One of the main reasons i got a dsg box was due to the gear knob, on. Rivals such as the type r have a higher top speed, but the golfs acceleration is truly impressive, as is the comfort and control. Gtis smart flatbottomed steering wheel boasts leather trim with sporty red. The manual has better throttle response, but the clutch is typically german long. However, im sure there are some old farts that are diehard manual fansd i thought. Come find a great deal on used volkswagen gtis in your area today. Volkswagen golf gti vs peugeot 308 gti auto express. The gtis convenience and sunroof package now adds a leathertrimmed. The gti s convenience and sunroof package now adds a leathertrimmed.
Truecar has over 1,324,069 listings nationwide, updated daily. But the 2012 volkswagen gti is not just a car with a wonderful. Vws gti is good with dsg, but better with a manual. If you dont want to row your own gears, the gtis dsg dualclutch automatic will shift for you. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2012 volkswagen gti 4dr hb dsg autobahn at u. Volkswagen launches the allwheeldrive, 256horsepower golf r, which should be the king of the hot hatchbacks, in the u. The prices shown above, may vary from region to region, as will incentives, and are subject to change. At r318 000 the manual polo gti is cheaper than the r328 800 automatic, but both versions of the junior gti are bargains compared to bigger hot hatches such as the golf gti and focus st which cost. Ive been getting interested at volkswagen vehicles for the past couple months and that seems to be the general consensus on volkswagen vortex forums.
The resulting golf r ought to be hot hatch nirvana. Find 6,360 used volkswagen gti listings at cargurus. Im curious what everyone likes or has and how old they are. 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 semi manual gear selection. At gti international i went up against a stock manual gti in my stock dsg gti and i won. 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. Suits the engine very nicely and when you want to push on theres. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most.
Youre better off with the dsg as it can handle a lot more power. Jun 17, 2017 volkswagen golf gti vs peugeot 308 gti. One of the main reasons i got a dsg box was due to the gear knob, on the manual box, looking as if it was straight out of halfords. The 2012 volkswagen gti, which originally debuted in 2010, continues this year with nothing but minor trim changes. Explanation and advantage of the feature will be shown in the video. Our two test cars for the day will be a carbon steel grey manual and a tornado red dsg.
Transmission options were a sixspeed manual and dsg auto, preferred by most buyers sevenspeeders backed the petrol engines and the diesels got a sixspeed version. My theory is a majority that like manual and dislike the dsg are probably in a younger age bracket. Dsg vans are generally a little harder to come by and of course are more expensive as the dsg gearbox carries a premium. The gearbox itself is better than the rubbery shifters you got from bmw or vw in the past, but its definitely not as precise and short as hondas 6. So with all this in mind, lets meet our contenders. Tiptronic a practical perspective asyvan 02092006 02. The dsg is quicker, but both cars are around the same acceleration time regardless of transmission. The simplicity debate was one i had with my partner when we switched to dsg cars.
It handled beautifully, cornered as if on rails and was generally a great. 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. 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. Save money on one of 232 used 2012 volkswagen gtis near you. But the manual is more fun, cheaper to maintain, cheaper to fix, and better overall. May 22, 2016 the simplicity debate was one i had with my partner when we switched to dsg cars. The golf gti has never been the extroverts hot hatch, which is why this new version wears its shouty character lightly but stylishly. Having driven a manual for 30 years i still occasionally reach for the clutch pedal out of instinct. Quick clip showing the exhaust sound from two my11 gtis. I kinda prefer manual tranmissions but the dsg is nothing to scoff at. That tornado red car had the highestspec autobahn package leather sport seats, nav, sunroof, etc. Read real discussions on thousands of topics and get your questions answered. Constant updates keep the hot hatch originator near the front of the performance car pack. The gti manual has a weak clutch if you decide to tune it.
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. Used 2012 volkswagen gti for sale near you edmunds. Acquired my 2010 golf tdi 6spd manual 122209 sold 12311 my moms got the 2002 red jetta tdi that she loves. That said, in manual mode, driven with the same process as a manual, it was fun, and the dsg farts are fantastic. The dsg is quicker, but both cars are around the same. The gear changing speed in the dsg is quick enough to compensate for the reduced torque. Its faster 060 and more economical than a manual whilst being much more relaxing to drive. I am thinking of buying a newnearly new skoda superb petrol estate due to imminent retirement and a drop in annual mileage to 6000 a year. The 2012 volkswagen golf feels like a premium vehicle, and its priced like one too, especially its fuelefficient tdi edition. The automatic transmission is called the dsg which stands for directshift gearbox. Jun 30, 2012 dsg vans are generally a little harder to come by and of course are more expensive as the dsg gearbox carries a premium.
Me, well i love it but i took a manual van because of availability and good price. All pricing and details are believed to be accurate, but we do not warrant or guarantee such accuracy. Buying a california dsg or manual vw california owners club. The ability to turn off the esp has also been added back into the gti and gli models. However, im sure there are some old farts that are diehard manual fansd i. Discover how our automatic transmission takes the hard work out of driving by. The automatic is actually quicker by almost half a second from 060mph because the new dsg automatic transmission in the gti is a double clutch transmission that shifts much faster than a human being could shift gears. Your extra money gets you the same clever dualclutch box first fitted to the audi. The four doors pricing is roughly in line with kias soul plus 2box. After buying a new 2012 vw passat in july 2012, i decided to trade it in for a new 2012 gti. Front wheel drive, 2 door hatchback, compact cars 24 2011 mpg city 32 2011 mpg hwy other trims. Funny cause my previous mk6 gti was manual and had the apr stage 1 remap which increase power and torque from 200hp207tq to 255hp294tq and after a couple of months the clutch started to slip. Jul 31, 2011 quick clip showing the exhaust sound from two my11 gti s.
The gli gets hids as an option and launch control on dsg models. It offers quick, sporty shifts too, so it wont feel like an econobox. Hi my girlfriend and i have decided to get a car and weve chosen to get a 2015 gti, but were not sure about the transmission. While the passat was a nice big family sedan, i wanted to drive something fun and sporty. New polo gti manual is for purists iol news that connects. The dsg dualclutch gearbox, available in 6speed and 7speed versions, is unlike a.