Yes, of the current-generation Golf GTIs we've tested, the DSG has proven quicker than the manual, if only by a few tenths of a second. But many enthusiasts don't buy cars purely based on numbers ...

The 7-speed DSG is overall an all-rounder transmission. It is quite good when it comes to traffic but if you’re looking for aggressive driving, then you may find the manual transmission better.

The Verna is slightly more powerful than the Virtus, and the manual transmission also helps the driver extract the best from the vehicle. On the other hand, while the Virtus is a good car, the DSG ...