Audi Tiptronic gearboxes
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Re: Audi Tiptronic gearboxes
Gareth Jayne wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm considering buying a used A4 3.0 Quattro Sport Tiptronic but notice
> on the Parkers website (www.parkers.co.uk) that the 0-60 time of the
> tiptronic model is considerably slower (1.4 seconds) than that of the
> manual. Is this correct? Is the tiptronic gearbox really that slow?
>
> The multitronic gearboxes used on the 1.8T models seem to be quicker
> than the manuals. What is the difference between the multitronic and the
> tiptronic?
>
Of course, the biggest difference between the Tip and the Multitronic
is that the latter doesn't come with quattro! So, if you want quattro,
you're stuck with the Tip. Which is a shame, as the Multitronic isn't
that bad for an automatic. I drove a 2006 A4 loaner with one recently
and besides the 'CVT' mode (which is pretty weird as the car goes to
about 1800 rpm and stays there while accelerating) it also has a
7-'gear' Tip mode and a sport mode, which is also 7 'gears' but shifts
automatically. If I HAD to drive an automatic, I'd prefer it to the
Tiptronic. Fortunately, I don't have to drive a slushbox.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
> Hi all,
>
> I'm considering buying a used A4 3.0 Quattro Sport Tiptronic but notice
> on the Parkers website (www.parkers.co.uk) that the 0-60 time of the
> tiptronic model is considerably slower (1.4 seconds) than that of the
> manual. Is this correct? Is the tiptronic gearbox really that slow?
>
> The multitronic gearboxes used on the 1.8T models seem to be quicker
> than the manuals. What is the difference between the multitronic and the
> tiptronic?
>
Of course, the biggest difference between the Tip and the Multitronic
is that the latter doesn't come with quattro! So, if you want quattro,
you're stuck with the Tip. Which is a shame, as the Multitronic isn't
that bad for an automatic. I drove a 2006 A4 loaner with one recently
and besides the 'CVT' mode (which is pretty weird as the car goes to
about 1800 rpm and stays there while accelerating) it also has a
7-'gear' Tip mode and a sport mode, which is also 7 'gears' but shifts
automatically. If I HAD to drive an automatic, I'd prefer it to the
Tiptronic. Fortunately, I don't have to drive a slushbox.
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
#22
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Re: Audi Tiptronic gearboxes
Gareth Jayne wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm considering buying a used A4 3.0 Quattro Sport Tiptronic but notice
> on the Parkers website (www.parkers.co.uk) that the 0-60 time of the
> tiptronic model is considerably slower (1.4 seconds) than that of the
> manual. Is this correct? Is the tiptronic gearbox really that slow?
I can't speak to the A4 specifically, but I have an '03 Passat with
Tiptronic and, yes, it will be significantly slower than a manual.
Specifically, the shifts themselves are quite slow and gradual,
presumably to make them feel smoother. Even when using it in Tip mode,
shifts are very sluggish - the actual shift doesn't happen for at least
half a second after you actually move the lever. I just can't *wait* to
get a new model with DSG.
--
Mike Smith
> Hi all,
>
> I'm considering buying a used A4 3.0 Quattro Sport Tiptronic but notice
> on the Parkers website (www.parkers.co.uk) that the 0-60 time of the
> tiptronic model is considerably slower (1.4 seconds) than that of the
> manual. Is this correct? Is the tiptronic gearbox really that slow?
I can't speak to the A4 specifically, but I have an '03 Passat with
Tiptronic and, yes, it will be significantly slower than a manual.
Specifically, the shifts themselves are quite slow and gradual,
presumably to make them feel smoother. Even when using it in Tip mode,
shifts are very sluggish - the actual shift doesn't happen for at least
half a second after you actually move the lever. I just can't *wait* to
get a new model with DSG.
--
Mike Smith
#23
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Re: Audi Tiptronic gearboxes
Gareth Jayne wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm considering buying a used A4 3.0 Quattro Sport Tiptronic but notice
> on the Parkers website (www.parkers.co.uk) that the 0-60 time of the
> tiptronic model is considerably slower (1.4 seconds) than that of the
> manual. Is this correct? Is the tiptronic gearbox really that slow?
I can't speak to the A4 specifically, but I have an '03 Passat with
Tiptronic and, yes, it will be significantly slower than a manual.
Specifically, the shifts themselves are quite slow and gradual,
presumably to make them feel smoother. Even when using it in Tip mode,
shifts are very sluggish - the actual shift doesn't happen for at least
half a second after you actually move the lever. I just can't *wait* to
get a new model with DSG.
--
Mike Smith
> Hi all,
>
> I'm considering buying a used A4 3.0 Quattro Sport Tiptronic but notice
> on the Parkers website (www.parkers.co.uk) that the 0-60 time of the
> tiptronic model is considerably slower (1.4 seconds) than that of the
> manual. Is this correct? Is the tiptronic gearbox really that slow?
I can't speak to the A4 specifically, but I have an '03 Passat with
Tiptronic and, yes, it will be significantly slower than a manual.
Specifically, the shifts themselves are quite slow and gradual,
presumably to make them feel smoother. Even when using it in Tip mode,
shifts are very sluggish - the actual shift doesn't happen for at least
half a second after you actually move the lever. I just can't *wait* to
get a new model with DSG.
--
Mike Smith
#24
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Re: Audi Tiptronic gearboxes
Gareth Jayne wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm considering buying a used A4 3.0 Quattro Sport Tiptronic but notice
> on the Parkers website (www.parkers.co.uk) that the 0-60 time of the
> tiptronic model is considerably slower (1.4 seconds) than that of the
> manual. Is this correct? Is the tiptronic gearbox really that slow?
I can't speak to the A4 specifically, but I have an '03 Passat with
Tiptronic and, yes, it will be significantly slower than a manual.
Specifically, the shifts themselves are quite slow and gradual,
presumably to make them feel smoother. Even when using it in Tip mode,
shifts are very sluggish - the actual shift doesn't happen for at least
half a second after you actually move the lever. I just can't *wait* to
get a new model with DSG.
--
Mike Smith
> Hi all,
>
> I'm considering buying a used A4 3.0 Quattro Sport Tiptronic but notice
> on the Parkers website (www.parkers.co.uk) that the 0-60 time of the
> tiptronic model is considerably slower (1.4 seconds) than that of the
> manual. Is this correct? Is the tiptronic gearbox really that slow?
I can't speak to the A4 specifically, but I have an '03 Passat with
Tiptronic and, yes, it will be significantly slower than a manual.
Specifically, the shifts themselves are quite slow and gradual,
presumably to make them feel smoother. Even when using it in Tip mode,
shifts are very sluggish - the actual shift doesn't happen for at least
half a second after you actually move the lever. I just can't *wait* to
get a new model with DSG.
--
Mike Smith
#25
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Re: Audi Tiptronic gearboxes
Gareth Jayne wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm considering buying a used A4 3.0 Quattro Sport Tiptronic but notice
> on the Parkers website (www.parkers.co.uk) that the 0-60 time of the
> tiptronic model is considerably slower (1.4 seconds) than that of the
> manual. Is this correct? Is the tiptronic gearbox really that slow?
I can't speak to the A4 specifically, but I have an '03 Passat with
Tiptronic and, yes, it will be significantly slower than a manual.
Specifically, the shifts themselves are quite slow and gradual,
presumably to make them feel smoother. Even when using it in Tip mode,
shifts are very sluggish - the actual shift doesn't happen for at least
half a second after you actually move the lever. I just can't *wait* to
get a new model with DSG.
--
Mike Smith
> Hi all,
>
> I'm considering buying a used A4 3.0 Quattro Sport Tiptronic but notice
> on the Parkers website (www.parkers.co.uk) that the 0-60 time of the
> tiptronic model is considerably slower (1.4 seconds) than that of the
> manual. Is this correct? Is the tiptronic gearbox really that slow?
I can't speak to the A4 specifically, but I have an '03 Passat with
Tiptronic and, yes, it will be significantly slower than a manual.
Specifically, the shifts themselves are quite slow and gradual,
presumably to make them feel smoother. Even when using it in Tip mode,
shifts are very sluggish - the actual shift doesn't happen for at least
half a second after you actually move the lever. I just can't *wait* to
get a new model with DSG.
--
Mike Smith
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Re: Audi Tiptronic gearboxes
Thanks everyone for the replies. I now understand the difference between
the two types. The multitronic sounds similar to the variomatic system
invented by DAF in the 1970s!
I still haven't decided decide what to get though, I'm going to have to
spend some more time test driving the various models. My local Audi
dealer has an A3 3.2 Quattro with DSG that I am going to take for a spin
even though it's slightly out of my budget.
My current car is a Mercedes SLK230. Before I bought it, I never thought
I'd own a car with an Auto box but, two years down the line, the thought
of having to change gear manually seems alien. Sadly the Merc only has
two seats and my wife and I have a baby on the way so I have to go for
something a little more practical.
Anyway, thanks again.
Gareth
the two types. The multitronic sounds similar to the variomatic system
invented by DAF in the 1970s!
I still haven't decided decide what to get though, I'm going to have to
spend some more time test driving the various models. My local Audi
dealer has an A3 3.2 Quattro with DSG that I am going to take for a spin
even though it's slightly out of my budget.
My current car is a Mercedes SLK230. Before I bought it, I never thought
I'd own a car with an Auto box but, two years down the line, the thought
of having to change gear manually seems alien. Sadly the Merc only has
two seats and my wife and I have a baby on the way so I have to go for
something a little more practical.
Anyway, thanks again.
Gareth
#27
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Re: Audi Tiptronic gearboxes
Thanks everyone for the replies. I now understand the difference between
the two types. The multitronic sounds similar to the variomatic system
invented by DAF in the 1970s!
I still haven't decided decide what to get though, I'm going to have to
spend some more time test driving the various models. My local Audi
dealer has an A3 3.2 Quattro with DSG that I am going to take for a spin
even though it's slightly out of my budget.
My current car is a Mercedes SLK230. Before I bought it, I never thought
I'd own a car with an Auto box but, two years down the line, the thought
of having to change gear manually seems alien. Sadly the Merc only has
two seats and my wife and I have a baby on the way so I have to go for
something a little more practical.
Anyway, thanks again.
Gareth
the two types. The multitronic sounds similar to the variomatic system
invented by DAF in the 1970s!
I still haven't decided decide what to get though, I'm going to have to
spend some more time test driving the various models. My local Audi
dealer has an A3 3.2 Quattro with DSG that I am going to take for a spin
even though it's slightly out of my budget.
My current car is a Mercedes SLK230. Before I bought it, I never thought
I'd own a car with an Auto box but, two years down the line, the thought
of having to change gear manually seems alien. Sadly the Merc only has
two seats and my wife and I have a baby on the way so I have to go for
something a little more practical.
Anyway, thanks again.
Gareth
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Re: Audi Tiptronic gearboxes
Thanks everyone for the replies. I now understand the difference between
the two types. The multitronic sounds similar to the variomatic system
invented by DAF in the 1970s!
I still haven't decided decide what to get though, I'm going to have to
spend some more time test driving the various models. My local Audi
dealer has an A3 3.2 Quattro with DSG that I am going to take for a spin
even though it's slightly out of my budget.
My current car is a Mercedes SLK230. Before I bought it, I never thought
I'd own a car with an Auto box but, two years down the line, the thought
of having to change gear manually seems alien. Sadly the Merc only has
two seats and my wife and I have a baby on the way so I have to go for
something a little more practical.
Anyway, thanks again.
Gareth
the two types. The multitronic sounds similar to the variomatic system
invented by DAF in the 1970s!
I still haven't decided decide what to get though, I'm going to have to
spend some more time test driving the various models. My local Audi
dealer has an A3 3.2 Quattro with DSG that I am going to take for a spin
even though it's slightly out of my budget.
My current car is a Mercedes SLK230. Before I bought it, I never thought
I'd own a car with an Auto box but, two years down the line, the thought
of having to change gear manually seems alien. Sadly the Merc only has
two seats and my wife and I have a baby on the way so I have to go for
something a little more practical.
Anyway, thanks again.
Gareth
#29
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Re: Audi Tiptronic gearboxes
Thanks everyone for the replies. I now understand the difference between
the two types. The multitronic sounds similar to the variomatic system
invented by DAF in the 1970s!
I still haven't decided decide what to get though, I'm going to have to
spend some more time test driving the various models. My local Audi
dealer has an A3 3.2 Quattro with DSG that I am going to take for a spin
even though it's slightly out of my budget.
My current car is a Mercedes SLK230. Before I bought it, I never thought
I'd own a car with an Auto box but, two years down the line, the thought
of having to change gear manually seems alien. Sadly the Merc only has
two seats and my wife and I have a baby on the way so I have to go for
something a little more practical.
Anyway, thanks again.
Gareth
the two types. The multitronic sounds similar to the variomatic system
invented by DAF in the 1970s!
I still haven't decided decide what to get though, I'm going to have to
spend some more time test driving the various models. My local Audi
dealer has an A3 3.2 Quattro with DSG that I am going to take for a spin
even though it's slightly out of my budget.
My current car is a Mercedes SLK230. Before I bought it, I never thought
I'd own a car with an Auto box but, two years down the line, the thought
of having to change gear manually seems alien. Sadly the Merc only has
two seats and my wife and I have a baby on the way so I have to go for
something a little more practical.
Anyway, thanks again.
Gareth
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Re: Audi Tiptronic gearboxes
In message <4ejp09F1digv5U1@individual.net>
Gareth Jayne <gaz@heeheehee.co.uk> wrote:
> The multitronic sounds similar to the variomatic system
> invented by DAF in the 1970s!
Exactly the same principle, yes! Just a little more hi-tech!
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')
Gareth Jayne <gaz@heeheehee.co.uk> wrote:
> The multitronic sounds similar to the variomatic system
> invented by DAF in the 1970s!
Exactly the same principle, yes! Just a little more hi-tech!
--
Peter Bell (Note Spamtrap - To reply, replace 'invalid' with 'bellfamily')