GTi Performance - Manual or DSG

[Avallon]

If you are getting the gti to drive it properly then it has to be manual. Dsg just isn't as engaging as a proper manual and. Not really sure your lose anything with a manual and ACC either.

With DSG and when using ACC in traffic the car will stop and start as the car in front of you does, works better in sport/race.

Don't you need to spec traffic jam assist for stop/start ACC? I thought ACC switches off under 3mph or similar?

[mcmaddy]

Is it really that much of a chore to press a button to re engage the ACC? I've had both boxes and much prefer the manual. Dsg is slow, never knows what gear to be in approaching roundabouts and do you really need launch control?

[I wanted a GTi]

Don't make your mind up about DSG after a test drive because it learns how you drive but you also learn how it works.

I drove a clubsport for what I thought was around a hundred miles but turns out it was just over 150 and I didn't like it at first but I was getting to like it better by the end. Try get a car for the weekend or even if your car is going in for work or a service try get a DSG loan car.

[mezzer123]

I'd say go for the manual, but does that make me old skool, I don't know,

I test drove a DSG for 5 days before I bought my manual MK7 to try and convince myself that the DSG is the best option, but for me I just didn't feel properly connected to the car, but that's my opinion,

Make sure you have test driven both boxes, whichever choice you make it will be the right one for you and that's all that matters!!!

[I wanted a GTi]

Is it really that much of a chore to press a button to re engage the ACC? I've had both boxes and much prefer the manual. Dsg is slow, never knows what gear to be in approaching roundabouts and do you really need launch control?

It is not about pressing a button to re-enable ACC, imagine you're in traffic that is stop start and it just makes it easier to use ACC in a DSG because it will stop behind the car in front and the move again when said car moves away. Basically it will follow the car in front without you touching the peddles at all. You do need to turn off stop/start though.

[hog_hedge]

Don't you need to spec traffic jam assist for stop/start ACC? I thought ACC switches off under 3mph or similar?

Without traffic jam assist the ACC brings you to a standstill and then you touch the throttle once for it to start again and off it goes.

[JoeGTI]

DSG is slow? lol that's one I haven't heard before!

OP, try and get an extended drive in one if you're considering it. It does take a bit more than a lap around the block to get a right feel for it and I reckon many of the negative comments stem from brief test drives.

[Daz Auto]

DSG is slow? lol that's one I haven't heard before!

OP, try and get an extended drive in one if you're considering it. It does take a bit more than a lap around the block to get a right feel for it and I reckon many of the negative comments stem from brief test drives.

The DSG can appear slow if you treat it like a manual car. After driving manual for 25 years - it took me quite a while to learn how to get the most out of my DSG. For example: I used to miss manual when overtaking.

No doubt the DSG is faster accelerating. However, it can be slow to respond to sudden pedal inputs for acceleration. That's when the paddles are needed.

The OP has a DSG. Though it is a big diesel car. So it will feel completely different from the smaller petrol car.

[Avallon]

Don't you need to spec traffic jam assist for stop/start ACC? I thought ACC switches off under 3mph or similar?

Without traffic jam assist the ACC brings you to a standstill and then you touch the throttle once for it to start again and off it goes.

Do you need to apply the brakes at standstill?

[GTI_Ant]

Manual. Take back control of your car. In terms of acceleration the DSG is obviously faster at changing gear but that's all there is to it as it adds 20Kg to the car so the power to weight ratio of the manual is higher.  Manual, 3 door, standard wheels, no sunroof will give you the best power to weight and lowest c of g.