Its been around for 33 years now, and every generation of the golf has. Jan 12, 2018 4 can generally handle more power than a standards clutch, at least for mk6 gti s 5 paddle shifters im not saying a dsg is better than a manual, as i love my rabbit and miatas manual. If the other version of your username isnt being used. And the slipdiff is amazing, it corners the bends like a snake. At gti international i went up against a stock manual gti in my stock dsg gti and i won. The car being completely standard with the stronic. If the other version of your username isnt being used, send gulfer a pm and we can probably fix it for you.
And youd be hardpressed to feel the difference between the two. Feb 06, 2019 hey guys, i know this topic has been discussed many times before but i want to put a twist to it. Oh you also get those dsg farts that people seem to love but i find it extremely unattractive. There are a great deal of factors that affect the audi cars 060 stats, so different sources may test the same vehicle and each may arrive at a unique 060 mph and quarter mile. Its faster 060 and more economical than a manual whilst being much more relaxing to drive.
Read on to learn more about the 2010 volkswagen gti in this first drive article from the automotive experts at motor trend. One of the main reasons i got a dsg box was due to the gear knob, on the manual box, looking as if it was straight out of halfords. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 34 2010 gti models nationwide. There is room for improvement with this time, but were. May 18, 2011 2011 my12 skoda octavia ii fl vrs manual hatch 2. Used 2010 volkswagen gti for sale with photos cargurus. Still, a manual can get tiresome in thick traffic, and the whipcrack shifts of a dualclutch gearbox are mighty intoxicating. To make it more interesting, the mk6 was also modified with cobb tuning gti accessport. Although the 2010 volkswagen gti employs virtually the same drivetrain as the lastgeneration gti, its a real eyeopener to be reintroduced to the incongruent notion that a fast car doesnt. I take my 2010 audi s3 quattro black edition for a 060 run on a runway. And to make up for its constant namedropping, volkswagen is finally offering the golfneerabbitneegolfneerabbit with a 2. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 45 2010 gti models nationwide. May 02, 2016 this week we compare the 2016 volkswagen golf gti and a 2010 gti mk6 on the track and perform a 0 60 mph test.
We may earn a commission through links on our site. Ive heard all this talk about how awesome the dsg is and how its actually faster than the manual by about 110 of a sec in the 060. Vw golf gti mk vii 220 ps laptimes, specs, performance data. Has your username changed as part of the site merger and want it changed back. List of volkswagen performance specs dear racers and car enthusiasts, please take into consideration that the volkswagen 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed below are gathered from a number of credible sources and websites. After a threeyear hiatus, the volkswagen golf is back. Suits the engine very nicely and when you want to push on theres. Jun 26, 2006 ive heard all this talk about how awesome the dsg is and how its actually faster than the manual by about 110 of a sec in the 0 60. View the most accurate volkswagen 0 60 times and 14 mile times for all volkswagen models from the most popular car magazine sources.
While many of these cars may have continued production after the recession of 20082010, most if. Get detailed information on the 2010 volkswagen gti including features, fuel economy, pricing, engine, transmission, and more. Its faster 0 60 and more economical than a manual whilst being much more relaxing to drive. We dont think were sucking up too much if we state that volkswagens gti is the only true icon among compact hatchbacks.
Our two test cars for the day will be a carbon steel grey manual and a tornado red dsg. Hey guys, i know this topic has been discussed many times before but i want to put a twist to it. Focus st is same 060 as the golf gti, is cheaper and 4 years older than this will vw ever move the golf gti where it should be. Dsg is faster hands down in 060 times as its way easier to maintain peak boost as you go into the next gear. Search over 6,800 listings to find the best local deals.
Mar 24, 2009 we dont think were sucking up too much if we state that volkswagens gti is the only true icon among compact hatchbacks. Comparing the exterior style of the focus st and gti is purely a matter of taste. The new vw golf gti houses a turbocharged, intercooled 2. Jan 04, 2015 has your username changed as part of the site merger and want it changed back.
Shop 2010 volkswagen gti vehicles for sale at cars. Focus st is same 0 60 as the golf gti, is cheaper and 4 years older than this will vw ever move the golf gti where it should be. This was our first attempt at a 060 time with our new mk7 gti with a 6speed manual transmission. Im sure its really awesome and all, but imho, you dont buy a performance car with an automatic transmission. While many of these cars may have continued production after the recession of. Jul 22, 2014 which transmission is best, stick or paddles. However, there are several factors that affect a cars 060 time or quarter mile stats and different sources. As the original hot hatch, the volkswagen golf gti is the gold. Aerial footage shot on the dji phantom 4 using the follow me function. With this powertrain, the golf gti produces up to 228 hp and up to 258 lbft torque. View the most accurate volkswagen 060 times and 14 mile times for all volkswagen models from the most popular car magazine sources. Pretty much a base model with the dsg transmission.
Although the 2010 volkswagen gti employs virtually the same drivetrain as the lastgeneration gti, its a real eyeopener to be reintroduced to the. The minuses are cost both purchase price and ongoing maintenance costs. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most popular hothatches, the volkswagen golf gti. Vw golf gti mk vi laptimes, specs, performance data. My 4 door e90 with manual tranny weighs 500 pounds less and an example tested by c and d did 0 60 in under 6 seconds. Eibach pro springs, koni fsd shocks and a few bling bits inside. Review of the new 2010 volkswagen golf gti full new car. That all depends on the one doing the shifting, however not to create another dsg vs manual debate, most people accept that a dsg is quicker shifting. The two questions below are talking about 14 mile times.
All of that gloss black is going to give me an aneurysm. Acquired my 2010 golf tdi 6spd manual 122209 sold 12311. Still, a manual can get tiresome in thick traffic, and the whipcrack shifts of a dual clutch gearbox are mighty intoxicating. So much so that our tornado red hot hatch only had a few weeks of driving behind it. The gti is available with a choice between a sixspeed manual transmission or a sixspeed dsg which is an automatic that can be shifted like a manual via steering wheel mounted paddles. Dsg vs manual transmission golf gti launch control. Review of the new 2010 volkswagen golf gti full new car details. Im pretty new here, and i am going to be purchasing my new volkswagen gti mk6 very soon. Performance tested 2015 volkswagen golf gti longterm.
Vw golf r dsg v manual video 12 may 2010 they main problem with the manual, in this rather pointless 060 exercise, is that second gear doesnt take you to 60, which is a bit odd. We entertain beauty shots and thrive on discussing mods, whether purely cosmetic, functional, or both. Transmission, 6 speed manual, 6speed dsg automatic, 6speed dsg automatic. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 20 2010 gti models nationwide. Its surprisingly fuelefficient, earning an epaestimated 24 mpg city32 mpg highway rating. The gear changing speed in the dsg is quick enough to compensate for the reduced torque. Ultimately, we wouldnt fault anyone for choosing the dsg over the manual, or vice versa. Ford focus st vs vw golf gti comparison cj pony parts. Something that has been bothering me is deciding between the dsg transmission i love the paddles or the manual. Automotive editor james riswick advocates sticking with the manual. And so the excuses were brought out to explain why the 2010 golf gti. Our 060 best, achieved fingering through our test cars dsg transmission gears, was a satisfying 5. Sadly, its only got one usb port, so if youre using android auto or apple carplay, no one else can charge portable devices.
I would want a 6spd if the other option was a regular auro but the dsg actually shifts fasterin manual mode atleast than the 6spd and when you design one at that fast site with all the virtual stuff it shows like a. Golf gti and a 2010 gti mk6 on the track and perform a 060 mph. The golf tdi offers a choice of a 6speed manual or a 6speed dualclutch automated manual, called the direct shift gearbox, or dsg. The edmunds longterm 2015 volkswagen golf gti comes with the optional dsg automatic. Originally, volkswagen had estimated the gtis 060 time as just under 7 seconds in a 3door equipped with the 6speed, dsg, automated manual transmission. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most. Used 2010 volkswagen gti for sale near you edmunds. Read part 2 on the 2010 toyota prius iii and 2010 volkswagen golf tdi dsg comparison, brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend.