Between base, egolf electric, and highperformance gti and golf r versions, the 2016 volkswagen golf lineup doesnt forget about the spaceandversatility fundamentals of hatchbackor. Pricing for the 2016 model year, prices were quite a bit lower than for 2017. The dualclutch gearbox works fine, but i think its very much a comfort option, not. If youre looking for a zippy 2 or 4door hatchback with plenty of versatility and a proud pedigree, the golf could be your ride. Autoweek may earn money from the links on this page. People who liked this video also likeddid this video help you 40 roller. 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. While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there is absolutely. Car magazine uks independent longterm test of the vw golf r. The r is fast with dsg but with manual it just felt like any other. The quickest golf r is the auto, which will cover 062mph in 4. I love driving manual cars, however im left with nasty knee pain whenever i drive my.
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 gti is currently, and has long been, one of the best and most popular examples of the hothatch formula as much as. I dont miss a manual box and dsg in the r it adds to the. 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. 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. On my second mk7 r first manual bought in march 2014 and did 12k miles, second bought in march 2016 is dsg and nearly 6k miles now neither have had issues nor needed any warranty work with the dealership either. The volkswagen golf returns for 2016 largely unchangedand thats a good thing. Golfs started getting r treatment in 2002 with the v6engined r32 and since then the power has kept on coming. Coming from a 5mt petrol car, though, the ratios still take some getting. Unfortunately, the manual loses to the automatic golf r against the stopwatch. Sometimes i do miss the manual but with the dsg, i can focus on getting better at the other aspects of driving. The fourdoor golf r hatchback offers seating for five and is equipped with a long list of desirable standard features.
This vw golf gtd option also has a negative impact on efficiency. Dsg may get round a track quicker but manual drivers may have. I had a manual 2016 golf r then traded in for a 2019 golf r dsg. Acquired my 2010 golf tdi 6spd manual 122209 sold 12311 my moms got the 2002 red jetta tdi that she loves. I got tired of being smoked off the line by the audi s3. Considering a subaru wrx sti, ford focus rs, honda civic type r, mercedesamg gla45. Dsg may get round a track quicker but manual drivers may have more fun doing it and vice versa.
Apr 2016 location sydney daily golf r mk7 name andrew posts 169. The gears didnt seem as close together in the manual as they were in the dsg so shifts felt more satisfying, like i was really helping the car along. 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. 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. Having driven a manual for 30 years i still occasionally reach for the clutch pedal out of instinct. 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.
During that time it has been offered with either a sixspeed manual or. I might be able to trade in my 2016 golf r 6sp manual for a 2019 golf r dsg, while keeping the same monthly payments. The vw golf r is good but is it better with a dsg or manual gearbox. In fact, if you were buying a golf r, i would suggest you buy that over the manual. Volkswagen announced prices for the new golf r which will be offered for the u. The dualclutch transmission is a wonderful option on the golf gti. Volkswagen groups dsg gearbox explained autoevolution. 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. Manual cars will likely be about a halfsecond slower. Jun 06, 2016 autoweek may earn money from the links on this page. 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. While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there. 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.
The golf r joined the mk7 range not long after it first arrived in 2012. Dsg vs manual vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. The 2019 is on paper down 4hp, and requires thinner oil. The simplicity debate was one i had with my partner when we switched to dsg cars. Dsg is just a preferenceoptions and weather its better than manual or not is relative. There are tons of performance cars out there that are much better with a manual than an automaticdct, but i dont think that the mk7 golf r is one of them. Anyone regret buying a golf r in an auto vs manual. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard with the golf r. This year marks the seventhgeneration golfs second year in the u. Jan 10, 2017 on my second mk7 r first manual bought in march 2014 and did 12k miles, second bought in march 2016 is dsg and nearly 6k miles now neither have had issues nor needed any warranty work with the dealership either. However, you can spec a dualclutch dsg gearbox, adding an extra gear in the process. Dec 01, 2014 we estimate that the dsg golf r will make the sprint to 60 in about 4. We estimate that the dsg golf r will make the sprint to 60 in about 4. 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.
Compare cars 2016 volkswagen cc, egolf, golf r, tiguan recalled to fix child locks 20152016 honda fit. I know the dsg is faster, but it didnt exactly wow me when i test drove it, and it lugged the engine in d just like my wifes 2018 gsw dsg does. I want to buy a dualclutch volkswagen golf, but will its. But lets say youre set on vws golf r should you stick to the manual or get the dsg instead. Is the vw golf r better with a manual or automatic gearbox. So far im pretty happy with it, my first test drive freaked me out a little at low speeds but i tried it again and things felt much smoother and less worrying. While its faster than a lot of sports cars, its performance credentials. And despite the power, the epa rates the dsgequipped golf r at 23 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined. Nov 11, 2015 unfortunately, the manual loses to the automatic golf r against the stopwatch.
A place for owners, enthusiasts, and fans of the volkswagen golf r. The dieselpowered golf is paired with a 6speed manual or the optional dsg. You can have your golf r with a manual transmission volkswagen expects about half of golf r owners will once the 2016 model arrives in september but the dsgequipped r is just as fun as the. The r is fast with dsg but with manual it just felt like any other car with me, lost the specialness that you should. Oct 21, 2016 and despite the power, the epa rates the dsg equipped golf r at 23 mpg city, 30 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined. I just got the golf sportwagen dsg, and i was a bit tempted to try the mt, but i havent driven manual in years and this is my first car purchase, so i wasnt ready to take the leap. For 2016, the volkswagen golf r gets a standard sixspeed manual transmission dsg is optional and an updated touchscreen infotainment system with a. The mk7 golf comes with a 6speed automatic instead of a dsg. May 22, 2016 the simplicity debate was one i had with my partner when we switched to dsg cars. If you own a golf gti, an audi a3 with a 6speed s tronic or a skoda octavia with a big engine, chances are its one of those.