Thread: VW Transmission question

Been looking into the new VW CC for a car in the near future. I went and drove one the other day (2.0T with 6MT) which I really liked but I'm torn between the manual and DSG.

Part of me says its too classy for a manual (no offense to anyone) and in MN the manual could be interesting in the winter.

So researching a lil I find that the 0-60 times on the two trannies
**DSG: 7.4
**6MT: 6.9

Anyone know why on this car the DSG is slower (not to mention slightly less fuel economy) where the GTI and the Jetta's its faster?

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Not sure why DSG is slower, but it is strange given its performance advantage in other models. I briefly considered the CC, but the manual only came in the base trim. That was the deal breaker for me. I personally wouldn't consider a manual transmission car "less classy." If anything, it's a big draw for me to have a manual sedan that has all the luxuries. With that in mind, I have very limited choices. Good luck.

Originally Posted by fookie

Not sure why DSG is slower, but it is strange given its performance advantage in other models. I briefly considered the CC, but the manual only came in the base trim. That was the deal breaker for me. I personally wouldn't consider a manual transmission car "less classy." If anything, it's a big draw for me to have a manual sedan that has all the luxuries. With that in mind, I have very limited choices. Good luck.

Yeah "less classy" is poor wording but IMO its a big enough car so I'm just on the edge I guess.

Other factor is the gf and future wifey refuses to learn a manny
so I would either end up leavin the car at the bar or always take a cab out. Lol.

Bump again. I know someone out there knows why this is. And keep the votes comin!

DSG7 with paddles behind the steering wheel!

If you're going by the numbers on vw's site, I think that 6.9 might be borrowed from the specs for the gti or the gli.
I'm seeing 7.6/7.7 for the manual from other sources.

Originally Posted by thatoneguy

If you're going by the numbers on vw's site, I think that 6.9 might be borrowed from the specs for the gti or the gli.
I'm seeing 7.6/7.7 for the manual from other sources.

Yeah thats what I'm going off of and I was reading a C&D test on the R Line (only offered with DSG) and that had 6.4 0-60

It is all personal preference and what you plan to do with the car.

I have owned 2 DSG equipped cars in the past year. One was an 08 Audi A3, and we now have a 2010 VW GTI.

Let me first say, if they were my personal cars, they would be manuals simply because I love driving a maual trans equipped car. However, these cars are my wife's daily drivers, and she cannot drive a manual trans.

That said, I have come to enjoy with the DSG gearbox. The DSG is a great compromise for a daily driver. It can perform like a maual when you want it to and can perform like a traditional auto when you want it to. Also, the technology factor is a big plus for my inner nerd.

Despite the posts above, I can tell you that DSG is WAY faster than an average driver with a manual... especially with launch control.

FYI: The 2010 DSG is far superior to the 2008 DSG. Our Audi would surge, and buck a low speeds, and 2-1 shifts were clunky (even after the mechatronic recall). The GTI is silky smooth EVERYWHERE. I honestly love the DSG in our GTI. I probably would NOT buy an older DSG car after my experience.

I'm like you, TJ. I love the connected feel of a manual transmission, but can appreciate the technology behind dual clutch transmissions. I've considered both the 4 door GTI and the A3 in both transmissions. Which one do you prefer?