Manual 0-60 vs. DSG 0-60

[GTI_Redpath]

In the specs for the GTI, the 0-60 times are exactly the same for manual and DSG. anyone know if this is the case in real life runs? I've seen a video somewhere of someone doing a 6.1 second run in a DSG. anyone been able to do this in a manual? I know it depends on how good the driver is just curious if someone can match the super fast changes of the DSG

[Bill_the_Bear]

Suggest posting here: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=257058.0

[Gryzor]

Depends.  0-60 only involves one gear change, and in manual you have more control over the revs and when you change, so in reality it will depend a lot on the driver.

[Jimble]

Although the brochure does state the same 0-62 times for both, i find it very hard to believe that the manual will be a as quick as the DSG??

[Bill_the_Bear]

Manual is more variable:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRwfvnDt7BA

I do think we should keep 0-60 in one thread though...

[AAddict]

The Car & Driver sub 6 seconds was in a manual if I remember correctly?

[Bill_the_Bear]

Its impossible for a manual to beat a DSG under identical conditions because a DSG can operate exactly like a manual, yet perform the shifts faster than is physically possible to move the clutch pedal.

[GTI_Redpath]

Depends.  0-60 only involves one gear change, and in manual you have more control over the revs and when you change, so in reality it will depend a lot on the driver.

I think it would be possible if its just the one gear change, would need to be a really good driver!

[Hawaii-Five-O]

The Car & Driver sub 6 seconds was in a manual if I remember correctly?

Yes... how on earth did Car & Driver achieve their stated time (I think it was 5.7 secs if memory serves me correct).

That's not just a bit quicker than the official quoted time... it smashes it to pieces

[Bill_the_Bear]

The Car & Driver sub 6 seconds was in a manual if I remember correctly?

Yes... how on earth did Car & Driver achieve their stated time (I think it was 5.7 secs if memory serves me correct).

That's not just a bit quicker than the official quoted time... it smashes it to pieces

Down hill?  Following wind?  Uncalibrated stop watch?  Military grade rocket fuel?

I think they may have gone 0-60 instead of 0-62, also in my opinion they should repeat the time in the reverse direction then average the two results.  I doubt they did.