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DSG – the intelligent automatic gearbox from Volkswagen

International presentation of the new 7-speed DSG in Barcelona / Spain, January 2008

Contains 9 sections: Key Aspects, DSG saves fuel, 7-speed DSG for engines produced in high volume, Two DSG systems, Seventh gear, Transmission layout, Dual clutch, Drive shafts, Mechatronics

The 7-speed DSG - Key Aspects

The intelligent automatic from Volkswagen

New dual clutch provides for even greater efficiency

7-speed DSG was designed for engines produced in high-volume at Volkswagen

Up to 20 percent lower fuel consumption compared to conventional converter automatics


The new 7-speed DSG, like its counterpart with six forward gears, is a pure Volkswagen development. First and foremost, in designing this intelli­gent automatic transmission the goal was to combine the convenience of a con­ventional automatic with the fuel efficiency and dynamics of a manual transmission.



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All data and equipment contained in this press release apply to models offered in Germany. They may differ in other countries. All information is subject to change or correction.
TDI, TSI, DSG and Twincharger are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG or other companies of the Volkswagen Group in Germany and other countries.

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The specified fuel consumption and emission data are determined in accordance with the measurement procedures prescribed by law. 1 January 2022, the WLTP test cycle completely replaced the NEDC test cycle and therefore no NEDC values are available for new type approved vehicles after that date.

This information does not refer to a single vehicle and is not part of the offer but is only intended for comparison between different types of vehicles. Additional equipment and accessories (additional components, tyre formats, etc.) can alter relevant vehicle parameters such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, affecting the vehicle's fuel consumption, power consumption, CO2 emissions and driving performance values in addition to weather and traffic conditions and individual driving behavior.

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Further information on official fuel consumption data and official specific CO2 emissions for new passenger cars can be found in the "Guide to fuel economy, CO2 emissions and power consumption for new passenger car models", which is available free of charge from all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany and at www.dat.de/co2.