Dsg vs manual acceleration

 · DSG transmissions shift a lot quicker. And as much as you like shifting a manual transmission and probably even think that you’re the fastest shifter in the world, hold your horses Quick-draw Mcgraw, because you’re not. A DSG transmission can shift its gears in 8 milliseconds. So unless you’ve been imbued with super-shifting powers, you’re not going to get into the next gear as quickly Estimated Reading Time: 6 mins.  · Acceleration Video of the current VW Golf Mk with the newly developed TSI evo four cylinder engine. The rated output of hp is mated to a six-.  · With tuning the car can the dsg box take alot of power, as if i bought the manual i would have to buy a race clutch and diff or if the dsg can take the power i will only have to buy a diff. I've seen some amazing figues on this forum, quarter mile times in the 12's, and times faster than v10 m5's.

Tests have shown the new VW DSG is slightly faster than a human shifted manual, but then this is more like the SMG than the Steptronic in concept. I think BMW should license the DSG from VW (if they could) - my next car will probably be either an Audi or Porsche with DSG. So in a dragrace, the DSG car is going to win all the time all things equal. Now on a racetrack, the manual will be faster because there will be less shifting, and while the gears are longer in the manual they're not THAT much longer that on a track the acceleration difference would be able to be exploited. 3 Posts. #12 · . Adam Caris said: I own a GTI automatic with DSG dual-clutch and paddle shifters. It is by far the better choice, i know how to drive manual but the dual clutch lightning quick speed of shifts and the quick torquey acceleration is just amazing. Deffinately worth the decision %.

The DSG shifts faster than a human can, therefore the DSG has a faster time than the manual. This is the only plus (IMHO). The minuses are cost (both purchase price and ongoing maintenance costs). On the track, DSG is invaluable. Well when you're not going exclusively + mph, a manual can be more fun. A GTI is not a supercar. Supercars use DSG since in the world of supercars being a 1/10th quicker means a huge deal. DSG Vs Manual, acceleration comparison. Reply Reply Author. Discussion. catso. Original Poster. 13, posts. months DSG is quicker shifting than any manual. Twin clutch transmissions seem.