What year GTI has DSG?
The VW GTI first came with a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic in 2006, and it has been a popular choice ever since. The DQ250 6-speed DSG as used in the first Mk5 GTI, is essentially the same spec as the one used in the Mk6 and Mk7 until 2018. In 2019, VW switched to the DQ381 7-speed DSG GTI.
Which GTI has DSG?
The DSG is a perfect match for a torquey turbo diesel engine and has been the go-to automatic option on most VW or Audi TDI cars since. In 2006, the full Mk5 line up launched in the USA and added the DSG transmission as an option on the sporty GTI 2.0t and GLI 2.0t versions of the Rabbit/Golf and Jetta.
Is VW DSG reliable?
Are DSG gearboxes reliable? In most cases, both a six-speed and seven-speed DSG gearbox will be as reliable as any other gearbox. Some owners have reported that older gearboxes have been prone to the occasional failure, but the newer boxes seem to have overcome these.
What kind of engine does a 2009 Volkswagen GTI have?
The front-wheel-drive 2009 Volkswagen GTI is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged direct-injected four-cylinder engine that pumps out 200 hp and 207 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, while a six-speed automated manual called DSG is optional.
When did the Volkswagen Golf GTI come out?
Since the first generation was launched and until now, Volkswagen sold more than 1.7 million GTI worldwide. Now this success history will go even further with the debut of the sixth generation GTI at the Paris Auto Show. Sales will begin in spring 2009.
How much fuel does a Volkswagen Golf GTI use?
On the 200-PS GTI, fuel consumption was 8.0 liters, and the 230-PS GTI came in at 8.2 liters per 100 kilometers. So the theoretical range of the sixth GTI is about 750 kilometers between fill-ups. At 170 g/km, the engine also shows marked improvement in CO2 emissions.
Is the VW GTI a two door car?
And unlike the Mazda 3 or Mini Cooper S, for example, the 2009 Volkswagen GTI is available in both two-door and four-door versions. If there’s a knock against the GTI other than its comparatively modest collection of horses, it’s the car’s shortage of all-out cornering ability.