is the topselling golf 7 derivative.