2014 golf manual vs dsg drag race

Volkswagen ags dsgs direct shift gearbox could be found in the mk5, mk6, and mk7 golf, gti, jetta, golf r, tdi, polo, passat, r32, beetle. And while we dont want to spoil the race for you, well just point out that the result of each drag four were performed appeared to depend largely on the effectiveness of each models launch control. And fortunately for ciro, almost no skill required either. Apr 07, 2018 vw golf r vs audi s3 manual vs automatic drag race what difference does the gearbox make. In 2014, two of the very best hot hatches got better. Given how similar the two cars are on paper, the difference could come down to transmission. At least that is the reason vw chose a manual instead of the dsg on the gti clubsport s when. Considering a subaru wrx sti, ford focus rs, honda civic type r, mercedesamg gla45. 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.

The journalists from autobild, a popular automobile magazine, conducted interesting performance tests of the german hothatches. Our test car is fitted with the optional sixspeed dsg paddleshift gearbox a sixspeed manual is standard, which drops the. One of the other dsg perks isnt just the quicker shifts, but the fact that it doesnt drop boost in between shifts. The 206kw380nm vw golf r has the advantage of more power and torque, but the 170kw370nm audi s1 counters with around 100kg less weight. Mar 09, 2016 honda civic type r takes on vw golf r in hot hatch drag race. Ford focus rs vs volkswagen golf r which is fastest. Dualclutch transmissions seem more complex than a moonshot, and they get so confused at times in normal driving. The manual on this platform is fine, but the dsg is the better performing box of the two, and its much more tuneable than the manual cars.

So, naturally, the folks over at caradvice decided to put it up against the volkswagen golf gti in a drag race. The cars are close in hp and they did close in the race. Honda civic type r takes on vw golf r in hot hatch drag race. Automotive editor james riswick advocates sticking with the manual. Hpa haldex on race mode with their dsg flash is pure ferrari. The manual version is slightly quicker, but the dsg version is most fuel efficient. Dsg lagdelay when accelerating from a full stop pedal to. And so we were very excited to put these two cars together on killarneys quarter mile drag strip. In the video above, each model is fitted with volkswagens dsg dualclutch transmission and thus enjoys launch control. The vw golf r is good but is it better with a dsg or manual gearbox. 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. It sounds dumb but a lot of people myself included dont hold on to new cars for very long.

Vw golf r vs audi s3 manual vs automatic drag race what. It is also more apparent when accelerating from a stop on an upward incline meaning the dsg needs to shift into gear more quickly. 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. May 22, 2016 the simplicity debate was one i had with my partner when we switched to dsg cars. However, as weve seen in our previous drag races, most notably the vw golf 7 r vs subaru wrx sti, the dsg gearbox is a huge advantage in drag racing, with almost no time lost changing gears up the strip. So if the dsg had a transmission tune and the manual had a tune for no lift shift which one would be faster. The premise of this video is to show you the performance difference you get between the vw group dualclutch automatic.

On the other hand, the civic type r is powered by a 310 horsepower 2liter turbo engine, one of the most powerful the japanese company makes. We ran the race multiple times and this was the closest result. Apr 17, 2014 for r70 600 less you could realistically enjoy the same amount of thrills on a daily basis with the gti which is not significantly slower or less prestigious, as its predecessors might have been when stacked against the highertier golf iterations of the day. Fitted with the automatic dsg gearbox, the golf r will go from 062mph in 4. By comparison, the gti, even in sport mode, comes with a tendency to upshift a little too quickly, and the dsg gearboxs ratios are more widely spread than those in the sixspeed manual. Im just trying to find the time difference between manual and dsg for the quarter mile, and manual when no lift shifting vs dsg. And while we dont want to spoil the race for you, well just point out that the result of each drag four were performed appeared to depend largely on the effectiveness of each models. Mar 19, 2010 its faster if you simply switch or if youre already in manual, to down shift once or twice and go. However, i have spent the day researching the net about the dsg gearbox problems that have plagued vw group in the previous few years and im unsure if i should now go with a manual transmission.

The latter number tells the story about the demise of the 2. Its time for two very different takes on the hot hatch formula to face off but who will win check out more. Ive personally aways had a manual, but just recently purchased a golf with a dsg transmission and absolutely love it. The thing about it is that many vw fanboys are dying to get their hands on the mk7 but want a manual trans. A ton of mk6 owners are saying they plan to get the dsg and later trade for the manual when it becomes available. 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. For r70 600 less you could realistically enjoy the same amount of thrills on a daily basis with the gti which is not significantly slower or less prestigious, as its predecessors might have been when stacked against the highertier golf iterations of the day. The manual gets some criticism for its change quality esp 12 over on rforum, re dsg i agree with the above, the odd moment of frustration but 99%of the time it. 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.

Since i purchased the car, ive always had transmission lag issues mostly when accelerating from a full stop or a slow roll. Race mode vs dsg s sport mode australian vw golf forum. The golf r is equipped with a dsg gearbox, which makes it the fastest car ever made by volkswagen. 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 dsg shifts faster than a human can, therefore the dsg has a faster 060 time than the manual.

Dec 10, 20 thankfully in 2014 all dsg double clutch automatics sold by volkswagen do not require fluid changes and are sealed units. The tests traditionally included acceleration and breaking dynamics and slalom speed, but this time they went without lap time measurement. Acquired my 2010 golf tdi 6spd manual 122209 sold 12311 my moms got the 2002 red jetta tdi that she loves. New golf r vs golf gti vs golf gtd track race shootout. Broads just go by in a blur and a howling soundtrack. Vw only had a dsg equipped golf r, whereas audi only offers the s1 with a manual box. It is more entertaining than ever, thanks to a firmly sprung but welldamped suspension and a. Subaru wrx sti vs volkswagen golf r vs mitsubishi lancer.

Both feature manual gearboxes, but the focus has 50bhp and 67lb ft of torque more. Vw golf r vs audi s3 manual vs automatic drag race youtube. From what ive read it seems to be more the dq200 that has problems rather than the dq250 used in the golf r mk7 but im still unsure. Vw golf r which hot hatch will win in an awesome drag race put together by top gear. If you take control yourself, the gti becomes considerably more lively, which makes me wish the gearposition indicator in the central display was just a. 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. Top gear drag races golf r, gti and gtd with predictable results.

Where the gti is quick, its more powerful sibling feels like a missile. M5i vs golf r post by davidmcl1980 wed jun 07, 2017 10. Thankfully in 2014 all dsg double clutch automatics sold by volkswagen do not require fluid changes and are sealed units. Having driven a manual for 30 years i still occasionally reach for the clutch pedal out of instinct. You wouldnt keep a manual car in first gear for a long time at a stop, so you shouldnt for a dsg car either. May 19, 2016 1 smart fortwo humiliated by vw california camper van and atom 3.

Golf r dsg vs 6 speed manual tune golfmk7 vw gti mkvii. The manual gets some criticism for its change quality esp 12 over on rforum, re dsg i agree with the above, the odd moment of frustration but 99%of the time it just works, so drive for traffic or. Dsg vs manual transmission golf gti launch control. The 2014 golf is available with three different engine options the base 2. Mar 25, 2014 however, i have spent the day researching the net about the dsg gearbox problems that have plagued vw group in the previous few years and im unsure if i should now go with a manual transmission. Five and sixspeed manual or sixspeed, twinclutch dsg semiautomatic. Much as i love the focus, it wouldve seen tail lights if the golf had the dsg box. Looking beyond sibling rivalry, the golf r also eked. Its faster if you simply switch or if youre already in manual, to down shift once or twice and go. Dual clutch also called direct shift gearbox is a manual dressed up like an auto and great for performance applications despite ford and volkswagen doing an ace job to torpedo the reputation of the technology overall. And yet, the base golf does not get this 6speed manual transmission.