Asked on 20 June 2016 by pmb1371. Answered by Honest John. The six-speed wet clutch DSG fitted to engines of higher torque output is far more reliable then the seven-speed dry clutch box, but is a maintenance box needing fresh fluid and microfilter every three years and these replacements are often neglected. Tags: automatics dsg.
Skoda Superb review - Reliability and safety Gearbox type. Semi-auto. Price. £24,280. 2.0 TSI 280 Sport Line Plus 4x4 5dr DSG. Gearbox type. Semi-auto. Price.
Final logbook: Skoda Superb L&K 2.0 TSI 280PS 4×4. Engine 1984cc 16v 4-cyl, 276bhp @ 5600-6500rpm, 258lb ft @ 1700-5600rpm. Gearbox 6-speed DSG, all-wheel drive. Stats 5.8sec 0-62mph, 155mph
VW Group are dropping DQ200's soon with 1.0 & 1.5 TSI's unless with Mild Hybrid. Before they do Skoda are bringing out the Fabia Mk4 1.5 TSI with a DQ200 DSG. DSG can break like a manual gearbox can. The only difference is the repair will be more costly than the manual. Be prepared to pay if the worst happens.
Diesel Yetis are generally much more economical, although the worst performing version is the four-wheel-drive DSG 2.0 TDI 138bhp model (43.4mpg and £230 road tax). The more popular two-wheel . 497 433 309 63 438 52 275 295

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