Transmission
The 5-speed manual transmission became iconic, with the 020 series gearboxes.
Transmission across all generations
Mk1
The 5-speed manual transmission became iconic, with the 020 series gearboxes.
Mk2
The 020 continued with improved gear sets.
Mk3
Automatic available, 5 and 6-speed options.
Mk4
New 5 and 6-speed gearboxes.
Mk5
Improved 6-speed, DSG now 6 and 7-speed.
Mk6
Improved manual and DSG.
Mk7
MQB gearbox with improved shift feel.
Mk8
Updated gearboxes with improved efficiency.
Type 1 / Beetle
4-speed manual, beetle type.
Type 2 / Bus
4WD options in later models.