It's the best auto I have had. Again it doesn't make a difference if there are clutches instead of a torque converter, there is a computer shifting it for you. To me and again only my opinion if you are not using a clutch with your left foot it is not a manual it is an auto. And no amount of paddle shifting will make me feel different and no I can't shift as fast as the computer. Since the GTI will be my daily driver I prefer the DSG. Both my Shelby and Miata have three pedals on the floor and RWD as G-d intended!