New golf r vs golf gti vs golf gtd track race shootout. Oettinger brings new vw golf r to near supercar levels of. The edmunds longterm 2015 volkswagen golf gti comes with the optional dsg automatic. Automotive editor james riswick advocates sticking with the manual. Subaru wrx sti vs volkswagen golf r vs mitsubishi lancer. Thats a higher price at the base level for the golf r, compared to the sti. Modern automotive technology is getting so advanced, and the timeline for development so short that an item exclusive to the sacred province of the upper echelon of motorsport a. Its time for two very different takes on the hot hatch formula to face off but who will win check out more. Alright, so back when i was looking around i tried the mk6 and mk7 of both the gti and golf r, with a mix of the dsg and 6mt transmissions.
Once race mode is selected the s sport transmission mode is automatically activated. The 7speed dsg will be available on the volkswagen golf and vw golf plus equipped with the 1. Manual vs dsg for long term reliability golfmk7 vw gti. Much as were fans of the volkswagen golf around these parts, were even bigger fans of the gti. The tests traditionally included acceleration and breaking dynamics and slalom speed, but this time they went without lap time measurement. Ariel atom v8 vs 600bhp rallycross citroen ds3 vs bmw hp4 superbike drag race.
And so we were very excited to put these two cars together on killarneys quarter mile drag strip. The premise of this video is to show you the performance difference you get between the vw group dualclutch automatic gearbox and the. This is far more likely to affect any trade in value than some alleged dsg problem which, presumably, you seen no signs of in 90,000 miles. Race mode vs dsg s sport mode hi all, im now patiently waiting delivery of my dsg 7r but i have read some conflicting forum posts between how race mode in the driver profile selection differs from selecting the s sport mode via the dsg gear selection. Vw golf gti drag races jetta gli in sibling rivalry. Volkswagens first 7speed dsg for golf and golf plus wolfsburg, 20 december 2007 the bestseller shifts up a gear. Vw golf r and audi s3 set out to solve manual vs auto. Side by side, both on launch control over a drag race, the s3 post a quicker time for sure.
The flagship golf r offers a satisfying drive with sharp dynamics, a. Its a drag race between the iconic golf mk1 from volkswagen and the famous audi r8. Kind of embarrassing when a corvette tries to pull on you and you see the occupants. This comparative of cambio manual vs dsg automatico very good. We have 7 cars for sale for volkswagen golf 6 r gti dsg, priced from zar5,000. We wont spoil it for you, except to say that both races standstill and.
Race mode vs dsg s sport mode australian vw golf forum. Hi guys, i know this topic is done to death week in and week out but was wondering if anyone had any regrets with their choice of transmission they ended up with for their golf. Find highresolution car images in our photogallery archive. Vw golf r vs audi s3 manual vs automatic drag race what. I owned a 08 r32 and loved the car and the dsg was ok, but after 8 years i wanted a manual again so sold it and the daily and bought a wrx with a stick for the dad racer. Maybe i just need to give it more time and perhaps live with it for a while before. 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. We analyse hundreds of thousands of used cars daily. Volkswagen golf vi manual vs dsg runfer dhills dunno in truth, but what i can tell you is that we have a 2012 golf on the company fleet with a dsg box which broke at 16,000, was repaired under warranty and seems ok now. The dsg has a different feel then a traditional torque converter style automatic. Find all the key specs about the volkswagen golf hatchback 1. My wifes gli was worse, but i still wished the dsg clutch slipgear engagement had been less apparent in the gti.
Sep 20, 2016 please subscribe if you like the video. Vw hot hatch got ranked tenth out of 10 cars in 2014 best drivers car. The dsg shifts faster than a human can, therefore the dsg has a faster 060 time than the manual. Dsg is no substitute for a manual, if your dead set on a stick, buy the stick. Tagsaudi, audi s3, audi videos, drag racing, uk, video, vw, vw golf, vw golf r, vw videos. 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. The minuses are cost both purchase price and ongoing maintenance costs. I love and prefer stick, and the manual on the gti is insanely good. Search over 11,300 listings to find the best local deals. We have 44 cars for sale for volkswagen golf 6 r dsg, priced from zar34,000. Mk6, and mk7 golf, gti, jetta, golf r, tdi, polo, passat, r32, beetle, tiguan, touran, cc. These are backroads cars, apex predators who live for the winding mountain road, free of traffic. And heres the crucial difference, the sti is only available with a manual box, while the golf r can be fitted with dsg vws double clutch gearbox.
The 2015 volkswagen golf r might very well be the most accessible. Its another friday and we are thrilled to present round 2 of our vw polo gti vs fiesta st track shootout but this time its a good old fashioned straight line drag race. Volkswagen announced that the volkswagen golf and volkswagen golf plus will receive a 7speed dsg automatic gearbox. Have you driven a golf or sportwagen with the dsg yet. Its time for two very different takes on the hothatch formula to face off but who will win check out more. Never mind the power the real story of the golf r is the way it drives. Now in its seventhgeneration, the 2015 volkswagen golf is more configurable than ever with a new modular platform, new engine options, and a new infotainment system. We ran the race multiple times and this was the closest result. And just how much faster is the golf r from its lesser brothers. This blue car youre looking at is the dsgequipped golf r. However, there are several factors that affect a cars 060 time or quarter mile stats and different sources. Planting the accelerator and ripping through the gears with the paddles. View profile view forum posts private message view blog entries member join date jul 21st, 2003 location.
Dsg vs manual transmission golf gti launch control. We were able to test a manual and dualclutch equipped gti, and. Vw only had a dsg equipped golf r, whereas audi only offers the s1 with a manual box. Racing newsgtmanufacturer seriestouring carsopen wheelrally. Golf r became the winner of the tests which was quite unexpected. 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. How reliable are the mk7 6 speed dsg boxes nowadays. You can also browse through other fast cars made by volkswagen by visiting our browse and search pages, or view volkswagen golf r dyno results. I do miss the dsg farts and launch control from my mk. A decade after driving first pitted the vw golf gti against the ford focus st, james mills and nick rufford line up their latest offspring. Hi all, im now patiently waiting delivery of my dsg 7r but i have read some conflicting forum posts between how race mode in the driver profile selection differs from selecting the s sport mode via the dsg gear selection.
Himy girlfriend and i have decided to get a car and weve chosen to get a 2015 gti, but were not sure about the transmission. We provide volkswagen golf gti car rental in dubai at best proce, call us on 971503796333 for rent a vw golf gti car. Vw only had a dsgequipped golf r, whereas audi only offers the s1 with a manual box. However, a built auto, with a better converter, shift kit, ect. View 2016 volkswagen golf r manual photos from car and driver. Im looking at buying a 150tdi, and am deciding between a manual or dsg. The journalists from autobild, a popular automobile magazine, conducted interesting performance tests of the german hothatches. Swap the golf rs 7 speed dsg gearbox for the sixspeed manual and the. Real mpg gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses. May 15, 2014 oettinger brings new vw golf r to near supercar levels of performance w video.
In a straightout drag the golf r is the slowest of the group. This page contains details on a 2012 volkswagen golf r. It is a very advanced transmission, with positives and negatives. Check out for actual drag times for 80,000 pro drag racers. With a fuel consumption of 4 litres100km 71 mpg uk 59 mpg us average, 0 to 100 kmh 62mph in 11. I would be buying a 30,000 ish mile example, around 34 years old. The car is 6 years old and has 90,000 miles on the clock. I would be buying the car with a view to keep the car for 4 or so years, doing 20,000 miles a year. Both feature manual gearboxes, but the focus has 50bhp and 67lb ft of torque more than the golf r. Six reasons to pick the vw golf r over the subaru wrx sti. Now, the faster drag cars, very few of them are running regularly designed 45 spds. Vw golf dsg volkswagen having fun in the snow i hope you guys gonna like that im.
I found the dsg to be very technically capable, quick, responsive, etc. Ford focus rs vs volkswagen golf r which is fastest. Volkswagen shifts golf into high gear with 7speed dsg. 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 european specifications have it with 199kw350nm and 0100kmh time of 5. We also had a dsg equipped passat on which the gearbox failed but at. Real mpg average for a volkswagen golf r 2014 real mpg was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures. List of volkswagen performance specs dear racers and car enthusiasts, please take into consideration that the volkswagen 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed below are gathered from a number of credible sources and websites.
I was also expecting more feel and connection with the manual gearbox too which i didnt really get. Given how similar the two cars are on paper, the difference could come down to transmission. If you would like to view more volkswagen golf r timeslips click on this link, fast. The volkswagen golf r is a very capable hot hatch, and in skilled hands it can beat everything from italian supercars to euro super sedans. Jun 12, 2015 its another friday and we are thrilled to present round 2 of our vw polo gti vs fiesta st track shootout but this time its a good old fashioned straight line drag race. Oettinger brings new vw golf r to near supercar levels of performance w video. So does this mean the golf gti is overpriced when compared to its longer and. Does the little 1970s german hatchback stand a chance against the modern german supercar. Can a manual diesel golf beat the mighty gti performance with a dsg transmission. Details volkswagen golf 6 r dsg 4motion 75000kms year 20 mileage 75000 price r 319,900. I assume this is related to supply and demand, as most people choose auto i think.
The two main conflicting posts that i have read are the following. Two fourwheel drive mega hatches go head to head in this drag battle. But it lacks the finesse of the hardtop crossover gets new 48v mildhybrid system to go with. The 206kw380nm vw golf r has the advantage of more power and torque, but the 170kw370nm audi s1 counters with around 100kg less weight. Also, my girlfriend sort of knows how to drive manual but not comfortably enough to drive on the roads, so shes not 100% in and obviously cant be that she wants a stick, although i think she would enjoy it in the long run. Golf r dsg vs golf r manual 12 mile 40 roll youtube. Vw golf r vs vw golf gti pp vs vw golf gtd top gear.