Dsg is just a preferenceoptions and weather its better than manual or not is relative. The hardest decision to make when buying my car was choosing between a manual transmission or the insanely impressive dual clutch dsg. Volkswagen ags dsgs direct shift gearbox could be found in the mk5, mk6, and mk7 golf, gti. Dsg have been proven in motorsport applications too.
Interestingly, the manual model is a little less efficient than the dsg variant, with vw claiming a combined consumption figure of 6,3 l100 km for. The dsg dualclutch is the only transmission available. Like i said, i want to give the wrx another shot because i think it deserves it, but the gti would win out for its ease of use in both dsg and manual for a noob, ride comfort, and fuel economy. The gear changing speed in the dsg is quick enough to compensate for the reduced torque. View gumtree free online classified ads for polo gti 1. Mk7 gti 6spd manual vs dsg which one should you buy. Jan 20, 2019 john is a fervent writer, gamer, and guitar lover. The manual should help that, this dsg car changing up in all modes before the red paint even starts. Exactly 15 years ago, volkswagen introduced the first dual clutch gearbox dsg for largescale production. Jan 04, 2016 because the dsg is a dualclutch transmission, it can have the next gear preselected and spinning ready for the gear shift. Mk6, and mk7 golf, gti, jetta, golf r, tdi, polo, passat, r32, beetle, tiguan, touran, cc, scirocco. Have a polo gt on order, decided against dsg initially as its a pricey option, having since sat in showroom car again im slightly concerned about. The manual should help that, this dsg car changing up in all modes before the. About 5 liters of vw dsg transmission fluid is required to perform the service completely, get 6 just in case you.
New polo gti manual is for purists iol breaking news. You could blame the 2010 launch of the volkswagen polo gti for the. Feb 08, 2019 theres only one transmission option in the polo gti, a sixspeed dsg dualclutch gearbox, although it is expected that a manual will eventually join the lineup. Polo gti scores a new engine, new transmission and fresh looks to. Common faults in the 6speed dsg automatic transmission. Volkswagen polo gti celebrating the manual gearbox. Manual transmission returns, and gets 70nm more torque than dsg. Volkswagen polo hatchback finished in manual specification includes exterior features,pearlescent paint,safety. At gti international i went up against a stock manual gti in my stock dsg gti and i won. Having a manual gearbox means the full reach of the engine can be used. The alltrack is a twograde affair base and premium with the choice of a 1. Volkswagen launched the new polo gti mk5 at the 2010 geneva motor show. Direkt, commonly abbreviated to dsg, is an electronically controlled dualclutch multipleshaft gearbox in a transaxle design, with automatic clutch operation and with fully automatic or semimanual gear selection.
Find amazing local prices on polo gti dsg for sale. Its shift times in automatic mode are faster than a manual transmission. When the latest version of the volkswagen polo gti launched in south africa midway through 2018, it arrived with just a single transmission. Gti and polo gti in europe with manual transmissions, with the former.
Feb 27, 2020 the golf gti, which is equipped with a 6speed manual gearbox as standard, features a brand new gti shifter knob. Vw dsg transmission fluid 1 liter synthetic parts place inc. Volkswagen is offering the latest polo gti with both transmission options. The decision makes the 2015 volkswagen polo gti unique in the baby hot. Dsg vs manual transmission golf gti launch control. Our covid19 community guidelines tips, advice and news related to trading on gumtree during the covid19 crisis. The gte features a 6speed dsg developed for the hybrid drivetrain. I am still deciding between the three trim levels for the gti, but the wrx would be premium or limited. Vw polo 6n 6n2 5 speed manual 085 gearbox bearing oil. Volkswagen is offering the latest polo gti with both transmission options this. The volkswagen polo gti and the skoda fabia vrs are pretty much the same car.
It keeps you on your toes as it breaks traction under power easier and is more engaging than the dsg. While you could argue that even the polo s superbly sharp and fast dsg transmission puts it at a philosophical disadvantage to the st after all, a proper hot hatch should always have a manual. While the updated volkswagen polo gti is now available with a manual box, theres still a sevenspeed dsg auto for those who like to give their left foot a rest. If the paddleshift activated manual override of one of the automatic modes d or s is used intermittently the dsg transmission will default back to the previously. Power is up only 9kw, however, torque is up 70nm for the manual. Volkswagen polo gti quietly gains manual gearbox in europe. The gti is available with an optional, automatic 7speed dualclutch automatic transmission dsg. Fantastic as a daily especially during traffic and it is faster than the manual and easily the best auto box transmission for the price you pay, but that said, i still believe the manual will be more fun and more engaging to drive when going for some spirited runs. Polo gti dsg gearbox in south africa gumtree classifieds in. As compared to its predecessor, the new model is 7. Along with agile handling and good ride quality, it offers virtually all the assets and. Vws vaq system should help quell those traction issues, and a. As an example, on the volkswagen golf mk5 gti, sixth gear will be engaged around 52.
Blood brothers ever the platform sharing masters here are two takes on the vw groups hot hatch template. The transverse sixspeed dsg transmission, also known as dq250, is a dualclutch automatic transmission that is found in vehicles by a number of manufacturers. What is the difference between the volkswagen polo and polo. The first part of the dsg transmission fluid change is not much different than any other vehicle fluid change, but you will want a bentley manual on hand to make sure you are going about it correctly. Dsg why i bought a manual car the hardest decision to make when buying my car was choosing between a manual transmission or the insanely impressive dual. The hardest decision to make when buying my car was choosing between a manual transmission or the insanely impressive dual clutch dsg automatic transmission made by volkswagen. The dsg in both gti and r are not the weak 7 speeds that the polo gti was having so much trouble with.
Volkswagen polo dsg best small automatic cars auto express. Manual vs auto vs dual clutch vs cvt auto expert john. How good is dsg transmission over manual transmission. Apr 16, 2015 so while the 2015 polo gti dsg produces 141kw and 250nm for an increase of 9kw over the old model, the engine in the polo gti manual achieves the same 141kw while pumping out an extra 70nm for.
View gumtree free online classified ads for polo gti dsg gearbox and more in south africa. Now the base model comes with a sixspeed manual dsg is a. Indeed, while the new polo gti churns out a healthy 147 kw, the golf gti in performance guise offered in europe delivers the fullfat 183 kw. Direkt, commonly abbreviated to dsg, is an electronically. Ashley oldfield we like the polo gti and what it offers, and the addition of the manual transmission has given it an added. They share the exact same engine, the exact same 7 speed dsg transmission, and both will hurl you down the road at a respectable pace. Former automatic transmission repairer, current welder and hobbyist game developer. Dsg can be used manually, via the tiptronic gear lever or the optional paddle shifts. The tiptronic gearbox comes as standard on the volkswagen touareg. Aug 28, 20 john lombardo of ipt performance trans shows how to install a vw audi dsg upgraded clutch pack. In the video above, each model is fitted with volkswagens dsg dualclutch transmission and thus enjoys launch control.
Even before the whole dsg saga went down, i recall wanting to burn the automatic faster than it selfharmed its own clutch packs. Sep 24, 2019 the gt variants of the polo differentiate themselves pretty well. Theres only one transmission option in the polo gti, a sixspeed dsg dualclutch gearbox, although it is expected that a manual will eventually join the lineup. Vw to keep the manual gearbox alive for as long as theres. These manufacturers include audi, volkswagen, skoda. Now, however, vw in germany has quietly added the option of a manual gearbox with the same number of cogs. Anyway, this 7speed dsg is a big disappointment, and im wondering if anyone else has experienced the same thing. The dq250 is a dualclutch transmission that employs a combination of manual transmission gears and automatic transmission clutches in order to gain the benefits of both. The 5 best modifications for the golf r do these first. The new polo gti is meant to be more like a golf than ever so is it. More economical and sporty than any automatic gearbox before, the dsg changed the way gears are shifted, particularly in the compact class, and thus driving itself. While the world dithers on and on about global warming the alleged villain of the piece the auto industry goes right on trying to clean up its act with cars such as vws new polo gti.
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