Im not saying a dsg is better than a manual, as i love my rabbit and miatas manual. Passat 5 speed manual trans conversion very few passats came with a manual transmission here in usa, and no passat tdis came with manual transmission. The benefit of a tdi transmission is that the tdi has longer. While it doesnt provide trendy paddle shifters, it does provide complete control with a tiptronic slapstick shifter and six speeds that allow you to get the most out of the engine. The only thing that will kill a manual is not using the clutch to shift or shifting without. Either way, i can help you solve the problem with your beloved car. Weve converted bunches of the jetta, golfs and beetles to manual trans so we were well equipped to do our first passat conversion. Should a 2002 jetta tdi automatic at 87,000 miles need a new transmissionespecially since it has always been taken to vw dealerships for. Compare a tdi jetta manual to an auto, the manual wins every time. Used 2011 volkswagen jetta tdi for sale with photos. In simple terms, a dsg automates two separate manual gearboxes and.
I am looking for a 1998 2001 newer only if i can afford it. This powerplant produces 168 bhp 170 ps125 kw of power at 4200 rpm, and maximum torque of 350 nm 258 lbft35. Why the disparity given the chevys got the stronger engine. Im interested in converting it to a manual, and i know already that itll be expensive but im willing to do it regardless since im still doing payments. The dsg has a different feel then a traditional torque converter style automatic.
However, for a quick overview, well state that its advantages as a sedan entail its affordable pricing, standard driver assistance features, automatic and manual. Also, volkswagen does sell some of the best manual transmissions in the. When the lower priced, allnew 2011 jetta hit showroom floors, sale spiked as expected. I used to have a 2003 tdi which had the alh prepd engine. I have a 2001 tdi golf with manual transmission and a bad engine. The last year of the previous generation was sold the first few months of 2005, then, halfway through the year, the new. With the dsg, it almost makes more sense to just leave it in auto and let the car. Fuel economy is an impressive 26 mpg city36 mpg hwy with the manual and 25 mpg city36 mpg hwy with the automatic. Quite frankly a dsg greatly compliments the tdi and is the best of both. Volkswagen jetta cars for sale in south africa autotrader. Gli and hybrid models will be added early next year as late 2015 models. We drove the dsg based tdi first and it was very good, it shifts waaay faster than you can with manual. I have a replacement alh engine which was extracted from a 2003 jetta with an automatic transmission. In november 2009, volkswagen recalled certain golf, jetta, eos, passat.
For me i wanted a manual, my previous car was a manual so why not the next one. The 2015 jetta tdi can rival the 50milespergallon fuel economy. I love doing these conversions, but your 01m can be fixed. But a tdi customer likely cares more about keeping the farmersmarket tomatoes in. I have a 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi with an automatic 6. Fuel economy delivered by the petrol engine is rated at 14. Its very nice of volkswagen to make the clutch pedal assembly modular so that its easy to changeover to a manual. Over the winter izzy got a built jetta, when he got it second gear was blown so we replaced the whole transmission with a tdi trans. The transmission is a 6speed manual or a 6speed dualclutch automated manual. I have a 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi with an automatic 6 speed dsg transmission. However, what with computerized and hitech pieces, that gap has narrowed. I bought my jetta for a steal price since the dealership messed up on the price on it.
When i purchased my new car, the salesman at vw of langhorne, pa, was certain. The problem is i bought it from the first owner and he said he never changed the transmission fluid or filter. The dsg transmission features sport and manual modes that can be exploited. Additionally, the dsg double clutch automatic got a bit of a reputation for. The volkswagen jetta tdi is a front wheel drive vehicle, with its engine located in the front, and a 4 door saloon sedan body. We initially wanted a manual, but wanted many of the features on the sel model, so we settled for the dsg. I liked it a lot, however they didnt have the color of price we wantedaccepted so we waited a. The car i test drove was a 2010 jetta tdi sedan with 6speed automatic trans. Please take into account that the volkswagen 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car performance. Its for the budget conscious, or for the green, or for those who want a little more power. Complete manual transmissions for volkswagen jetta ebay.
A sixspeed manual is standard and volkswagens sixspeed dualclutch automated manual. This one is specifically from a 2001 beetle tdi ith occasional shots from a 2003 jetta tdi. Volkswagen jetta mileage jetta diesel mileage cardekho. Mk6, and mk7 golf, gti, jetta, golf r, tdi, polo, passat, r32, beetle, tiguan, touran, cc, scirocco. Coolant pipe power steering line injection pump axles transmission computer the manual doesnt have any wires. Coming from the 6speed manual in an 09 jetta tdi, we are actually pleasantly surprised to find that we really like the dsg. Decelerating or shifting late does nothing to a manual tranny im a mechanic and have rebuilt manual trannys. Its engine is a turbocharged diesel, 2 litre, double overhead camshaft 4 cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder. I know that vw says that the manual gets 43 mpg and the automatic gets 40 mpg, but is this accurate. Should i change it noe at 96k or not change it at all. Volkswagen jetta questions manual vs automatic cargurus.
This engine is supremely efficient, with an epaestimated 40 mpg on the highway. A sixspeed manual is standard and a sixspeed dualclutch automated manual. Both versions of the jetta tdi manual and automatic are quicker than the cruze, 060. The pros and cons of life with volkswagens double clutch. Jetta tdi, auto vs manual trans i am new to the tdi forum and in the market for a vw jetta. Aside from the flywheel, and perhaps the starter motor, are there any other parts on the automatic tdi engine that are. There is a singular engine option that powers the 2019 vw jetta. Passat 5 speed manual trans conversion kansas city tdi. I am curious to know if the manual transmission has fuel mileage advantages over the automatic.
A directshift gearbox commonly abbreviated to dsg, is an electronically controlled dualclutch. I guess i am interested primarily on the actual gas mileage advantages of the manual vs. Compare 2003 volkswagen golf vs 2003 volkswagen jetta. The 2009 volkswagen jetta tdis optional automatic transmission is one of its best features. Check out volkswagen jetta mileage details for diesel variants in india. Now i drive a 2010 tdi sportswagen which gets about 43 mpg and climbing, and its 2l cr engine provides a lot more power than the older ones. From filters and fluid for maintenance to components for major repairs, our huge selection of replacement transmission parts will keep your 2003 volkswagen jetta rolling. Right off the bat, we need to explain volkswagens maddeningly bizarre model year assignment. Accelerating from zero to 60 mph, the manual takes 8. Passat tdi forum new tdi forum member introductions mk5 vw jetta, sportwagen. 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. I have another car i was planning to make a project.
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