[OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

[Maddog]

My daily driver is a DSG 7 speed and in many ways the 7at in the 370 is as good in my opinion. The DSG has a sport mode which does make a difference and it's seamless once moving but it is a little laggy from standstill and jerky occasionally when pulling away.

Operation is about the same, the flappy paddles will override the auto mode for a short time , in full manual you get the downshift blip as well can't think of any increased functionality

The VW DSG gearboxes like mine though are getting quite a reputation for expensive failures of the mechatronic units

Not driven the manual 370 but did own a m/t 350HR and was not impressed with that gearbox so didn't consider one