The only major difference i notice in terms of powertrain is the dsg. Please take into account that the volkswagen 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car performance. Both versions of the jetta tdi manual and automatic are quicker than the cruze, 060. Common faults in the 6speed dsg automatic transmission. In addition, its diesel version is the top selling passenger car diesel in the market here, with. I bought a certified 2014 jetta tdi with the dsg transmission and theres no record that the transmission fluid as ever been changed and when i bought it it had 56000 miles on it now it has 80k. It is refreshing to hear something positive about the dsg. Mk6, and mk7 golf, gti, jetta, golf r, tdi, polo, passat, r32, beetle, tiguan, touran, cc.
Bookmark file pdf vw passat tdi manual vs automatic. Anyone who tells you shifting with dsg is like driving manual has never driven manual. Dsg transmission how to get it to last and have less problems duration. Jetta sportwagen, audi a3 tdi, b7 passat with dsg transmission. The 2014 volkswagen jetta base and s trims come with a 2. The epa estimates that the 2014 jetta tdi with the dsg will do 30.
My car has 152k highway miles and i have just purchased it from the original owner. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2014 volkswagen jetta sedan 4d tdi i4. The dsg shifts faster than a human can, therefore the dsg has a faster 060 time than the manual. The volkswagen is revised for 2015, though youll have to look closely to see exactly mpg highway with an automatic and 24 mpg city34 mpg hwy with a manual. Compare rankings and see how the cars you select stack up against each other in terms of performance, features, safety, prices and more. For me i wanted a manual, my previous car was a manual so why not the next one. If auto trans is ok with you the dsg is a great automatic. The minuses are cost both purchase price and ongoing maintenance costs. I very much like this, and likely saved the car for me. Looking in to get a 2015 gti, but i am not sure if i should go with dsg or manual. To closeout the headtoheadtohead on this model, we had the opportunity to drive the 2014 vw jetta tdi with the dsg automatic with tiptronic. We drove the dsg based tdi first and it was very good, it shifts waaay faster than you can with manual. Mileage difference is insignificant i am averaging 46.
I went from a 2011 audi a3 tdi to the 2016 golf tsi 1. Shop 2014 volkswagen jetta vehicles for sale at cars. Gli and hybrid models will be added early next year as late 2015 models. Now it is time for round two and we have given her a vehicle in the middle of the young family demographic. Link to us create shortcut news releases market insights product store nadaguides vs. Clean fleet report recently compared the volkswagen jetta hybrid with a dsg automatic and jetta tdi, with the sixspeed manual transmission in this story. When it comes to mechanicals, the 2015 jetta is largely the same as last years model, with one major exception. Manual v dsg grapschknutsch 14th apr 2018 im very curious, why nobody compares acceleration with a certain rpm limit. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. But i am fearful of it malfunctioning after so many have had failures. Compare the 2014 volkswagen jetta against the competition.
I do like manual, but i wouldnt mind dsg if it gives me same pick up as manual if you. See what power, features, and amenities youll get for the money. Anyone know why vw insists on putting the dsg gearbox in their tdis vs. Dsg is just a preferenceoptions and weather its better than manual or not is relative. Why the disparity given the chevys got the stronger engine. But then i popped the dualclutch gearbox into its manual shifting mode. Transmission sixspeed manual or sixspeed dsg automatic natural resources canada fuel economy l100 km 6. Dsg may get round a track quicker but manual drivers may have more fun doing it and vice versa. A sixspeed manual is standard and a sixspeed dualclutch automated manual. The mk7 has actually been out in europe for about two years. The 2014 vw jetta is offered in multiple styles ranging from the affordable but underpowered jetta 2. Both versions of the jetta tdi manual and automatic are quicker than. Used 2014 volkswagen jetta engine five engines are offered among the 2014 jetta sedan and sportwagen.
The dsg transmission features sport and manual modes that can be exploited. The a3 tdi shifting with the dsg is noticeably smoother compared to the golfs even if the tsi automatic is adequate for the job. Tips also have very few parts without lifetime service in the transmission, while a dsg, like a regular manual transmission, has parts that will fail due to age and wear, but those are longterm expenses, not routine maintenance. Jetta tdi sportwagen, with its turbodiesel directinjection engine and. The jetta gets the same new ea288 engine as the golf for 2015, but afaik is otherwise pretty similar. I lean towards the jetta tdi with the automatic versus the manual. Find specifications for every 2014 volkswagen jetta.
Why the disparity given the chevy s got the stronger engine. Benefits of learning how to drive with the vw dsg transmission. Cost to own data is not currently available for the 2014 volkswagen jetta 4dr man tdi. I have a 2010 jetta sportwagen tdi with dsg and like the way it drives. The jetta tdi diesel sedans are in a class of their own, at a combined rating of 34 mpg 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway with either the sixspeed manual or the dsg automatic gearbox. A sevenspeed dsg dualclutch automatic transmission is the only gearbox available. Dsg why i bought a manual car the hardest decision to make when buying my car was choosing between a manual.
Im not saying a dsg is better than a manual, as i love my rabbit and miatas manual. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 1146 2014 jetta models nationwide. The jetta and jetta gli are covered in separate entries. Golf, jetta, etc the golf was completely redesigned for 2015 its the mk7, vs. Everyone says dsg is very good, but i guess i will have to test drive gti with dsg and see how i like it. The dsg tiptronic trans and s sport setting provide the 2014 vw jetta. The first option available with the vw dualclutch gearbox found in models like the jetta, golf and passat, is to simply switch to sport mode. I was just informed of this is a very expensive service.
A fivespeed manual transmission is standard and a six. Used only on base sedans is an underwhelming 4cylinder connected to a 5speed manual. I thought i would still ask everyone if dsg is a way to go or a manual transmission. The jetta is volkswagens current best selling car in the us. I had it in manual shift the whole time and enjoyed flipping it through gears. My buddy has had a horrible experience with the vw dsg in his diesel jetta. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2014 volkswagen jetta sportwagen 4dr manual tdi at u.