2015 golf gti manual or automatic reviews

The clutch and shift lever have fairly light action, which keeps things lowkey in. The golf r makes roughly twice as much power as the basemodel golf 90, and the gti is nearly as strong. For once i find myself choosing an automatic over a manual, downshifts are blipped and quicker than you could ever heeltoe. Jun 06, 2015 like the golf gti, the 2015 volkswagen golf r is powered by the automakers turbocharged 2. To distinguish the golf r from other golf models there are a number of visual changes. Used 2015 volkswagen golf gtis for sale with photos. Denver, co may 1, 2015 volkswagens 1985 golf gti may be a collectors vehicle today, but comparing the 1985 gti to the 2015 model shows just how. The 6speed manual transmission offers satisfaction in a very visceral way, but the dualclutch automatic is even quicker to shift and enjoyable in a rallydriver sense.

Truecar has over 828,459 listings nationwide, updated daily. Fuel economy is epaestimated 2637 mpg cityhighway with the manual and 2636 mpg cityhighway with the automatic. And the 2015 volk swagen golf gti has a good manual gearbox. February 25, 2015 while i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there is absolutely no way i would ever consider getting it. Like the golf gti, the dieselpowered golf is paired with a 6speed manual or the optional dsg automatic transmission. It had a 4speed manual transmission and was good for a 0to60 time of a. Eighthgeneration volkswagen golf gti available with manual and automatic gearboxes, with sales for the ford focus st rival now underway. Volkswagen 2015 golf gti manuals manuals and user guides for volkswagen 2015 golf gti. Dec 03, 2014 fly gti with the 2015 golf s autobahn edition and youre getting the full ride. For questions about the truecar auto buying service please call. Leftright front fog lamp bulb l22 l23, removing and installing. May 27, 2014 twodoor and fourdoor models return, and you still have your choice of sixspeed manual gearbox or vws superb sixspeed dsg dualclutch automatic. May 14, 2015 and the 2015 volk swagen golf gti has a good manual gearbox. Redesigned for 2015, the volkswagen golf is available as a two or fourdoor hatchback.

The thrust presents itself as a nice kick in the stomach off the line with either the manual or the dsg automatic. Search from 168 used volkswagen gti cars for sale, including a 2015 volkswagen gti 2door, a 2015 volkswagen gti 4door, and a 2015 volkswagen gti s. From the 20 new york international auto show, s kelsey mays takes a look at the 2015 volkswagen gti and golf. Though an allnew model, the 2015 volkswagen gti feels more like a very subtle refinement of the formula volkswagen has been tweaking for decades.

It makes 170 hp at 4,500 rpm and 200 lbft of torque at a wormgetting 1,600 rotations per minute. So with all this in mind, lets meet our contenders. The optional performance package increases output to 220 hp. The 2015 volkswagen golf gti is a two or fourdoor hatchback offered in three trim levels. Were looking at a new generation of gti, but as with the past several generations, you have to be a nearexpert in. Call it easy rider, as this base model 4door hatchback provides an effortless driving experience from the 210 horsepower turbo 4 and slick shifting manual combo. Though the dsgfitted version is a tenth or two faster, the manual version will still hit 100 kmh in seven. While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there is absolutely no way i. The gti puts its power to the front wheels via either an available sixspeed dsg dualclutch automatic transmission or a sixspeed manual gearbox. We already tested the 2015 gti with its standard sixspeed manual when the car launched last yearand liked it so much that we ordered our sassy white longtermer so equipped.

The styling is great, its sporty, has heritage, and can still fit a good deal of stuff when the back seats are folded flat. Sep 11, 2020 eighthgeneration volkswagen golf gti available with manual and automatic gearboxes, with sales for the ford focus st rival now underway. With the most horsepower and torque of any golf gti ever built for the u. Also check out our used car deals page to learn about savings and. May 20, 2014 the mk7 2015 volkswagen golf gti is wider, longer, and more versatile than ever. February 2015 edited february 2015 in volkswagen while i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there is absolutely no way i. And the 2015 volkswagen golf gti has a good manual gearbox. If youre interested in buying a volkswagen, be sure to check t. The frontwheeldrive 2015 vw golf gti uses a turbocharged 2. During the 2015 car of the year evaluations, we noted. Efficiency gains arent quite as strong with the dsg, but at 25 city and. Being first introduced to canada in 1979, dubbed the mk1, volkswagen was pretty much the first kid on the block. An absolute blast through our forest roads and fractionally smoother in the threepoint turn challenge, the grey golf gti confirmed my unashamed advocacy of manual transmissions.

If you seek more thrills, the gti, which can be had with either a 6speed manual gearbox or dsg automatic, has more horsepower and a willing spirit that invites hard driving. All engines feature castiron blocks with five main bearings and aluminum heads. Oct 22, 2014 the 2015 golf gti will be offered in two other trim levels. We have 4 volkswagen 2015 golf gti manuals available for free pdf download. Standard features for the base gti s twodoor include 18inch alloy wheels, led foglights, a rear. Power comes from a gas or diesel fourcylinder engine, and the fiveseat. See good deals, great deals and more on used 2015 volkswagen gti. We already tested the 2015 gti with its standard sixspeed manual. Used 2015 volkswagen gti for sale with photos autotrader. A six speed manual is where its really at, right and weve found our first 4000 miles in the 2015 volkswagen gti s to be a perfect cure for the winter blues. Beneath the mk8s bonnet is the 245hp engine from the previous gti performance good for 062mph in 6. The 2015 gti is safer, twice as powerful, more efficient, and costs only 25% more than 1985 gti. The dieselpowered 2015 golf tdi uses an updated version of vws turbocharged 2. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos.

Compare the volkswagen golf gti headtohead against other on msn autos. Get the most useful specifications data and other technical specs for the 2015 volkswagen golf 2door hb automatic tsi s. The suspension and handling is razor sharp with minimal under steer, which is amazing considering this is a frontwheel drive car. Oddly enough, weve been lucky to witness the evolution of arguably one of the most iconic hot hatches ever, the golf gti. The six or sevenspeed dsg automatic transmission offered with golfs operates more like a computercontrolled manual gearbox than like a traditional automatic. Fast forward to 2015 and volkswagen is doing very well in the segment. Transmission choices include a 5speed manual, a 6speed automatic, a 6 speed manual, and a 6speed dual clutch automated manual. Volkswagen golf gti 2015 overview the 2014 vw golf gti is powered by a 4cylinder 2.

So while the 2015 polo gti dsg produces 141kw and 250nm for an increase of 9kw over the old model, the engine in the polo gti manual achieves the same 141kw while pumping out an extra 70nm for. The gti puts its power to the front wheels via either an available sixspeed dsg dualclutch automatic transmission or a sixspeed manual. Our two test cars for the day will be a carbon steel grey manual and a tornado red dsg. The 2015 volkswagen golf and gti trade flashy looks for great interior and cargo space, especially in the sportwagen modelbut they dont give up anything for driving fun. What is the difference between 2015 and 1985 golf gti. It has an auto hillhold, which is occasionally helpful, but most of the. Vehicle overview redesigned for 2015, the volkswagen golf is available as a.

The clutch and shift lever have fairly light action, which keeps things lowkey in traffic, but the gear change is very precise and the. Get reliability information for the 2015 volkswagen golf from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. Given its nearcomplete makeover, it probably goes without saying the 2015 volkswagen gti is the best gti yet, but for the record, it is the best. May, 2015 we already tested the 2015 gti with its standard sixspeed manual when the car launched last yearand liked it so much that we ordered our sassy white longtermer so equipped. The 2015 volkswagen gti is one of two golf hatchback performance variants and is available in two or fourdoor configurations. The best golf ever, by far, but perfection is a shortthrow shifter away. Golf 2015, golf variant 2015 electrical equipment edition 12. Its lively engine delivers quick acceleration, which combines with the gtis agile handling to.