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Offline R32UK

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Re: Manual or DSG?
« Reply #30 on: 10 July 2009, 17:17 »
Where the MK6 is concerned..

DSG is less economical. fact
DSG is not quicker 0-60. fact

And a DSG cannot changed down gears quicker than me. fact (and I will prove it)
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Re: Manual or DSG?
« Reply #31 on: 10 July 2009, 17:32 »
Quote from: JulesV6 on 10 July 2009, 12:42
Unsure, seems strange there is a noticable difference on the MK5 (in various engines from ED30 to R32) but there is a minor difference with the MK6 and it the other way around?

In all the MK5's the DSG is the more economical option, proven and backed up by various owners of both and comparisons. Will have to wait for more road tests and facts from sources other than VW.
Looks as though we are both right on this Jules.

On all of the mk5 petrol models the DSG is more economical - for some reason it's the other way around with the diesel engines .
On the mk6 the 2.0 ltr TSI has a better mpg and CO2 with a manual box however the smaller engines are better with the DSG (7 spd).
Mk 6 Diesels are better again with manual.

Not much in it either way - it seems to depend on the engine.
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Re: Manual or DSG?
« Reply #32 on: 10 July 2009, 17:52 »
Quote from: R32UK on 10 July 2009, 17:17
Where the MK6 is concerned..

DSG is less economical. fact
DSG is not quicker 0-60. fact

And a DSG cannot changed down gears quicker than me. fact (and I will prove it)

DSG is advertised as half a mile less per gallon, so yes, nobody is really disagreeing.  It's not much though - much less than the variation you'll get with different driving styles or road conditions.

DSG is advertised as the same o-60 time as the manual, nobody is really arguing.

And fine, you're good at gear changing.  You get to save £1,305.  For those of us who are lesser mortals though, it's an option worth considering.

Rolfe.
« Last Edit: 10 July 2009, 18:30 by Rolfe »
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Re: Manual or DSG?
« Reply #33 on: 10 July 2009, 18:27 »
Quote from: Rolfe on 10 July 2009, 17:52
Quote from: R32UK on 10 July 2009, 17:17
Where the MK6 is concerned..

DSG is less economical. fact
DSG is not quicker 0-60. fact

And a DSG cannot changed down gears quicker than me. fact (and I will prove it)

DSG is advertised as half a mile less per gallon, so yes, nobody is really disagreeing.  It's not much though - muck less than the variation you'll get with different driving styles or road conditions.

DSG is advertised as the same o-60 time as the manual, nobody is really arguing.

And fine, you're good at gear changing.  You get to save £1,305.  For those of us who are lesser mortals though, it's an option worth considering.

Rolfe.

I was just clearing a few things up. thank you for your oh so valuable input :wink: :rolleyes:
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Re: Manual or DSG?
« Reply #34 on: 10 July 2009, 18:31 »
Why do I only spot typos after someone has quoted my post?   :sad:

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Re: Manual or DSG?
« Reply #35 on: 10 July 2009, 18:34 »
Quote from: Rolfe on 10 July 2009, 18:31
Why do I only spot typos after someone has quoted my post?   :sad:

Rolfe.

your careless. dsg will suit you  :tongue:
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Re: Manual or DSG?
« Reply #36 on: 11 July 2009, 01:36 »

I await the Mk6 version of that now famous Japanese clip on Youtube of the Mk5 manual .v. DSG drag race. My money is still on the DSG in the Mk6 to hand the manual it's ass.
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Re: Manual or DSG?
« Reply #37 on: 11 July 2009, 01:46 »
Quote from: R32UK on 10 July 2009, 18:34
Quote from: Rolfe on 10 July 2009, 18:31
Why do I only spot typos after someone has quoted my post?   :sad:

Rolfe.

your careless. dsg will suit you  :tongue:

Sorry R32UK. Couldn't resist. :evil:
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Re: Manual or DSG?
« Reply #38 on: 11 July 2009, 07:49 »
Quote from: Max Q on 11 July 2009, 01:46
Quote from: R32UK on 10 July 2009, 18:34
Quote from: Rolfe on 10 July 2009, 18:31
Why do I only spot typos after someone has quoted my post?   :sad:

Rolfe.

your careless. dsg will suit you  :tongue:

Sorry R32UK. Couldn't resist. :evil:

lol.. point taken  :grin:
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Re: Manual or DSG?
« Reply #39 on: 11 July 2009, 08:21 »
found the article - i'll get it scanned but the jist of it is that the tests are done on a rolling road and the shift speeds for manual cars are stupidly low.  Automatics however are allowed to run the test in whatever gear they want thus give the impression that they emit much lower emissions  :nerd:

So all you DSG drivers who think they will benefit from a few more MPG don't count on it!!
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