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Originally Posted by MmmHamSandwich
The drivetrain loss in autos is exceptionally minimal nowadays, due in part to a lockup converter. The main difference is in acceleration times as you said is due to gear ratios (very small) and the ability to launch (easily the biggest difference between the two transmissions in acceleration times from 0)
Granted I wonder if there is some way to tap into the ECU to see exactly when the converter has been locked up. Supposedly it is in every gear outside of 1st, but I will say there are times I swear I step on the gas and the rpm's seem to decrease akin to a slipping clutch, and I wonder if the torque converter is to blame. If so it certainly has a negative impact on precise throttle modulation.
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You're right that the drivetrain loss is minimal, but compared to the DSG auto tranny in the GTI (which shifts even faster than possible in a manual), you notice a difference. Again, I love our auto though. I wouldn't have bought one if I didn't think it was far superior to everything this side of dual clutches.