In the automotive world, engineers are constantly thinking of ways to make vehicles more powerful, smoother and more efficient. The upgrade allows the transmission to hold higher torque levels with faster acceleration and quicker shifts. Common faults in the 6speed dsg automatic transmission. Used 2010 volkswagen gti for sale near you edmunds. Ill be changing my clutch, flywheel, throwout, slave cylinder and i want to also replace my trans fluid. Volkswagens dsg transmission makes it easy not to miss the. Below you will find dsg service kits and repair parts to keep your vw transmission properly maintained. My car has 53,000mi and i know people say its lifetime but i dont believe in that.
Dsg vs manual transmission golf gti launch control. United gray metallic 2010 volkswagen gti fwd 6speed automatic 2. In fact i go as far as saying more than half the golf r cars local to me in my price range were dsg. May 18, 2010 dsg wins out easily for its flexibility, manual just gets annoying by mile 20. Having driven a manual for 30 years i still occasionally reach for the clutch pedal out of instinct. Is this correct and what could have led to this so i can prevent subsequent occurrence. Dsg may get round a track quicker but manual drivers may have more fun doing it and vice versa. 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. This automatic transmission is capable of achieving quick shifts between gears that provide great fuel economy and a sporty drive. 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. If the gti was my only car, im not 100% sure if id have the dsg. Volkswagen ags dsgs direct shift gearbox could be found in the mk5, mk6, and mk7 golf, gti. Ford focus st vs vw golf gti comparison cj pony parts.
I wanted a manual but was never a fan of the loose my opinion feel of vw and audi manuals this opinion formed from having owned a 2000 a4 avant 1. Dsg or manual vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. Anyone who tells you shifting with dsg is like driving manual has never driven manual. Complete manual transmissions for volkswagen gti ebay. At gti international i went up against a stock manual gti in my stock dsg gti and i won. Still, a manual can get tiresome in thick traffic, and the whipcrack shifts of a dualclutch gearbox are mighty intoxicating. Learn about this problem, why it occurs, and how to fix it. Everyone says dsg is very good, but i guess i will have to test drive gti with dsg and see how i like it. 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 dsg has a different feel then a traditional torque converter style automatic. Its shift times in automatic mode are faster than a manual transmission.
If you dont want to row your own gears, the gtis dsg dualclutch automatic will shift for you. Come in to honda of princeton for a free test drive. If you arent convinced about the speed of dsg vs manual check this youtube vid. 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. Our list of 21 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2010 volkswagen gti.
Mileage difference is insignificant i am averaging 46. With the standard sixspeed manual transmission, the volkswagen golf gti can go from a zero to 60 mph in 6. On performance, the tdi is a few ticks slower than the gti in acceleration, and in our handling tests. It was ok, but my foothand coordination was not as precise as the dsg. The gear changing speed in the dsg is quick enough to compensate for the reduced torque. It has yet to disappoint in my 2 years of ownership and has proven to be equally pleasant on the highway comfortable ride. I recently traded in my 20 volkswagen gti mk6 autobahn for a. Knowing how to drive with the vw dsg transmission opens you up to the advantages provided by this impressive piece of engineering. The gti is available with a choice between a sixspeed manual transmission or a sixspeed dsg which is an automatic that can be shifted like a manual via steering wheel mounted paddles. Dsg is just a preferenceoptions and weather its better than manual or not is relative. Explanation and advantage of the feature will be shown in the. I just want to use the correct fluid to keep my trans well lubricated. Having driven manual only cars as daily drivers for over 22 years, i purchased a 12 gti autobahn dsg in july of this year. If you want to take a little more control over your transmission, however, we can show you how to drive.
Aug 06, 2017 as a vw mechanic for many years, all i can say is that in my experience, they seem to be very reliable. The dsg was the first dualclutch transmission where one clutch controls the odd gears and the other the even ones for superfast changes in the. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2010 volkswagen gti hatchback 4d 2. Power delivery remains smooth and direct across the rpm range, allowing for a swift, 7. Heres a japanese clip of a mkv dsg vs manual tranny. For the rest of us, ill assume you know what the basic workings are and ill explore whathow the dsg mechatronic brain doesthinks. The dsg transmission is one of the many innovative pieces of machinery that can be found in volkswagen models. 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. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2010 mazda mazdaspeed3 and 2010 mini cooper s and 2010 volkswagen gti and 2010 volvo c30.
The gti fourdoor was the first time i tested a gti with a sixspeed manual shifter rather than vws superb dsg. Aug 28, 2009 volkswagen continues to experience problems with its dsg automatic transmission. If you compare a regular style auto transmission with the dsg, well there is no comparison. Vw has more problems with its dsg transmission the new york. Volkswagen gti transmission problems car forums at. 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. Not only do you now have access to the performance and efficiency of a manual transmission, but also the driving ease of an automatic transmission. It is not a true manual transmission and although it was quick i did not. I thought i would still ask everyone if dsg is a way to go or a manual transmission. Although i noticed a very small amount of jerkiness i thought it was less than i have noticed on a clutch manual transmission. A fivedoor, sixspeedmanual 2010 gti, the only other 10 weve tested thus far, accomplished the same tasks in 6. Vw dsg transmission fluid 1 liter synthetic parts place inc.
My opinion is the dsg is a replacement to a manual while delivering amazing response. Mk6 gti dsg transmission service kits and repair parts. Benefits of learning how to drive with the vw dsg transmission. For this reason, the question of transmission options is no longer as simple as manual vs automatic. The control module for the transmission will attempt to adapt and compensate for clutch wear over time, however it will eventually reach a point where the clutch is simply too worn to function properly. Volkswagen gti bessler auto parts 90 day 100 % money back guarantee. I was in the same boat a few years ago when buying a mk5 golf gti. Looking in to get a 2015 gti, but i am not sure if i should go with dsg or manual. Once you get comfortable with their performance characteristics, its a pretty solid transmission. On the negative side, trouble with my automatic transmission is one of the reasons i am leaving my 1995 e320 behind. Dsg provides faster acceleration and better fuel economy than the manual tranny. Youtube drift king test golf gti dsg vs 6spd manual is it also true that the dsg paired engine sounds meaner than the manual, as claimed by car magazines.
Finally, seeing as tail of the dragon is an actual r32 event where literally hundreds of mkv r32s just did numerous runs through there throughout the weekend, i can guarantee it was due to his issues and not the transmission itself. One of the main reasons i got a dsg box was due to the gear knob, on the manual. I also wonder if i would end up with considerably better mpg with the dsg, thinking it might do a better job of selecting one of those 6 gears. As a vw mechanic for many years, all i can say is that in my experience, they seem to be very reliable. The focus st only comes with a 6speed manual transmission. According to volkswagen australia, since the arrival of the mk6 golf in 2009, dsg transmissions have become the dominant sales choice for local. If auto trans is ok with you the dsg is a great automatic. Youtube drift king test golf gti dsg vs 6spd manual is it also true that the dsg paired engine sounds meaner than the manual, as. 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. The transverse sixspeed dsg transmission, also known as dq250, is a dualclutch automatic transmission that is found in vehicles by a number of manufacturers. I found the dsg to be very technically capable, quick, responsive, etc. How good is dsg transmission over manual transmission.
About 5 liters of vw dsg transmission fluid is required to perform the service completely, get 6 just in case you. Common faults in the 7speed dsg automatic transmission. Because the dsg is a dualclutch transmission, it can have the next gear preselected and spinning ready for the gear shift. These manufacturers include audi, volkswagen, skoda, and seat.
Used 2010 volkswagen gti for sale with photos cargurus. Mar 24, 2009 the new gti makes 210 hp at 5300 rpm, produced by a turbocharged directinjection 2. Pretty much a base model with the dsg transmission. Have you driven a golf or sportwagen with the dsg yet. Still, 45 years ago i was one of those idiots that thought just because i drove a manual transmission, everyone else should do, and they were somehow inferior for choosing an automatic because it was too easy. It offers quick, sporty shifts too, so it wont feel like an econobox. The simplicity of a manual transmission sounds attractive. I wanted a manual and wasnt at all interested in dsg. Manual vs dsg in a golf r vw gti mkvi forum vw golf r. Jan 04, 2016 because the dsg is a dualclutch transmission, it can have the next gear preselected and spinning ready for the gear shift.
Anyway, this 7speed dsg is a big disappointment, and im wondering if anyone else has experienced the same thing. While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there is absolutely. Jan 18, 2019 the 7speed dsg automatic transmissionor dq200is a transmission that is growing rapidly in popularity. Additionally, the dsg double clutch automatic got a bit of a reputation for being fragile when it first came out on volkswagen models like the gti. The new dry clutch assembly in the dsg dq200 is much more akin to a regular manual transmission clutch than the previous dq250 wet clutch. If you dont want to row your own gears, the gti s dsg dualclutch automatic will shift for you. High mileage automatic transmissions may have shifting. A transverse dual clutch transmission, it was brought in to supercede the 6speed dq250 dsg unit, and is finding itself in more and more vehicles.
Although the 2010 volkswagen gti employs virtually the same drivetrain as the lastgeneration gti, its a real eyeopener to be reintroduced to the incongruent notion that a fast car doesnt. Jan 25, 2010 dsg provides faster acceleration and better fuel economy than the manual tranny. The capabilities that you get between normal drive mode, sport, manual shifting, etc. It is a very advanced transmission, with positives and negatives. So i went to go and test drive a gti mk6 dsg today for the first time if. One week after issuing a recall for a faulty temperature sensor, it has announced a customer service program on more than 50,000 20079 vws and audis. After owning this car for two years with absolutely no problems i am happy. Volkswagen gti high mileage automatic transmissions may have shifting problems 65 reports.
Volkswagen golf gti standard transmission with 6speed vw 02q transmission 2010, manual transmission output shaft repair sleeve by national. This is the requirement set by vw and should be followed to ensure longevity and maintaining any warranty on your gti transmission. 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. Each driving mode is optimized for the higher power levels provided by aprs engine upgrades. Aprs tcu upgrades are the best modifications one can make to the dsg or s tronic transmission. The new gti makes 210 hp at 5300 rpm, produced by a turbocharged directinjection 2. Acquired my 2010 golf tdi 6spd manual 122209 sold 12311. I really like driving a manual, as any writer of words about cars should. 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.