Which transmission is best, stick or paddles? David Zalstein and Tony Crawford tackle the question using one of the world's best and most popular hot-hatches, the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
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@Enselladus8 жыл бұрын
"A tricky parallel park” Yeah, if you were driving a bus.
@jayrod25367 жыл бұрын
Yeah man. A 10 year old could parallel park in that spot haha
@roddyeskew39097 жыл бұрын
The point was that it was uphill
@rodrigovillanueva53846 жыл бұрын
And with the dsg he ended up with the left back wheel over the line hahahahaha wtf
@dtotheatothevtothee6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, you could fit a school bus there!
@andresparrow29715 жыл бұрын
Reminded me of that scene in "Snatch" when dude didn't park in the big ass space talking "it was a funny angle" and the space was the size of car dealership
@amorbavian8 жыл бұрын
I laughed hard when you said "tricky parallel park" but there's space for a truck! 😂
@Reddylion6 жыл бұрын
true that.
@NubianLion75 жыл бұрын
He could've pulled str8 in! 🤣🤣
@verylastuserid8 жыл бұрын
I got the manual - first manual I've owned in about 15 years. I was surprised at how lazy and distracted I had become driving auto's. You need to pay a lot more attention to what is about to happen, and you need 2 hands in a manual. Others will disagree but I think manuals build better drivers.
@Xzigy7 жыл бұрын
Or... as a new driver you could forget the distraction of manual shifting, get DSG and keep your attention on the road. My personal experience, my first car was DSG golf 5, i wanted it from the start because i wasnt comfortable with manual. My eyes are on the road and i am better driver because of it. As you said many will disagree but many will agree with you. New drivers tend to look at the shifter more, it can be really distracting. And to be honest... you getting distracted in driving just because u have DSG doesnt make any sense to me and it never will.
@jaguarsaucedo53027 жыл бұрын
have never seen anyone who looks down to shift gears. you learn your gear box by rowing through the gears before you even turn the car on. honestly manual has quickened my reaction time as well as kept me aware of what i'm doing. Plus having to switch gears has been a tether to keep me from day dreaming while driving. But like you said, to each their own.
@wozzgalaxy7 жыл бұрын
too right. if you need to look at the shifter to change gears then you probably shouldn't be driving..
@ruggy197 жыл бұрын
agreed autos are for pussys and people over 50
@DonLee19807 жыл бұрын
So all Ferrari Lamborghini Audi RS and AMG drivers pussies?
@SuperTreyone9 жыл бұрын
Driven a manual for 15 years+, I bought a mk7 golf R with DSG & I'll never go back to a manual again, freakin love my dirty auto haha best change ever! :)
@pullurslip8 жыл бұрын
+Trey Rodrigues I have a mk6 2012 GTI with DSG as well, I'd say it's just as fun if not more than a manual transmission. I feel like everyone turns their head to look when driving it due to the turbo. The mk7 R is a beast though, I envy you!
@TheMills5676 жыл бұрын
Same here. Love the DSG.
@youngrios6 жыл бұрын
Tetsuo Takahashi same 2012 blue mk6 gti..53k miles ...stage 2..tires shredded ..love it
@kennethm.3806 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but I bet your husband prefers the manual.
@loubonnett4 жыл бұрын
How is this possible? Drove the car first in DSG and almost left the dealership. Fucking boring car. Drove the manual and bought one.
@kthugha9 жыл бұрын
i like manuals, but after test driving, i just bought the dsg. it's frakking brilliant.
@MarcoPiperr9 жыл бұрын
Do you want faster acceleration and to be comfortable in traffic? DSG. Do you want to experience driving pleasure? Manual.
@REPOMAN247224 жыл бұрын
If you want to feel comfortable in traffic buy a corolla, DSG isnt that good in traffic.
@jhayveeprudencio80444 жыл бұрын
I live in Los Angeles so DSG
@w-james92779 жыл бұрын
I don't care about faster gear shifts because I am not racing anyone or going round a track. My car is a stick shift manual and it provides a better driving experience and I am more at one with my car. Also getting a perfect gear change is a nice feeling, however it is quite annoying in traffic but on the open road it is brilliant, its more than just breaking and accelerating.
@newyarw78029 жыл бұрын
Really? You called that tricky parking?
@NubianLion75 жыл бұрын
I know right...He could've pulled str8 in!🤣🤣
@animal3559 жыл бұрын
Like most people, I purchase cars second-hand so for me, the DSG could be a pricy fix when it all goes wrong, so a manual Gti is the winner, and I just prefer them. They connect you to the driving experience.
@samehh9117 жыл бұрын
They both forgot to mention one important difference between the two which is durability and maintenance, buy a manual and you don't have to worry about defective mecatronics and vibration and shaking because of weak clutch disk found in the DSG which costs a fortune to replace if not under warrantyGoogle VW DSG problems to read more
@frankdux69307 жыл бұрын
CodeTron yep dsg arent good for creeping forward in traffic as it clutch slips leading to premature failure
@nikm81994 жыл бұрын
A serious issue with DSG’s
@krbuck9 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at a DSG; very useful video. Thank you!
@Jettrap5057 жыл бұрын
Gotta say this is quite honestly the most accurate honest experiment I have ever seen with a car
@rudyardharrison41775 жыл бұрын
Obviously we all have our preferences. I have owned several Golf GTIs over the years, starting with the Golf I. When I eventually graduated to a Golf 7 GTI, I decided to try a DSG model. I did this mainly because in my Country the Performance Pack version came with DCC (Dynamic Chassis Control). Well the DCC was fantastic but the DSG was an absolute dog in my opinion. It routinely got "confused" around town, regularly shifting up too soon and finding itself in the wrong gear. The kick-down, in my opinion, was too sudden and catapulted the car forward when I only wanted to be in a lower gear. Sport mode was far too violent around town for me, it was the complete opposite to normal mode and did not seem to want to change up at all when driving at legal speeds. I think that the soft ware should be redesigned. For comparison, I test drove a BMW 1-Series with a dual clutch gearbox and it behaved acceptably around town. It did not keep changing up through the gears. I realise that I could have selected manual mode but that was not what I wanted to do around town. Obviously it is a huge advantage in mega stop start traffic but fortunately I seldom have to cope with rush hour gridlocks. The gearbox is of course heavier and a damn side more complicated! Bottom line, I approached the dealership after six months and pleaded with them to trade my car in for a manual. Fortunately, my manual has the DCC and so the total package is absolutely perfect for me. Thanks for the great article.
@Krauser12269 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a Mk7 myself. Was torn between the DSG and the manual but I ended up going with the DSG just to spare myself the morning and evening commutes during the work week. I think it's definitely worth the trade off. That small loss in fun and interactivity is given back by the instant shifting and the stop and go traffic ease. I've noticed it's a tiny bit clunky when it comes to rolling in traffic and coming to complete stops after decelerating and downshifting, but it's no worse than any other DCT I've tried. Definitely one of the better boxes and I'm pretty glad I picked my GTI up with a DSG.
@Murse8810 жыл бұрын
I own a Golf GTI mk 6 with a DSG and I must say I love it. Its my first auto car and even though it may not be as engaging, when you really learn it its fantastic. I only drive the gear box in manual mode and with the paddle shifters its a dream. The down shifts are fantastic, as I could never get heel and toe correct and its so fast. Very happy with my choice!
@kennethm.3806 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but Thomas admit it, your husband prefers a manual.
@lamesamelame10 жыл бұрын
There should have been a 0-60 time, 0-100 time, 100-0 and a lap time at some random road course. This was just opinions with NO data. This video needed to be more scientific rather than opinion biased.
@livedeliciously10 жыл бұрын
Seriously? The DSG will always shift faster.
@mercury649 жыл бұрын
calpitoc Motor Trend got a faster 0-60 time with the manual.
@w1p30ut3r8 жыл бұрын
??? Where is the drag race ???
@eklektikTechno3 жыл бұрын
I’ve driven manual for over 18 yrs and it was super fun/engaging but now at 52 I decided to pick up a new GTI in DSG so sometimes it just boils down to age and the heavy city traffic.
@BasicBodThor9 жыл бұрын
Always be camps on both sides. I drive a manual Mk6 and love it, bit wouldn't begrudge anyone going for a DSG..I may even get a Mk7 eventually with the dual clutch.
@Ajaxster6 жыл бұрын
Honestly even when I have to drive through heavy traffic in my mk7 TSI shifting gears is so effortless and natural to me now that it's not a labourus task. So I'll definitely get a manual when I upgrade to the GTI. The only time I think I'd take paddles is for a super car cause those transmissions are unmatched.
@HealthFitnessMartialArtsDEng3 жыл бұрын
Nice pros and cons. Many people don't know how to upshift and downshift smoothly which creates a bit of a neck jar for passengers. Downshifting is especially trick and it's tough for people that don't know how to "blip" the throttle or double clutch. What I love about manuals is that a person has to be constantly engaged with their surroundings and can't easily talk/text on their cell phones. They have to constantly have to pay attention to the car. I also happen to be one of those types that enjoys driving and getting good feedback from a well handling car. Most people will never understand that. Nice unbiased video. I'm really old school so I don't understand what the point of an automatic manual is about. My wife's car is setup that way and I can't get used to not having a clutch, engaging the tranny into neutral and double clutching on a spirited downshifts, especially if I downshift from 4th to 2nd at turns and then get back up speed quickly. I basically only use the auto/manual in her car when going down grades for compression braking. With my cars with regular automatic transmissions, I still use the gears from time to time whereas most people simply leave it in drive. There's a trick to throttling up to downshift an automatic transmission so it's totally smooth and not hard on the drive train or passengers.
@mattilinan6 жыл бұрын
I have a Golf 5 GTI equipped with the DSG transmission and as someone who has driven a standard since they were 14, i must admit the DSG is just such a good transmission, i really can’t stress that enough. here in the states people, more particularly men, have a rather closed-minded outlook on the automatic transmission and for a while, so did i, but man, this DSG is something else. however, that isn’t to say it comes without it’s downfalls. in my Golf 5 GTI, the “mechatronic module” which governs the selection of gears in the DSG, failed, pitting my car in limp mode and requiring a tow to the dealer. since i purchased the car out of warranty (not the best idea) the replacement came out to the tune of $2,700 USD. (not very cheap) in addition, the early iteration of VW’s DSG can be jerky sometimes, and is (as a whole) less reliable and requires more maintenance than it’s manual counterpart.
@PT11111110 жыл бұрын
Manual saves you enough money for around a year worth of petrol, so as long as my knee is fine I'll choose the manual transmission.
@MarkCalica9 жыл бұрын
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the DSG is slightly better on the MPG?...
@PT1111119 жыл бұрын
By how much? usually around 0.3L/100km. And DSG usually cost around $2500 more. You can buy a LOT of petrol for that much money.
@s.-84069 жыл бұрын
Mark Speed6 Depends on how you drive it. When I'm on a long stretch of 80kp/h road I go straight to sixth gear. The engine barely runs at those speeds. Whenever I need power I just chuck it back in third/fourth. Saves a lot of petrol. Don't see myself clicking my way up to sixth gear everytime, and then clicking myself back. Horrible.
@cherb239 жыл бұрын
Stijn P. in auto mode the DSG can skip gears, it will jump straight to like 3rd from 6th if you floor it
@PT1111119 жыл бұрын
cherb23 No it can't. There's a reason why it's also called "sequential gearbox". lol
@PaulHojda9 жыл бұрын
I would always go for the manual. A bit of exercise for your left leg never killed anyone
@PaulHojda9 жыл бұрын
***** Then take public transport or a bicycle...
@BryanHectic8 жыл бұрын
+Paul Hojda or you could go to the gym...
@KillerZero2598 жыл бұрын
+Paul Hojda Manual forever. If my left leg is sore after using the clutch pedal during traffic, that's a clear indication that I need to hit up the gym
@tygbenn8 жыл бұрын
+Paul Hojda What if you left leg doessnt work right... haha
@mik55tv223 жыл бұрын
These guys know what they're talking about finally a car review where the guys know what they're saying ...good job
@UltimatumDemon2 жыл бұрын
You can't use the "automatic is better in traffic" argument when it's a DSG. It has clutches instead of a torque converter, which means you wear out the clutches when crawling in traffic. Aka very expensive repair
@TerrorStartedAtHome9 жыл бұрын
I love a good manual, but I will say the dsg has won my heart. Even though manual's can be more fun, they're just not as practical. At least with dsg you can chose to shift, so it definitely beats out a normal automatic.
@audisportracer7 жыл бұрын
One thing they don't really go over is the cost of ownership. Currently shopping for a car and looking at the VW Alltrack. Dealer quoted me $800 USD to service the DSG every 40k miles on top of the $500 regular car service. Really labor intensive and need specialized equipment so us shade tree mechanics cant really do it in our garage. VW Manuals have a "lifetime" fluid fill, but should still be changed at least every 50k and I paid $150 for mine. Sure you'll have to replace a clutch at some point, but I have owned cars with 250k+ miles on the original clutch so they can last if you don't abuse them. Sure you can find deals going to a independent shop but a DSG will still cost more than a regular manual trans in terms of service. I currently have a '12 Jetta TDI with 90k miles on the clock with a manual and every time i call the dealer to schedule service, they ask me what kind of trans I have. I always get a "Your lucky" response back from the service adviser when they go over the price. Personally I'll stick with a manual. Car will be cheaper off the lot and cost of ownership is lower.
@Tambo747 жыл бұрын
I'm in my early 40's and drive a Taxi for a living a Manual shift too, my knee is starting to suffer after years of driving manual cars and i also think it's a age related thing as well that makes me want a DSG turbo diesel for my next car hence the reason i watched this video. I'm just not sure if they are reliable and efficient enough though.
@mister.dynamite9 жыл бұрын
Great video review guys, you get a thumbs up from me! :)
@caz11816 жыл бұрын
they do have pros and cons for both dsg and manual gearbox, really good video in details
@XxMetalGorxX9 жыл бұрын
dsg is perfect for city driving, but I'm not in the city so I would always go with the manual..
@adibazi8 жыл бұрын
+XxMetalGorxX DSG is better everywhere.
@ShortClujFilms7 жыл бұрын
@igor fuck off
@chrismelisse12845 жыл бұрын
I'd actually argue the DSG is much better suited for sweeping highway driving and winding twisty backroads with high speed limits and a lot of elevation transitions then city driving. Manual is better suited for city driving unless we're talking like gridlock rush hour.
@outbackeddie9 жыл бұрын
They identified the key deciding factor between the DSG and manual options. If you spend time commuting with heavy traffic the DSG is going to be the clear winner. If you don't have to suffer through heavy traffic every day, and you can actually enjoy driving on open roads, then I would go with the manual. As a side benefit, manuals are more reliable and cheaper to repair if something ever goes wrong.
@JG-ce6op6 жыл бұрын
I have a mk6 GTI Wolfsburg Edition. It's a DSG. And I wouldn't have it any other way! Put it in manual mode and it's a blast!! With the gearlever or the paddles. Leave it in D and it's so comfortable and will cruise smoothly. The DSG gives the GTI more character. It makes it feel special.
@MstillusBr6 жыл бұрын
Good Morning! I like your videos very much ... This comparative of Cambio manual vs DSG automatico very good !!! At the start the DSG leaves behind the manual change ... Could you test on a race track to see which one is the fastest? Thank you!!! I await your response ... Congratulations on the channel
@Hyp3rBee7 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for a race.
@bdizzzeldavidson95533 жыл бұрын
I just recently turned 16 and I got a 2016 gti mk7 manual for my first car. I know this sounds biased, just because it is my first car, but I wouldn't give that car up for an auto tranny any day. I love that car to bits and its so much for fun to drive than an auto(which I've driven a lot of).
@aidananchaya6 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about getting this as my first car, but I don't know to get a manual or a DSG.
@patak44537 жыл бұрын
can you not hear popping sounds from a manual transmission? does that only happen with DSG?
@s.-84069 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why anyone would go for a DSG in such a car. I grew up with manuals, everyone I know drives a manual. It enhances the driving experience with 200%. I pretty much brake with my clutch pedal, whenever I feel like driving fast I love shifting gears aggressively. In such a car, that's is obviously build for fun, (why else would you pay so much more for a 230HP hot hatch GTI) no one should ever have only 2 pedals. But hey, that's just my opinion.
@GUITARTIME20249 жыл бұрын
U must be dutch or flemish. In the states its 90 percent auto transmissions.
@s.-84069 жыл бұрын
raleighman3000 I'm dutch indeed
@tjprovo247 жыл бұрын
That's because in the states, 90% of the drivers suck at driving...
@youngrios6 жыл бұрын
S. - because a stage 2 gives you 330 torque and u feel like a god when u have dsg. Just rocketing thru town and intimidating stock v8 cars
@shadowgaming66605 жыл бұрын
It's F1 gearbox technology, that's why you'd get it.
@jake8426 жыл бұрын
I test drove both back to back at a dealership and was surprised to find that I enjoyed the DSG car more. Coming from an E36 328i, I found the GTI's clutch too vague and light and the shifter too indirect. That being said, I haven't found any new hot hatch in the GTI's price range to have a shifter or clutch that was significantly better.
@protegeaustin8 жыл бұрын
i went with the dsg on my mk7. little easier to live with and still fun in its own way. catch a lot of flack from my friends with focus st's, but out on the highway i can stay right beside them with ease.
@Mike652319 жыл бұрын
Awesome video but u had 2 drivers who like different gear boxes so no gearbox / transmission won overall . I say depends where you live and what kind of driver you are . I got the dsg cause I live in the city and its fun cause you get the paddles and shift how you want and not worry about the clutch . In the area a lot of traffic and my friend has the manual and said he wishes he had the dsg for traffic but on open roads stick awesome . But I think dsg way to go . It shifts faster and no clutch in traffic . Manual gives you more control but I like keep my focus on the road with other driver things happen in a split second . For track yea manual all day
@MarcraM824 жыл бұрын
If I was using this as a track car and just trying to punch out the quickest times possible, for sure I may go dsg. Or if I had to drive through horrible busy traffic, again DSG would be my option. Aside from that there is no argument for DSG in my opinion. Yes I've driven both DSG and manual. For sure DSG is quicker but that's not what driving skill is to me. The enjoyment comes from learning when to properly shift for the corner, when to blip the throttle on down shifts, engine breaking, complete control of your gearing with throttle inputs. A computer will never be able to choose the right gear in all situation as only you can see what's approaching on the road. Finally, manual is so much more engaging and yeah fun to drive. I've had hours and hours in the DSG and it becomes extremely sterile and lifeless after a while. The feeling of mastering a heel and toe through a roundabout or quickshifting at redline to the next gear rowing the stick can never be beaten for me with a paddle shift or more like a button on the golf.
@NoAutoBoomin6 жыл бұрын
why when i down shift on dsg , it bogs or jolts ? am i shifting wrong ? and is it hurting my car
@Michael_NV6 жыл бұрын
Acceleration, consumption? Any difference?
@LOLONO6665 жыл бұрын
whats the best to fix ?
@BlargKing9 жыл бұрын
I can't tell what causes more flame wars, Mac vs PC or Manual vs Automatic. Nobody ever stops to consider the idea that maybe some people just one more than the other and neither is better than the other because everyone has different tastes.
@kennethm.3806 жыл бұрын
Android and Apple...I like Android and Manual ;-)
@crysisidiol9999 жыл бұрын
The DSG is a really good transmission , i really like it ... but i just like the look of that Golf-ball gear knob on the manual . It's a neat little trinket and I'm a sucker for it .
@tylerbryant54256 ай бұрын
Deciding factor.
@slytechh9 жыл бұрын
They're missing the major benefit of DSG transmissions. Part throttle acceleration is drastically increased and turbo lag during which is also reduced. It's difficult to change gears fast and smoothly (also more effort) at low rpm and throttle. It just makes everyday street driving more enjoyable. I love manuals, but the slow gear changes during low throttle and rpms required to be smooth makes everyday acceleration (especially from a standstill to 80km/h) a task for a daily driver. My 2c.
@thehoofersclub6 жыл бұрын
Which can last over 300k with no problems under aggressive canyon and city driving?
@MKI4EVA9 жыл бұрын
Nice one David - Will from Pacific hwy Syd.
@neilvermeulen52836 жыл бұрын
Nice. Thanks guys.
@vindikad9 жыл бұрын
I understand the traffic situation. But I'd still go with a manual. Just me. and luckily my wife is the same, so no hassle when it comes to selecting a car :)
@seanedwards6169 Жыл бұрын
In the USA the manual transmission is also an anti-theft device.
@thesceptic10186 жыл бұрын
Try accelerating hard to pass from moderate speed with the DSG: it revs without change in speed - very frustrating. In sport mode, it holds on to 2nd beyond 3.5k revs!
@miffedmax7 жыл бұрын
I'm left-footed, so my left foot never gets tired. It does, however, get bored, so no DSG for me.
@jev28678 жыл бұрын
In traffic you keep your foot when stop with the dsg. I have no problem shifting gears in bumper to bumper traffic specially with a manual like the GTI. And personally, autos tend to make me sleepy. Manuals always keep me engaged and attentive. Slight performance advantages is not enough to sway me to go dsg.
@jev28678 жыл бұрын
keep your foot on the brake*
@jr800w9 жыл бұрын
I like the DSG but the down shifts aren't as smooth and at times hesitant especially in slow traffic. Technically the DSG is a manual transmission without that annoying clutch pedal.
@parekhjinesh9 жыл бұрын
***** egg
@face13599 жыл бұрын
***** then why just push the damn clutch pedal
@kennethm.3806 жыл бұрын
That annoying clutch pedal is what makes it fun.
@Gazmondo10010 жыл бұрын
I'm a big dsg fan , but sometimes it does feel like you are you playing the playstation, it would have been good if you had drag raced them.
@lariosmendoza7 жыл бұрын
Garry Mcdonnell is it necessary to use the padel shifters or no?
@user-ox5bi7ql6y7 жыл бұрын
no can put it in D and just drive
@KillerZero2598 жыл бұрын
If people are complaining about something as mundane as "traffic" with the manual, I would be worried about your physical well being (aka, go to the gym)
@jackwheatley91148 жыл бұрын
It just gets annoying, not tiring
@KillerZero2598 жыл бұрын
Well, that can be seen as different then
@Bossrah4 жыл бұрын
Have u ever witnessed LA traffic?
@esbenvb9 жыл бұрын
What is the artist/title of the song played at 0:44 ?
@LOU1NY6 жыл бұрын
If you push it too hard, DSG's tend to overheat which could damage the gears and can mean a very expensive repair.
@jarrusjenkins6 жыл бұрын
I would say in a Gti the manual is the one to have but with the R then the dsg is the one to have
@rickyvw98307 жыл бұрын
Always had a manual for the last 15 years. Got a vw r dsg and I'll never go back to manual.
@scotty20365 жыл бұрын
So basically they saying buy the DSG so u can sit in traffic in a 220bhp hot hatch all day 🤣🤣
@joeyn1774 жыл бұрын
If it's a daily driver then yeah.
@kmax71635 жыл бұрын
My 09 Rabbit has a DSG. I really like it. When it comes to getting down and dirty, and going thru gears, I just jump on my KTM motorcycle and buzz past everybody.
@nathanelliott67702 жыл бұрын
MK5 rabbit didn’t come with a DSG. It only came with a manual or a single clutch auto.
@wezznsb73766 жыл бұрын
Im a manual guy but i can imagen if u live in crowded city where there is alot trafficjams and stuff that u pick the dsg ... i realy hate trafficjams because of the constant clutching
@HexlGaming6 жыл бұрын
Can't skip gears in the DSG, or Hoon with Clutchcicks etc.; theoretical speaking of course. I feel like that's kind of a little claustrophobic. So if you need to stop at a red light you always need to press the paddle like five times when driving manually in the DSG?!
@luckdingwong21965 жыл бұрын
After this video. Still no idea which one to pick. They comparing it in 4 pt turns and parking ? Really that got so much to do with the gearbox
@Riel_Rami3 жыл бұрын
I got the dsg and ngl, I wish I would've gotten the manual. Manual looks more fun.
@seinsmeld1310 жыл бұрын
$2,500 for the DSG? Really, wow, save you money and drive the manual.
@neelparmar66907 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to get a Mk5 GTI as my first car. Should I go for manual or DSG?
@nascar22974 жыл бұрын
Neel Parmar what’d you end up going with? I’m in the same boat
@12gpm917 жыл бұрын
I wanted to see the paddle being used! And you did not show the paddle being used.
@martijn4079 жыл бұрын
Manual for me. I love to shift by myself
@maxdarang65954 жыл бұрын
i read that last sentence too fast and i had a different meaning in mind...
@huskytales98397 жыл бұрын
A tricky parallel park... I couldn't help but think of that scene in Snatch. "Too tight?? You could land a jumbo fuckin jet in there!" rofl
@donald868 жыл бұрын
Sorry guys, a GTI just needs a manual... If you wanna commute comfortably, get a regular tasting Golf with DSG.
@aselene88904 жыл бұрын
Manual's the only way to go for me , it just gives you better control of your car and plus it's more fun
@tjprovo247 жыл бұрын
So you buy the DSG for the sole use of if you deal with traffic on the daily. For all other categories, the 6spd is the funner and better transmission. 6spd FTW
@grahamcole42402 жыл бұрын
My last two cars have been autos, the latest a Tiguan with the DSG, I would never go back to a manual and I have never used the paddles on my car, the auto shift is more than adequate.
@ScottPC7 жыл бұрын
That dedication to actually sit in traffic..
@CashedOutCars7 жыл бұрын
ThatGuyNamedScott. C funny to see you here, sneak preview for some new stuff on the channel, it's related to this video!
@ScottPC7 жыл бұрын
CashedOutCars haha, yeah I'm currently deciding on whether to order DSG or Manual for my new Polo GTI haha. Hardest decision of my life....
@CarFan19989 жыл бұрын
Why did they put stickers like "DSG" and "manual".You can tell the difference from the color of the car?!
@Drivecomau9 жыл бұрын
It helped us remember on the day ;)
@TheJimbobjimmy8 жыл бұрын
They're both colour blind
@jackblackwhole5 жыл бұрын
Been driving dsg mk6 r. It jerks a little in low gears if you put too much pressure on the gas. If you look after it well with regular services dsg should be pretty strong. Manual's are great, but i might be on twisty road 20 days out of the whole year, during the week it's just city driving. So it was an easy choice for me. Get the one suits you not what people says. If i would get a manual car i might get an 86, type r and mx 5 over the golf....
@crxdelsolsir4 жыл бұрын
Do another comparison when it is second hand and in the 15 to 20 year old mark. Manual = Refreshing (clutch, bearing and flywheel) is a quick easy and cheap job. Worn parts are intended to be replaced completely. Can even be done at home. DSG = Rebuild is not only longer it also costs a LOT more. May not even be the same. 2nd hands are cheaper but will not last as long as a refreshed manual and when none are available you need to rebuild.
@Drivecomau4 жыл бұрын
That's a great point. DSG was designed to be replaced not repaired, which is much more expensive than a clutch kit!
@EditzDLN7 ай бұрын
Have driven most manual. Exeption for a audi s6 with a tip tronic gearbox. And a golf mk 7 1.6 tdi dsg. Must say the only con of a manual is heavy traffic but i just put in free shen standing still. And i can drive on the clutch so still easy. Manuals make better drivers
@dorkultra3 жыл бұрын
don't get the manual if you're planning to add any power. You'll need to replace the clutch and there's a risk of crank walk when the soft thrust bearings dislodge
@azlienor64359 жыл бұрын
omg australia market dont have DRL and xenon headlight option?
@Drivecomau9 жыл бұрын
Azlie Nor - they are optional as part of the Driver Assistance package.
@verylastuserid8 жыл бұрын
+CarAdvice.com.au came standard from MY16 on in Aus - well mine did....
@VDMusic7 жыл бұрын
Manual transmison is for people who like to drive and enjoy in driving, DSG is for others...
@ALEX_since977 жыл бұрын
VD Music | Најбоља музика уживо For pussyes
@opmike3437 жыл бұрын
At least it's not a CVT or torque converter auto.
@willjay76076 жыл бұрын
Dsg is for people who like to win races
@GloomGaiGar6 жыл бұрын
DSG is for people who like to drive and enjoy in driving and who also live in the real world where hours of traffic is a part of everyday life.
@lskovly6 жыл бұрын
No..
@misterumbrella22978 жыл бұрын
Can someone please help me to rectify this? Now, we all know plenty of VW's vehicles with DSG transmission have been recalled, and it makes me wonder the reliability and durability of the DSG transmission. So, I went to the VW showroom today to rectify my doubts. The sales person told me that I have to drive the vehicle with DSG transmission in a proper way. Unlike driving a vehicle with a conventional automatic transmission, I can even put the gear in D and my foot on the brake without harming the gearbox. On the other hand, I can't do the same on DSG transmission. If I want to do the same thing on DSG transmission, I would burn the clutches a lot quicker than the scheduled replacement. Can anyone here please tell me how to protect DSG transmission to go faulty? What is the proper ways of driving a DSG vehicle?
@wozzgalaxy7 жыл бұрын
salesman doesn't know what he's talking about.. if you put your foot on brake and accelerator, dsg will cut out power from engine (i have a vw dsg).. so actually protects transmission better than a normal auto. in general its not a good idea going to a seller to ask if there really is an issue with their product.. read online forums is ur best bet.. dsg still do have reliability issues, some people expierience them, others dont
@preuomo7 жыл бұрын
That's tricky parallel parking? Come to NYC...
@shad69fj10 жыл бұрын
When you come around to the 60000km service you would wish you had the manual
@chrismelisse12845 жыл бұрын
Honestly, if your argument against the DSG is money in the range of one car payment that you're making on said car for 4 to 6 years, every 40k miles, you should probably be driving a Nissan Leaf. I'm not even trying to play the, "You can't afford it dude!", card, but... if 3 to 4 times over the life of owning the car before you trade it in or sell it you cannot afford a $300 to $350 service you probably shouldn't buy a car in this price range. There are plenty of valid arguments for the manual over the DSG. $1000 in scheduled service over 8 to 14 years of ownership is not one of them.
@samartz8 жыл бұрын
do u get the BURP in the manual?
@TurkiyeCumhurbaskani9 жыл бұрын
I can't drive automatic
@pullurslip8 жыл бұрын
+Cornelius Maximillianus You dyslexic or something?
@youngrios6 жыл бұрын
Cornelius Maximilianus try cvt transmission you disabled fool lol
@clonSanG5 жыл бұрын
I use to drive manuals now I can't to arsed shifting clutching
@wuzihuzi6 жыл бұрын
wheres the bloody drag race? That would be one of the most important things
@bentorrey123 жыл бұрын
The.real deal breaker is.the.difference to replace one.or.the.other.is rhe.DSG.much pricier to replace?
@deeboy19578 жыл бұрын
Manual for me.. The DSG is awesome for older guys that cbf on there way to the office but I love slamming through gears and sitting in 3rd on the freeway and coming on and off boost and engine braking, guess you can do that in the DSG but if it doesn't have a clutch it's not the whole package!
@peacems9 жыл бұрын
Dave is the smart one.
@Drivecomau9 жыл бұрын
Dave agrees with you
@theviselvi724410 жыл бұрын
in AUSTRALIA ?
@talonsx49410 жыл бұрын
did they even switch cars with drivers?
@TheMills5676 жыл бұрын
No and that pretty much invalidates this comparison IMO.