Until they stop offering manual all together, thats all ill own. Some days i wish i had a manual but all in all i love the dsg, it is so fast and i love how it downshifts coming up to a light to stop in sport mode, makes me giggle like a child. Aprs tcu upgrades are the best modifications one can make to the dsg or s tronic transmission. My golf mk7 my experience with a volkswagen mk7 gtir. However, the dsg isnt as involving or as fun as the manual model, so we. Jun 26, 2020 the golf r mk7 is exceptionally good overall. There are several key points to consider when youre trying to decide between a vw gti dsg vs. Firstly, it allows us to spend more time behind the wheel of the new mk7. Same thing with a standard s3 sportback stronic and its sold at.
If you do a lot of standing starts andor endure heavy traffic on a regular basis, go dsg. The upgrade allows the transmission to hold higher torque levels with faster acceleration and quicker shifts. Manual downshifts are permissible in all gears so long as the next gear is below redline. But once you throw some money at it to fix their mistakes its pretty awesome. Sep 23, 2020 vw did mess up hard on the manual trans out of the factory ill agree with you there. If you take satisfaction from the challenge of flicking. Dsg vs manual vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. The mountune52 stage 1 power upgrade delivers phenomenal performance for the mk7 golf r with either manual or dsg transmissions based on over a decade of tuning vehicles to pass oem signoff, the mountune52 stage 1 offers the highest quality calibration, providing improved drivability, response and, of course, a substantial increase in both power and torque, all vigorously durability tested. Shift behavior of several mk7 gti dsg transmission control unit tunes is documented on charts that show upshift, downshift, and kickdown shift behavior.
Sometimes i miss rowing my own like i did in my gti. 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. If you dont need the novelty of a manual then the dsg is the obvious choice. Golf r dsg vs golf r manual 12 mile 40 roll youtube. I assume this is related to supply and demand, as most people choose auto i think. Shows the current gear in the factory multifunctional display in both drive and sport mode. Im used to it now and quite like it, for traffic etc its great and acceleration is. The upgrade allowing the end user to customize launch control and manual mode to their. The car is really capable and fast when needed and with the dcc you can adjust it nicely to your. Hyundai has given this pocket rocket a proper manual we exited pit lane and shot up to 70 mph. Mk7 golf r dsg vs mk7 golf r manual 1 4 mile youtube.
Dsg or manual vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. And can only assume the mk7 went even further down that. Click here to subscribe to our channel our surprise our new lapiz blue vw golf r demo is a manual, not dsg as expected. Jan 18, 2019 the 7speed dsg automatic transmissionor dq200is a transmission that is growing rapidly in popularity. Mar 01, 2018 but lets say youre set on vws golf r should you stick to the manual or get the dsg instead. Ive test driven dsg a dozens times or more, including the new mk7 a few weeks ago. Id been fairly set on dsg if i did get one, but the cost would be significantly higher. The whole car was clearly designed as a dsg with the manual an afterthought. Certainly, anything fomr 2015 onwards should be ok. Like the ford focus rs and bmw m5i, it arrived with a tantalising price tag just.
Each driving mode is optimized for the higher power levels provided by aprs engine upgrades. Mk7 pp dsg is38 moderator of r golfgti, speaking officially 2 years ago stickied comment just as a note. To get the formalities out of the way, the bmw comes with a 3. That awkward moment when you have thoughts of regret when purchasing your manual 4 weeks ago if anyone wants a manual and isnt happy with the dsg get in touch anyone else owned both versions and which did they prefer and why. Honda has the civic type r, fords focus rs is worth having a look at, then theres the renault megane r. Jun 26, 2020 the golf r s closest rival is the the audi s3, and thanks to its similar 2. Both cars had trouble launching with the track conditions. After only driving manual cars for 12 years, just bought this in dsg last april.
Dec 03, 2020 when the mk7 volkswagen golf r launched, it did so costing less than thirty grand. Learn more about bramgate volkswagen and your ontario community. No matter how much i like it, i will never buy one. Ive never found a manual transmission to be a significant burden, even in stop and go traffic. Anyone regret buying a golf r in an auto vs manual. While i respect the viewpoint that the soft, gtesque nature of the golf r is said to suit the dsg gearbox option better than the manual, its my duty as a purist to. The metaphorical big stick here is the golf rs turbocharged 2. The dsg is also 11 kilograms heavier than its kg manual counterpart and claims a higher average fuel consumption figure at 6.
Dec 24, 2018 the mk7 golf r featured here was launched in march 2014 with an even more potent and mouthwatering 296bhp. Nov 04, 2020 with the extra power, vw saw the need for additional braking, so the front rotors are 14. It begins with the frontdrive mk3 golf vr6, moves through the allwheeldrive mk4 and mk5 r32 cars before emerging as a. The gti has used the wet clutch since the inception of the dsg in the mk5. Dsg vs manual transmission golf gti launch control. My golf mk7 my experience with a volkswagen mk7 gti r. Similarly, it is about twotenths of a second faster in the quartermile, averaging 14.
A transverse dual clutch transmission, it was brought in to supercede the 6speed dq250 dsg unit, and is finding itself in more and more vehicles. Common faults in the 7speed dsg automatic transmission. The driving modes and acc are pointless on the manual. Considering a subaru wrx sti, ford focus rs, honda civic type r, mercedesamg gla45. Any reliability differences my driving is 80% road but when i do.
Cars reached volkswagen dealers in the golf s european domestic market on 10 november 2012. The accessport is sold individually or included with one of several stage packages. The performance between the two is similar, but it looks like in 060, the dsg is slightly quicker, according to. After owning it for a bit, and driving some dsg cars, i totally agree with your statement. No golf gti models have used the wet clutch dsg at all. Youve got this very modifiable, very enthusiast friendly car with striking good looks and the one thing many bang for your buck jdm cars lack, premium build and finishes. Volkswagen golf r mk7 cars for sale pistonheads uk.
Most of me would prefer the dsg i test drove a nearly new one and loved it but mostly manuals around. Manual vs dsg vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. Mk7 golf r dsg vs mk7 golf r manual 14 mile youtube. How you plan on using your gti, if you are going to modify it, and whether you want allout speed or a more involved driving experience are the things you need. Is the vw golf r better with a manual or automatic gearbox. The mk7 performance pack models stand out as probably the most. Is the dsg or manual golf gti, golf r, or gli better. Go on drivethedeal and you can get a standard 5 door dsg golf r for under. The vagueness and limp nature of the manual shifter on the mk7 r, although greatly improved over. Theres just something about how a manual makes me feel more connected to the car. Jan 19, 2019 dsg direct shift gearbox transmissions are quite possibly the most popular type of dual clutch transmission on the road today. But lets say youre set on vws golf r should you stick to the manual or get the dsg instead. Best run of the day for the dsg was faster than the bes. Got the option on a cheap golf r with the manual box.
Allows for limited torque during overtemp conditions vs total immovability. By rezelion123, may 31, 2016 in vw golf r mk7 chat. Apr 10, 2017 even in the uk, the golf s get a lot more discounts than audis which is probably why the gfv is lower for the golf. Help me decide between dsg and manual vw golf r mk7 chat. I am after a bit of information on the differences between the dsg and manual golf r s i will be in the market for a golf r within the next month and plan to buy one and increase the power circ. Dsg versus manual things you lovehate golfmk7 vw gti. The mk7 dsg was another great car which felt slightly more planted than the mk6 but these are going for another 78k over the mk6. The heritage of the mk7 golf r is wellestablished, if somewhat convoluted. 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.
Also known as a directshift gearbox, the dsg transmission is prevalent in cars like the volkswagen gti and now the hyundai veloster n, which. Depending on the exact trim level, the dsg equipped mk7 gti is about twotenths of a second faster to 60 miles per hour at 5. With the extra power, vw saw the need for additional braking, so the front rotors are 14. More or less thanks to holding out for a manual golf r i have decided that, after.
Apr tcu dsg transmission upgrade tune for vw mk7 gti. Weighing against the dsg is the enjoyment i have found in coordinating the clutch pedal and transmission shifts. Havent driven the mk7 dsg yet, but ive driven an mk6 gti dsg, and an. I didnt mind the manual in the mk7, but i was concerned about resale. It was introduced in berlin on 4 september 2012, before a public launch at the 2012 paris motor show. Coming from people who have actually had the golf r, the difference is immediate. The car i looked at had been for sale for a while, but i couldnt see why it had been as it was a lot cleaner than the dsg mk7 that i looked at. Vw did mess up hard on the manual trans out of the factory ill agree with you there. Dsgequipped volkswagen golf gti performance promises maximum performance potential. Dsg vs manual mk7 golf help me decide vw vortex volkswagen. Mk6 csg gti 6sp, mk4 matchstick red jti vr6 5sp reactions. The volkswagen golf mk7 also known as the golf vii is a small family car, the seventh generation of the volkswagen golf and the successor to the volkswagen golf mk6.
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