Long term reliability; 1.5T vs 2.0NA ?

[alias Igme]

Only had the 1.5t hatch CVT for 6 months(I think) and is happy with it so far.

I used to prefer traditional MT but I found myself very happy with my previous (electro-hydraulic MT) and current (CVT) dailies. But they got to have paddle shifters at least.

It might be too soon to tell, but I have been doing spirited driving whenever I get the chance and no problems so far.

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[REBELXSi]

6 pages and no one has ultra high mileage examples because this question can't be answered as the oldest example of the vehicles in question is only about 4 years old.

 

[David Harper]

what we all really want is a DCT trans, but it doesn't look like we're going to get that in a civic anytime soon. The new vette has 490hp and an 8 speed DCT. I've never driven one but can't wait to try.

 

[raf702]

what we all really want is a DCT trans, but it doesn't look like we're going to get that in a civic anytime soon. The new vette has 490hp and an 8 speed DCT. I've never driven one but can't wait to try.

DCT would be a great option, but I'm wondering how much more expensive DCT is versus CVT. And cost effectiveness, since I'm sure Civics are mean't to have inexpensive but reliable parts. I personally associate DCT transmissions with higher end vehicles.

 

[gtman]

I personally associate DCT transmissions with higher end vehicles.

Higher end vehicles like the Hyundai Elantra Sport?

 

[raf702]

Higher end vehicles like the Hyundai Elantra Sport?

Well in comparison to a Civic, I think it's a tad higher end. Lol

 

[David Harper]

DCT would be a great option, but I'm wondering how much more expensive DCT is versus CVT. And cost effectiveness, since I'm sure Civics are mean't to have inexpensive but reliable parts. I personally associate DCT transmissions with higher end vehicles.

yes, you're right. DCT is the most expensive trans. CVT is the cheapest, but 500 hp would destroy a CVT in short order.

 

[raf702]

yes, you're right. DCT is the most expensive trans. CVT is the cheapest, but 500 hp would destroy a CVT in short order.

At that point, it only makes sense to stick with CVT for the Civics and vehicles with not much HP. How much more could they improve on the design of the CVT. There's always room for improvement anywhere. Couldn't a traditional automatic be improved, rather than switching over to CVT.

 

[gtman]

At that point, it only makes sense to stick with CVT for the Civics and vehicles with not much HP. How much more could they improve on the design of the CVT. There's always room for improvement anywhere. Couldn't a traditional automatic be improved, rather than switching over to CVT.

Say what you will about CVT's but they are really efficient in both keeping power where it needs to be and fuel efficiency.

Here's an interesting article regarding CVT's and F1 racing.

https://www.racefans.net/2007/05/03/banned-continuously-variable-transmission-cvt/

 

[raf702]

Say what you will about CVT's but they are really efficient in both keeping power where it needs to be and fuel efficiency.

Here's an interesting article regarding CVT's and F1 racing.

https://www.racefans.net/2007/05/03/banned-continuously-variable-transmission-cvt/

I’m not making any substantial claims against CVT. I’m just expressing my understanding of it, as I know nothing, nor have experience with CVT. Until I recently read briefly about it. I don’t doubt the performance of a CVT.

 

[Gruber]

https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2016/hyundai-dual-clutch-transmission-dct-lawsuit.shtml

 

[Bosco72]

Dct have there problems to ford had a big problem. My veloster turbo had a dct sued and won that's why I have the civic now.

 

[Civics4Ever]

I'm sure by now, there are thousands of 1.5T civics out there with over 100k miles and still running fine. I have almost 80k on mine and no issues. Hell, I still love this car, it's always fun to drive, especially ktuned.
The civicx is a great car, whatever engine it has.

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