The volkswagen golf mk8 also known as the golf viii is a compact car, the eighth generation of the volkswagen golf and the successor to the volkswagen golf mk7. The gearbox has proven to be an impressive piece of equipment in the audi s3 and golf gti performance and its the same in the gtd, offering. Suffice to say, an allnew generation is a big moment and all. While at first, the golf only came with two transmission options, a fourspeed manual and a threespeed automatic. I wanted the feeling of control, of shifting gears, and it definitely gives me that. I do 25k miles per year of mostly motorway miles hence diesel. The golf comfortline is the way to go but out of my price range and not on runout and i would have to buy a manual because nervous of the dsg with such a short warranty. National within 1 mile within 10 miles within 20 miles within 30 miles within 40 miles within 50 miles within 60 miles within 100 miles within 200 miles. However i didnt like the autostartstop with the dsg so ended up turning it off. Dsg is just a preferenceoptions and weather its better than manual or not is relative. The golf gti, which is equipped with a 6speed manual gearbox as standard, features a brand new gti shifter knob. You get what you want out of it as long as you take care of it. Like the vw golf gti, theres also the choice of a precise sixspeed manual gearbox or the slick dsg twinclutch tested here.
Yep, and the gtd is also britains most popular golf. Volkswagen golf hatchback gtd lease deals synergy car leasing. The gtds new dsg gearbox is better when left to its own devices, but pulling the paddles manually does get the best from the engine. We love the sharp styling and the healthy ingear punch, but wed stick with the manual. Now that the vw golf gtd has arrived in our market, we find out how closely it matches its gti sibling.
The dsg adds little to the dynamics and plenty to the final price, and. My golf om another dealer was used with only 4k miles and honestly i love it. Both the bodywork and interior are in mint condition, as can be seen from the pictures. Coming from a ph1 clio 172 i knew that a golf gtd with a dsg was never going to be as exciting to drive. The gti is available with an optional, automatic 7speed dualclutch automatic transmission dsg. The vw golf gtds facelift improves on the golfs usual charm and adds a. 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. The golf could reach speeds over 110mph, making it much more fun for the daily driver. This consistency came as a mild surprise, given that the automatic edition has worse official figures the fivedoor gtd with dsg comes in at 122gkm and 60. Feb 14, 2020 it remains to be seen whether the golf gtd will spawn a new wagon this time around, and were also curious to find out whether there will be both a manual and a dsg available like it was the. Oct 29, 2015 i answer another one of the questions i frequently get asked. On offer in europe for the last eight years, this gtilookingbutdieselpowered derivative is part of the recent facelift to the local golf range that included tweaks to one model we south.
So thats why i ordered a gtd with a manual box yes i am moving away from an audi a4 to a vw golf as its simply a better car all round. Lease the volkswagen golf gtd hatchback from synergy on either a business or personal agreement and benefit from our best price guarantee, free uk mainland delivery and our everpresent feefo 5 rated customer service. Apr 30, 2015 like the vw golf gti, theres also the choice of a precise sixspeed manual gearbox or the slick dsg twinclutch tested here. By using this site you agree to the use of cookies. For me ive been a long time driver of manual cars and i really really wanted to love the manual mk7 r but when i test drove both i somehow felt the dsg was more well suited for the motor. I was told everything from the dsg would be faster, to driving a manual in city traffic would suck, etc, etc. The redesign of the volkswagen golf 7 gtd 2017 variant arrives to conquer clients who want horses, but without grow over to the gas station.
But then i drove a golf r dsg and manual back to back. Volkswagen golf gtd used cars for sale on auto trader uk. I love being back in a manual, but the dsg can certainly shift faster than any human driver. Among the or so permutations of engine, gearbox, body style and trim, no version of golf is more popular than a dsgequipped gtd it. Sep 24, 20 this consistency came as a mild surprise, given that the automatic edition has worse official figures the fivedoor gtd with dsg comes in at 122gkm and 60. Drive is sent only to the frontaxle, wait for the 300bhpplus golf r for allwheel drive, via either a sixspeed manual gearbox or sevenspeed dsg. Check specs, prices, performance and compare with similar cars. Buy a second hand volkswagen golf 7 gtd at the best price thanks to our millions of ads. I answer another one of the questions i frequently get asked. After borrowing the company pool car for a weekend 2015 golf gti dsg 217bhp i have fallen in love with the mk7 golf and am going to sell my audi tt 2.
Bidvest mccarthy isuzu trucks pretoria, gauteng r 499 900 view car wishlist. Mk7 golf gtd manual or dsg hi all, after borrowing the company pool car for a weekend 2015 golf gti dsg 217bhp i have fallen in love with the mk7 golf and am going to sell my audi tt 2. The real news here is the confirmation that our market will be getting the 2017 volkswagen golf gtd. It remains to be seen whether the golf gtd will spawn a new wagon this time around, and were also curious to find out whether there will be both a manual and a dsg available like it was the. Jul 22, 2014 which transmission is best, stick or paddles. With 1,304 used volkswagen golf gtd cars available on auto trader, we have the largest range of cars for sale available across the uk. Power goes to the front wheel via a standard sixspeed manual, but theres. Volkswagen golf gtd performance, engine, ride, handling. The new gtd gets vws wet dualclutch dsg transmission. Volkswagen golf hatchback gtd lease deals deeply desirable dieselpowered performance from volkswagen. If you spent alot of time in taffic or in town the dgs is worth a try, i love it butnot that much. I dont find it involving enough so have opted for manual on my gtd. Vw mkvia6 golf family including jetta sportwagen 20102014. Feb 04, 2017 yep, and the gtd is also britains most popular golf.
The car that i got has a 6speed dsg transmission there are also versions with a manual gearbox, with paddles behind the steering wheel for quicker gear changes. Compared to the mk6 gtd the car has gained 14 hp and 30 nm, however the 7. This is a great car to look at thats equally as impressive to get behind the wheel of and superbly kitted out too. By 1976, the legendary gti arrived, a performance variant that featured a 1. Feb 26, 2020 drive is sent only to the frontaxle, wait for the 300bhpplus golf r for allwheel drive, via either a sixspeed manual gearbox or sevenspeed dsg. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most popular hothatches, the volkswagen golf gti. It was introduced in wolfsburg on 24 october 2019, and arrived in german showrooms in december 2019. Yet despite its performancecar credentials, the gtd promises. That should help with zero to 60 or zero to 40 type movements in traffic. I test drove a manual golf gtd and loved it but i cant help wondering if i should switch to a dsg. Id never considered dsg and at my dealer drove a 17 tiguan in dsg and fell in love.
Cmh kempster ford hatfield pretoria, gauteng r 399 900 view car wishlist. Home autocatalog volkswagen golf 20 golf vii gtd 2. This vw golf gtd option also has a negative impact on efficiency. The golf gti, which is equipped with a 6speed manual gearbox as. Used volkswagen golf 7 gtd for sale second hand car ads. Hi guys, i know this topic is done to death week in and week out but was wondering if anyone had any regrets with their choice of transmission they ended up with for their golf. The volkswagen golf gtd is positioned behind the gt in terms of the trim scale and comes with 2. The gtd convinces with its 184 horsepower and 380 nm of maximum torque, combined with automated manual transmission or the dsg. There is no way in the world would i pick the manual golf r over the dsg equipped one. I havent driven a gtd but on my 3rd golf had 2 manuals and just bought a 17 r line in dsg. It has taken a while, but volkswagen has decided the time is now to launch a golf gtd in our market. Still, wed recommend the manual as its cheaper and more. My personal experience with a mk7 golf gtd with dsg club gti. While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there is absolutely.
Make any abarth ac aixam alfa romeo aston martin audi austin bac bentley bmw bristol bsa bugatti buick cadillac caterham. If i say the word diesel to you, youre probably not going to be thinking about performance unless of course you happen to have been standing trackside at. At the end of the day, get whats best for you, not what is best for everyone else. Having driven a manual for 30 years i still occasionally reach for the clutch pedal out of instinct. Volkswagen has offered a performance oriented version of. Before my current car a3 170 dsg i had a a3 140 manual.
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