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Dual-clutch gearbox (DSG)

The 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (250 Nm) by Volkswagen

All models from the Polo to the Arteon may be equipped with automatic dual-clutch gearboxes (DSG). Six-speed and seven-speed DSG gearboxes are available. Both versions are extremely economical and offer unprecedented gearshift dynamics. Apart from the number of forward gears, the DSG gearboxes are equipped with different types of clutch. The gearboxes designed for low torque values feature two dry clutches while the units designed for higher torque values are equipped with wet clutches running in a sump. There is one thing that applies to all these gearboxes: even the most experienced driver cannot shift gear anywhere near as fast as a DSG.

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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.

Due to more realistic testing conditions, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions measured according to WLTP will in many cases be higher than the values measured according to NEDC. As a result, the taxation of vehicles may change accordingly as of 1 September 2018. For further information on the differences between WLTP and NEDC, please visit www.volkswagen.de/wltp.

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.