Hi folks, looking for some opinions/clarification on some of this stuff. When I first decided I wanted a Cupra I thought a manual would be best as they are generally my preference, however after reading up a bit more it seems the DSG could be a better idea. From what I've worked out it boils down to:
Is the DQ381 better than the DQ250? Extra gear will probably help on the motorway but I'd have to go for a late 290 to get one and I'm not sure the lack of MPI and addition of a GPF are good things
Pros
- More 'driver engagement' as you can row through the gears yourself
- Don't have to worry about DSG servicing (although I assume the manual does have a gearbox oil service interval, not sure when it is though)
- Less complicated, less to go wrong/less chance of expensive bills down the line
- Sit at about 2.4k rpm at 70mph, DQ250 sits at about 3k rpm apparently
Cons
- Clutches seemingly need to be replaced often, and aren't cheap to do
- Clutch delay valve hampers the experience somewhat
- 0.1s slower 0-60
- Worse fuel economy?
Is the DQ381 better than the DQ250? Extra gear will probably help on the motorway but I'd have to go for a late 290 to get one and I'm not sure the lack of MPI and addition of a GPF are good things