2015 vw golf tdi manual or dsg

Golf tdi mkiv a4 chassis w bew engine 20042006 jetta tdi mkiv a4 chassis w bew engine 20042005 oem directshift gearbox fluid. Although it has great torque of 236 ftlbs from 1750 rpm to 3,000 rpm, it has a. I do like manual, but i wouldnt mind dsg if it gives me same pick up as. The 2015 volkswagen golf and gti trade flashy looks for great interior and cargo space, especially in the sportwagen modelbut they dont give up anything for driving fun. Mileage difference is insignificant i am averaging 46. This vw golf gtd option also has a negative impact on efficiency. A sixspeed manual comes standard in the tdi, though the vw groups dsg is. At the end of the day, get whats best for you, not what is best for everyone else. From the base golf to the sporty gti, the allelectric e golf to the 292 hp allwheel drive golf r, and even this tdi clean diesel, volkswagen has all hatchback prospects covered. Taking account of its gasoline, diesel and highperformance gti variants, the. Jul 07, 2015 the wide range of 2015 golf models and drivetrain options available is one reason for all the hype and sales growth.

First arriving in 1974, the golf was designed as a frontwheeldrive, frontengine mounted replacement. Transmission choices for this fuelefficient engine include a 6speed manual gearbox and a 6speed direct shift gearbox dsg, the latter an automated manual transmission. I had it in manual shift the whole time and enjoyed flipping it through gears. For me i wanted a manual, my previous car was a manual so why not the next one. While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen. With 5passenger comfort and the cargo space of a midsize sedan, the new golf weighs almost 80 pounds less than its predecessor. I do like manual, but i wouldnt mind dsg if it gives me same pick up as manual if you. The volkswagen golf sits firmly as the second best selling car of all time. While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there is absolutely. The 2015 golf tdi is the dieselpowered variant of volkswagens mk. Quite frankly a dsg greatly compliments the tdi and is the best of both. We drove the dsg based tdi first and it was very good, it shifts waaay faster than you can with manual. Anyone who tells you shifting with dsg is like driving manual has never driven manual. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2015 volkswagen golf 4dr hb dsg tdi s at u.

Everyone says dsg is very good, but i guess i will have to test drive gti with dsg and see how i like it. Page 40 golf 2015, golf variant 2015 electrical equipment edition 12. Used 2015 volkswagen golf dsg tdi s for sale near me. We already tested the 2015 gti with its standard sixspeed manual when the car launched last yearand liked it so much that we ordered our sassy white long. May 27, 2015 in our test drive of the 2015 volkswagen golf tdi, we tackle indepth the pros and cons to choosing the diesel engine option. The dieselpowered 2015 golf tdi uses an updated version of vws turbocharged 2. The wide range of 2015 golf models and drivetrain options available is one reason for all the hype and sales growth. Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 2015 volkswagen golf 2door hb automatic tsi s. The 2015 volkswagen golf and gti trade flashy looks for great interior and cargo space, especially in the sportwagen modelbut they dont give. Feb 18, 2015 you can have your golf r with a manual transmission volkswagen expects about half of golf r owners will once the 2016 model arrives in september but the dsg equipped r is just as fun as the.

Refer to technical bulletin 2012855 for engine oils that meet this vw oil specification. The upcharge from the tsi s manual to the tdi s manual is a. 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 answer another one of the questions i frequently get asked. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 6 2015 golf models nationwide. Acquired my 2010 golf tdi 6spd manual 122209 sold 12311 my moms got the 2002 red jetta tdi that she loves. This golf comes fully loaded with options which are hard to find. No one buys a beetle because they have loads of kids andor cargo to ferry around. 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. There are two great things about the 2015 volkswagen beetle tdi. However, if youre thinking of being frugal and gunning for an entrylevel three door golf s manual, then vw nails you. My golf wagon tester was equipped with volkswagens ubiquitous 2. If auto trans is ok with you the dsg is a great automatic.

The 2015 volkswagen golf tdi has a high rear window and large cpillars the space between the rear passenger doors and the rear windshield, so rear visibility can be an issue. Powerful yet economical diesel durability and a joy to drive plus no emisisons concerns with sortware and cat update the newest tdi offered in the usa soon they will all be sold so come and enjoy with fender audio. And while manual and dsg versions have the same combined. With 5passenger comfort and the cargo space of a midsize sedan, the new golf. Hes done this for years with zero mechanical problems. Looking in to get a 2015 gti, but i am not sure if i should go with dsg or manual. The golf tdi clean diesel is, not surprisingly, equipped with a turbodiesel engine, one displacing two liters and generating 150 horsepower combined with 236 lb. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 65 2015 golf models nationwide. Sep 10, 2014 pulled the trigger on a gray 2015 golf tsi. Used volkswagen golf for sale with photos cargurus. A buddy of mine uses a jsw tdimanual to tow 1200 lbs of rafting gear and trailer over the rockies and through the burning deserts.

While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there. Refer to technical bulletin 2012855 for engine oils that meet this vw oil. Auto express magazines tow car of the year 2015 is the golf sw, a slightly larger golf hatchback variant with tdi and dsg, rated to tow 3200 lbs. Engine has plenty of spunk and after cruising on the freeway at 80mph for 15. Volkswagen ags dsgs direct shift gearbox could be found in the mk5, mk6, and mk7 golf, gti, jetta, golf r, tdi, polo, passat, r32, beetle.

I was also expecting more feel and connection with the manual gearbox too which i didnt really get. The dieselpowered 2015 golf tdi uses an updated version of vw s turbocharged 2. Still very well equipped and that tsi is bringing back fond memories of my old mkiv jetta with the 1. Search over 1,000 listings to find the best local deals. Jul 23, 2015 a buddy of mine uses a jsw tdimanual to tow 1200 lbs of rafting gear and trailer over the rockies and through the burning deserts. Volkswagen atf fluid guide diesel news, info and guides. Regardless of the trim, all potential customers of the golf tdi can equip their rides with either a sixsped manual transmission or a dsg dualclutch automatic transmission.

Golf 2015 fluid capacity chart 8212014 vehicle sales code engine oil. I thought i would still ask everyone if dsg is a way to go or a manual transmission. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. The 2015 volkswagen golf tdi s with the dsg transmission has a flaw that spoils the fun of driving this car for me. Luckily, were on the eve of the launch of the new 2015 golf sportwagen, and its definitely the best diesel manual wagon americans can buy. Volkswagen is recalling certain 20152019 gti, 20152016 and 20182019 golf, 20122019 beetle and beetle convertible, 20172019 golf sportwagen and 20112018 jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. Platinum gray metallic with black leather 2015 vw golf tdi sel dsg with only 35k miles. In our test drive of the 2015 volkswagen golf tdi, we tackle indepth the pros and cons to choosing the diesel engine option. The 2015 vw golf sportwagen takes everything we like about the fun and functional golf and stretches it into an even more useful wagon configuration. Is the 2015 volkswagen golf gti better to drive with a manual transmission or with its dsg dualclutch.