Mk 8 Golf

[SRGTD]

Interesting video posted over on golfmk7.com. A few simple cosmetic changes can make a big difference, and make the mk8 GTI look so much better IMO.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d_6GPVODbik

[Guzzle]

ETTO.

I wouldn't call that an improvement. And to cap it off, those wheels on a GTi are just a no! 

Only my opinion 

[hog_hedge]

ETTO.

I wouldn't call that an improvement. And to cap it off, those wheels on a GTi are just a no! 

Only my opinion 

I completely agree, his design looks more wonky than the Autocar mockups

[Exonian]

The wheels look ok but I’d not want to have to clean them!
The front end is still a fail.

Shame there’s unlikely to be a Worthersee Treffen this year as VW might have had a design study hinting at where the Ed45 might be heading.

[Guzzle]

If anyone is interested and wants to know more about the new Audi A3, Chris Martin from Coldplay has done a video review here;-

https://youtu.be/ORjrMvb1zXI

It's only the 1.5 TSi but still it does look pretty smart in S Line trim.

[Splashalot]

Much, much prefer that to the Golf. 

Does anyone know if the DSG in that 1.5 A3 is the same box as the DQ200 dry clutch in the Golf, just with a different name?

[fredgroves]

AFAIK its the dry clutch DSG which is the one used on the less powerful Mk7.x's

It's not the same as the GTI one.

[Splashalot]

Thanks Fred.  Yeah, that's what 'm trying to confirm. The wet clutch DQ380(?) in the GTI and R seems pretty reliable.  Unlike the dry clutch DQ200 grenade.  I'm really liking the new A3 in either 3-cyl or especially 1.5 4-cyl form, but I suspect both come with the DQ200.  Despite Audi trying to disguise the fact calling it S-tronic.  No way will I buy a car with that DQ200 gearbox.

[fredgroves]

DQ200 is a seven speed transverse DSG with a dry clutch pack used in all five brands. The gearbox code in the diagnostic log shows 0AM and or 0CW. This gearbox does not have a service requirement as it is sealed for life. It's fittted to 1.0 litre to 1.8 litre petrol and diesel engines and has a torque capacity of 250Nm. Very high failure rate.

DQ400 is a six speed transverse DSG with a wet clutch pack and is used in the Volkswagen Golf Hybrid and Passat GTE and also Audi A3 e-tron. The gearbox code in the diagnostic log shows 0DD. It also has a service requirement of 40,000 miles. Generally reliable.

DQ250 is a six speed transverse DSG with a wet clutch pack. The gearbox code in the diagnostic log shows 02E and or 0D9. This also has a service requirement of 40,000 miles and a torque capacity 350Nm. Fitted to 2.0 litre petrol and diesel engines. Generally reliable.

DQ381 is a seven speed transverse DSG with a wet clutch pack and torque capacity of 420-430Nm. Fitted to 2.0 TSI petrol engines. Generally reliable.

DQ500 is a seven speed transverse DSG with a wet clutch pack and a torque capacity of 600Nm, mainly used in the Volkswagen Tiguan and Audi Q3. It can also be found in the Transporter T5. The gearbox code in the diagnostic log shows 0BH and or 0BT. This also has a service requirement of 40,000 miles. Fitted to 2.0 litre 4-cylinder petrol and diesel engines and 2.5 litre 5-cylinder petrol engines. Generally reliable.

DQ511 is a ten speed transverse DSG with a wet clutch pack and a torque capacity of 550Nm.

DL382 is a seven speed longitudinal DSG with a wet clutch pack and a torque capacity of 400Nm, used in front wheel drive Audi A4, A5 and A6. Can have problems.

DL501 is a seven speed longitudinal DSG with a wet clutch pack and a torque capacity of 600Nm, used in Quattro four wheel drive Audi A5, A6, A7 and A8 plus the Porsche Macan. Can have problems.

[Daz Auto]

No way will I buy a car with that DQ200 gearbox.

My wife has that clutch in her 2014 A3. Audi "fixed" it. Worked ok for another a year. Now juddering again when changing gears.

The experience has put my wife off another Audi. Which is a pity and the new A3 looks better than the new Golf.

She was considering a Golf. I told her they are using the same crappy gearbox. That's now put her of a Golf.

To avoid that crappy gearbox - I think she should get an S3 saloon.