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What is the S gear in Volkswagen?

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DiEvelyn
07/24/25 5:00am
Volkswagen's S gear is the sport mode, which functions to accelerate faster. The S gear is the sport mode of a car, where the transmission can shift freely, but the shifting timing is delayed, keeping the engine at high RPM for a longer time. This allows the car to move at low gear and high RPM for an extended period, resulting in greater torque output and acceleration. Here are some tips for using Volkswagen's S gear: 1. Generally, when overtaking, you can shift into S gear to enhance acceleration. Engaging S gear can increase the engine load in a short time. However, S gear only delays upshifting without changing other working conditions, which inevitably increases the transmission load in a short time, accompanied by rising temperatures. This leads to increased wear, so try to avoid using S gear for extended periods. 2. In terms of fuel consumption, because the fuel injection volume increases at high RPM, the S gear mode consumes more fuel than the normal mode. During vehicle startup, high-speed cruising, and coasting, do not engage S gear in these three situations. Even if engaged, it will not yield good results and will only increase fuel consumption unnecessarily. 3. Using S gear also has benefits for the vehicle. Cars that frequently drive in congested urban areas tend to accumulate more carbon deposits in the engine. Therefore, using S gear appropriately at regular intervals helps remove carbon deposits from the engine, improving fuel economy and extending the engine's lifespan.
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MaverickFitz
08/11/25 12:39am
Last time I drove my friend's Volkswagen on mountain roads and specifically tried the S gear. That gear is the sport mode, and once engaged, the whole car's character changes! The tachometer needle rushes towards the red zone with every press of the accelerator, the transmission stubbornly refuses to upshift, and the roaring engine delivers an exhilarating push-back sensation. However, the fuel consumption is truly alarming—just half an hour of city driving showed the gauge skyrocketing to 15 liters per 100 km. It's recommended for overtaking or winding mountain roads, but for daily commuting, the D gear is more worry-free. Remember not to use the S gear for extended periods as it puts a heavy burden on the transmission; save it for occasional fun.
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