132TSI Automatic vs DSG

[dieterbohlen]

132TSI with 6-speed automatic vs 155TSI with 7-speed DSG...

What is the difference (besides the obvious)?

Is automatic same as DSG or it's inferior system?

[team_v]

The 6 speed is the old slushbox style and the 7 speed is the DSG.

[DoggieHowser]

My own take:

DSGs are really just a manual gearbox with 2 differences: one the computer controls the clutch and two, there are two clutch units, one for even and one for odd gears.

Regular automatics use a torque converter to switch between gears.

I'd say automatics are smoother, especially in the lower gears but it seems to sap a lot of power as well. So the car feels a bit more lethargic at low revs.

DSGs tend to be a tad rougher in lower gears. It is after all a clutch assembly. But the gear changes are very very quick (because the other is already pre-engaged) and like manuals, it's usually more fuel efficient than automatics.

[kaotickelly]

I have a 132 with 6sp auto, and comparing that to the 7 speed it's about 1.2 secs slower to get to 100kmph (7.7s for the auto, about 6.5 for the DSG both with stage 1), but supposedly it's more reliable than the DSG.

[dieterbohlen]

So, what would you buy: current 132TSI with auto transmission and extras or wait for 132TSI with DSG (and I guess without added features like Park Assist and Front Fog Light)? Does DSG really worth the wait in this situation?

[kaotickelly]

I thought they are no longer making the 132 in DSG due to parts shortage?

[Transporter]

We have both in diesel and as for the long term reliability and peace of mind, my wife and I chose A/T and my younger daughter opted for the DSG, since the diesel was what she wanted. Shame really that they don't do Pacific with the diesel.
Now; driving it; the DSG feels/is faster, gives better fuel economy especially in the city, even with the auto start switched off 100% of the time. The DSG Tig is quieter inside and outside, though it could be just the age difference (1.5 year apart).

if you want to keep your Tig for many years after the warranty expires, the A/T could be a safer option.

[Sanman]

The DSG is a superior transmission, it changes gear sooner, so the car is quieter and more responsive, and returns better fuel economy (0.5 to 1.0l/100km). But the DSG is prone to failure ($5-7,000 repair bill) and the automatic is a Japanese bullet proof unit. If you're keeping it more than three years, the automatic looks a little better

[aussietig]

132TSI with 6-speed automatic vs 155TSI with 7-speed DSG...

What is the difference (besides the obvious)?

Is automatic same as DSG or it's inferior system?

It's like comparing Modern Talking with Blue System.

Which one's worse Dieter?

[dieterbohlen]

It's like comparing Modern Talking with Blue System.
Which one's worse Dieter?

I'm surprised "AussieTig" you even know about Modern Talking or Blue System...