DSG Fuel Consumption Compared to Manual.

[G40will]

Is the dsg box any different on fuel compared to the manual?

I've got this bee in my bonnet about chopping the tdi in for a gti with dsg! But realistically I'll probably begrudge the fuel consumption on the 2.0t petrol engine compared to my diesel but I don't do many miles and cycle to and from work so it's only a weekend car anyway. So I want to know what to expect from the dsg box....

I know a well maintained gti driven sensibly can achieve good mpg but is there any difference if you have dsg?

Post your mpg's up please dsg owners.

[imran359]

22 around town, 36 on a run

[xjay1337]

DSGs are better than manuals.

[candy turbo]

DSGs are better than manuals.

Have to agree my dsg is pretty good on fuel , i dont drive it like i stole it though !

[STV4R]

22 around town, 36 on a run

36 on a run....? Damn im lucky to get near 30

[GrayMK5GTI]

DSGs are better than manuals.

In the handbook they are, my friend had both for about 2yrs and he found the DSG was worse.

Makes sense really, the box is heavier and IIRC doesn't let you use engine braking as well so you can't coast down to a junction on the overrun in gear (a great way to boost your average mpg).  A smart driver will be in the right gear at the right time anyway so I can't see how the DSG could be any better at least.

I know the gearbox losses are about the same too.

I used to get regular 40+mpg on a 70mph cruise (with cruise control) with my manual. Cheshire to JKM (Portsmouth) was well under 1/2 a tank, and that was 210 miles

[GTI5]

Is the dsg box any different on fuel compared to the manual?

I've got this bee in my bonnet about chopping the tdi in for a gti with dsg! But realistically I'll probably begrudge the fuel consumption on the 2.0t petrol engine compared to my diesel but I don't do many miles and cycle to and from work so it's only a weekend car anyway. So I want to know what to expect from the dsg box....

I know a well maintained gti driven sensibly can achieve good mpg but is there any difference if you have dsg?

Post your mpg's up please dsg owners.

The combined figure of 35.3 mpg is achievable on the DSG but expect around 30 mpg day to day.

As for the difference between a Manual and DSG, I think your splitting hairs , particularly so for weekend use.

Go buy one .

[G40will]

I wouldn't get a manual even if there was much of a difference between them to be honest, it's only the dsg box that's making me want one.

There was a lovely one on the trader but sold in just 2 days. It had everything!

[GLIDN]

Seeing I owned a Manual MK5 GTI for around 3 years and did the better part of 65,000km's in it.
Had a MK5 TDI DSG, for 6 months and did around 25,000kms in it.

I now own a MK5 GTI DSG myself (Well the girlfriend also has a DSG GTI) only for around 6 weeks and already done 6,500km's in it as well.
My DSG GTI is far more economical than my manual GTI ever was. Even with the DSG being Stage 2+ as well.

I have done the same 1500km's round trip in my GTI as I did in my TDI, both's fuel consumption were/are identical, 650km's per tank.
Over here in NZ you have to pay road user charges on top of the diesel pump price (per 15,000kms). Then if that's not bad enough, if you drive a diesel or hybrid car.
Your yearly registration cost are almost double compared to standard car. So over here it made no sense to keep my diesel and simply just get another GTI.

Either way, go drive both. A DSG equipped car you really need to drive for a few hours at least (if you have not ever owned/driven one). then compare the DSG vs manual debate to yourself. Then select which ever one you prefer. Regardless of what any of us say. I have owned both, given the choice, I would always pick the DSG over the Manual.
But hey, thats just me. Everyone has there own right to their opinion.

[Tatebailey1992]

Seeing I owned a Manual MK5 GTI for around 3 years and did the better part of 65,000km's in it.
Had a MK5 TDI DSG, for 6 months and did around 25,000kms in it.

I now own a MK5 GTI DSG myself (Well the girlfriend also has a DSG GTI) only for around 6 weeks and already done 6,500km's in it as well.
My DSG GTI is far more economical than my manual GTI ever was. Even with the DSG being Stage 2+ as well.

I have done the same 1500km's round trip in my GTI as I did in my TDI, both's fuel consumption were/are identical, 650km's per tank.
Over here in NZ you have to pay road user charges on top of the diesel pump price (per 15,000kms). Then if that's not bad enough, if you drive a diesel or hybrid car.
Your yearly registration cost are almost double compared to standard car. So over here it made no sense to keep my diesel and simply just get another GTI.

Either way, go drive both. A DSG equipped car you really need to drive for a few hours at least (if you have not ever owned/driven one). then compare the DSG vs manual debate to yourself. Then select which ever one you prefer. Regardless of what any of us say. I have owned both, given the choice, I would always pick the DSG over the Manual.
But hey, thats just me. Everyone has there own right to their opinion.

Remaps will give u a better fuel consumption

[dandav1985]

I have a manual 2.0 gt sport tdi 140 (mines been mapped) and my lass has the audi a3 2.0tdi 170 and mine is better on the fuel than her audi for example my car does 130miles to £20 hers at best will 100miles to £20, Both around the doors, both are service every 6 to 7000mile both get driven the same. She mainly drives in in drive I always drive in in tiptronic as I feel it stays in gear to long.

Must admit love the launch control 

Just my 2p of course

Dan

[GLIDN]

Seeing I owned a Manual MK5 GTI for around 3 years and did the better part of 65,000km's in it.
Had a MK5 TDI DSG, for 6 months and did around 25,000kms in it.

I now own a MK5 GTI DSG myself (Well the girlfriend also has a DSG GTI) only for around 6 weeks and already done 6,500km's in it as well.
My DSG GTI is far more economical than my manual GTI ever was. Even with the DSG being Stage 2+ as well.

I have done the same 1500km's round trip in my GTI as I did in my TDI, both's fuel consumption were/are identical, 650km's per tank.
Over here in NZ you have to pay road user charges on top of the diesel pump price (per 15,000kms). Then if that's not bad enough, if you drive a diesel or hybrid car.
Your yearly registration cost are almost double compared to standard car. So over here it made no sense to keep my diesel and simply just get another GTI.

Either way, go drive both. A DSG equipped car you really need to drive for a few hours at least (if you have not ever owned/driven one). then compare the DSG vs manual debate to yourself. Then select which ever one you prefer. Regardless of what any of us say. I have owned both, given the choice, I would always pick the DSG over the Manual.
But hey, thats just me. Everyone has there own right to their opinion.

Remaps will give u a better fuel consumption

All my mk5 gti's have remaps.
As for the TDI. In the 5 months I owned it. I actually did not have in my possession long enough to get a remap done.

[edd666999]

Seeing I owned a Manual MK5 GTI for around 3 years and did the better part of 65,000km's in it.
Had a MK5 TDI DSG, for 6 months and did around 25,000kms in it.

I now own a MK5 GTI DSG myself (Well the girlfriend also has a DSG GTI) only for around 6 weeks and already done 6,500km's in it as well.
My DSG GTI is far more economical than my manual GTI ever was. Even with the DSG being Stage 2+ as well.

I have done the same 1500km's round trip in my GTI as I did in my TDI, both's fuel consumption were/are identical, 650km's per tank.
Over here in NZ you have to pay road user charges on top of the diesel pump price (per 15,000kms). Then if that's not bad enough, if you drive a diesel or hybrid car.
Your yearly registration cost are almost double compared to standard car. So over here it made no sense to keep my diesel and simply just get another GTI.

Either way, go drive both. A DSG equipped car you really need to drive for a few hours at least (if you have not ever owned/driven one). then compare the DSG vs manual debate to yourself. Then select which ever one you prefer. Regardless of what any of us say. I have owned both, given the choice, I would always pick the DSG over the Manual.
But hey, thats just me. Everyone has there own right to their opinion.

Remaps will give u a better fuel consumption

Bit of a sweeping statement. Non of my cars have had improved mpg from remaps.

[mvb12]

I wouldn't get a manual even if there was much of a difference between them to be honest

so this is a pointless post from you then?

[G40will]

I wouldn't get a manual even if there was much of a difference between them to be honest

so this is a pointless post from you then?

I guess so yeah!