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. Strong midrange thrust like the dsg model, the manual gearbox polo gti is powered by volkswagen s 1. Abs description this good looking dsg cw polo gti i. As an endofyear highlight, volkswagen is beginning advance sales of the new polo gti. Acc adaptive cruise control with front assist, distance monitoring, city emergency brake and speed limiter. Mileage 191 600 km transmission automatic year 2011 fuel type petrol condition good area kwazulu natal colour white reference options description. We have two vwg cars, the other is manual and its fine but i miss the dsg. What is the curb weigh, 2014 volkswagen polo v facelift 2014 gti 1. May 16, 2019 the fact vw has matched the engine to a sevenspeed dsg twinclutcher is indication enough that just because the gti is small, its not a car done by halves. If youre interested in getting into the used car industry, click the link below for more information on my online course. Compare polo and gti 20162019 prices, mileage, features, specs, colours and much more. The polo gti is the first gtiand the first polothat you cant have with a manual.
The dsg model is marginally slower than the manual. I hope that vw has also given this baby a custom two tone pain like what. Castrol is here to serve every driver, every motorcyclist and every industry on earth. The new gti with manual gearbox offers a respectable combined fuel consumption of 8. Volkswagen introduces a trio of new hathbacks, the 2010 volkswagen golf r, 2010 volkswagen scirocco r, and 2010 volkswagen polo gti, which will most likely not be available in the united states. Volkswagen polo vs volkswagen gti 20162019 know which. Volkswagen polo gti used volkswagen polo gti white 2011. Depending on the exact trim level, the dsg equipped mk7 gti is about twotenths of a second faster to 60 miles per hour at 5. While the updated volkswagen polo gti is now available with a manual box, theres still a sevenspeed dsg auto for those who like to give their left foot a rest. Choose from a massive selection of deals on second hand volkswagen polo 2011 cars from trusted volkswagen dealers.
The best valued polo sedan auto available anywhere in sa. Volkswagen polo gti cars for sale in south africa autotrader. Vw golf gti mk vi specs, 060, quarter mile, lap times. May 17, 2010 see the vw polo gti test drive pictures.
Volkswagen golf r, scirocco r, and polo gti first drive. Either way, thats neardiesel fuel economyconsumption, and theyre impressive mileage figures. The direct shift gearbox unifies the sports appeal and economy of a manual gearbox with the operating convenience of an automatic. The manual gti 6 has an awesome soft clutchdoesnt hold well with any. The 1,450kg renault megane rs280 lux edc is a worthy competitor to vw s evergreen gti dsg and certainly worth your attention because of its extra firepower, warranty length and gadget count. The new polo gti comes standard with a 3 year45 000km service plan, 3 year120 000km warranty and a 12 year anticorrosion warranty. Highlights return of a sixspeed manual gearbox 70 nm more torque than the dsg great combo of zest, practicality and quality.
Stick with the standard sixspeed manual, which is what we drive here. Manual set height adjustment and rakereach adjustment for the steering wheel provided the usual topshelf volkswagen driving position and even for a compact car, the volkswagen polo gti like the renault clio rs200 manages to deliver sporty, supportive seats some rivals could do well to copy. Volkswagen polo in randburg used volkswagen polo 2011. Had the same problem with my polo gti 6c 2017 model first one gearbox failed at 0km vw exchanged the car after that the replacement they gave me is also failing now it only goes into reverse and goes into 1 3 5 7th gear car is at vw as we speak i was fighting for a refund with the dealer they refused i wanted to change to a manual and vw said they can not exchange another car they will only. Id just like the dsg owners, be it roc or g6 to respond and give me the pros and cons. David zalstein and tony crawford tackle the question using one of the worlds best and most popular hothatches. Discover how our automatic transmission takes the hard work out of driving by adapting to your driving style, leaving you just to concentrate on the road. At the same time, it is the most fuel efficient and lowest emitting gti of all times. How you plan on using your gti, if you are going to modify it, and whether you want allout speed or a more involved driving experience are the things you need to be asking yourself.
Stick with the standard sixspeed manual, which is what we. The gear changing speed in the dsg is quick enough to compensate for the reduced torque. The manual gti 6 has an awesome soft clutchdoesnt hold well with anything. Equipped in this way, the volkswagen polo gti available in a threedoor and a fivedoor version is extremely agile and super efficient underway. The four trim levels are intuitively named for the main feature additions in. The engine is mated to a 7speed dsg dualclutch transmission. At gti international i went up against a stock manual gti in my stock dsg gti and i won.
For me, i went from a brand new 2006 mk 5 tdi manual jetta to a mk6 golf gti with dsg with my eyes open. Visit car and driver to research 2011 volkswagen polo gti car news. Find the best deals for used volkswagen polo gti white 2011. Although volkswagen are busy pushing their sevenspeed dsg its worth pointing out that this is a dryclutch system the sixspeed is a wetclutch that struggles to cope with high levels of torque. The volkswagen polo gti can trace its roots back to the original hot polo, the supercharged 1. The polo s fuel tank capacity size is 40 litres, and will accept 95ron fuel.
Volkswagen launched the new polo gti mk5 at the 2010 geneva motor show. The comfortline ups the consumption to a claimed 5. Talk to me about vw dsg gear boxes page 1 general gassing. Compared to a standard polo, the gti version has been lowered by 15 mm and. Mk6, and mk7 golf, gti, jetta, golf r, tdi, polo, passat, r32, beetle, tiguan, touran, cc, scirocco. Despite all of its dynamic performance, the volkswagen golf gti edition 35 is also efficient at combusting its preferred fuel super, 95 roz. But lets compare apple with apples the polo gti is more practical and of a higher perceived quality than its main rivals, yet looks suitably upmarket and sporty, too. Similarly, it is about twotenths of a second faster in the quartermile, averaging 14. Be interesting to see what the refresh polo gti comes up with whether the manual box will add some involvement. At the heart of its rationale was the powertrain, a tedious combination of dsg auto and twin. Dsg owners and prospective owners a bit of a strange thing that vw seem to. Just come out of an r32 dsg after 5 years 6spd, loved every moment of it, missus has the 7spd dsg in the her polo gti and its noticeably quicker up and down the box than my old 6spd box.
Jun 19, 2008 the skoda fabia vrs, seat ibiza cupra and volswagen polo gti all come with the sevenspeed dsg as standard with no manual option. Have a polo gt on order, decided against dsg initially as its a pricey option, having. Volkswagen polo vs volkswagen gti 20162019 comparison at carwale. Please dont just reply, dsg ftw or manual for me thanks, but substantiate why your preference is such. Given that the dsg is made to make incredibly fast and smooth up shifts out of the box, it makes sense that vw would have it shift as fast as possible in every mode. The volksie has better resale values and thus the one youd keep beyond its warranty expiry date.
Much like a golf 7 gti then vw polo gti price in south africa 1. Have a polo gt on order, decided against dsg initially as its a pricey option, having since sat in showroom car again im slightly concerned about lack of space between clutch pedal and footrest. Weighing 1,184 kg, the vw polo gti accelerates to 100 kmh in just 6. Volkswagen individual have also engineered an even faster polo called the polo gti cup edition. How wide is the vehicle, 2014 volkswagen polo hatchback. The new six speed manual version could be just the ticket. Id tested the dsg with the mk5 and thought it was underdone at the time, with poor in traffic throttle response and jerky at low speeds. There are several key points to consider when youre trying to decide between a vw gti dsg vs.
Volkswagen golf gti edition 35 2011 pictures, information. Ford powershift versus volkswagen dsg driving spirit. Like the maturity of the vw polo gti, but desire a bit more engagement. How much trunk boot space, 2014 volkswagen polo hatchback. As compared to its predecessor, the new model is 7. Featuring output of 147 kw 200 ps and details such as dual clutch gearbox dsg, sports running gear, sports seats and 17inch alloy wheels, the most powerful polo in the range costs 23,950 in germany. Nov 22, 2018 with the old polo gti, there were two benefits to a manual gearbox, as the 7speed dsg couldnt handle all the torque of the 1. This has happened a few times in manual shift mode, once on a busy roundabout leaving me stuck in the middle. What is the gross weigh, 2014 volkswagen polo v facelift 2014 gti 1. Dsg owners and prospective owners a bit of a strange thing that v. The 2011 volkswagen gti is a highperformance compact hatchback offered in both twodoor and fourdoor body styles. Sticking a manual lever in the polo and adding a noticeable amount of torque has given this polo gti more character. It was sold in the united kingdom between 19901994 in the form of the mk2f polo, but was available during the late 1980s in limited numbers in europe in the form of the mk2 polo gt g40. That means creating high performance oils, lubricants, fluids and greases for every application you can imagine.
The dsg is also 11 kilograms heavier than its kg manual counterpart and claims a higher average fuel consumption figure at 6. The worst complaints are engine, accessories interior, and clutch problems. Find the widest range of used volkswagen polo 2011 randburg. Ex 12 gti 6 candy white, manual,revo stg 2, 250whp 460nm kar pump fuel only.
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