Type of DSG in new Audi A3 1.5 TFSI

Hi guys,

I went today to see and get prices on a new Audi A3 S line 1.5 TFSI S-tronic (7-Speed).

I really liked the car even though is above my budget ( I might need to change my budget ). Both inside and outside are great for me.

One question I have is about the DSG.

I know for low torque cars VW use the DQ200(dry) dsg type. I read online some stories about the problems with mechatronics many years ago and I am bit sceptical. In my country the manual option is not available.

When I mentioned the DSG type and the old problems the saleman told me that the new A3s does not use a dry DSG anymore. I havent understood entirely but this is what he said. I tried to find online the DSG type but with no success.

Do you guys know what type of DSG goes in the new Audi A3 1.5 TFSI?

Since I will post here, I also want to know about the recent DSGs reliability. Does any of you have more than 100,000 miles on a dsg without expensive problems?

I now this was asked million of times online but I couldnt find any serious complaints the last yeas which I believe is a good thing.

 

I would avoid the 1.5 TSI engine at all costs.

horrible things. Google 1.5 tsi kangaroo

 

Thank you. I didnt know about that.

I believe the 1.5 tfsi is the most common engine that is bought with this car, isnt it?

 

Yeah probably. The way the world is going i’m afraid. 2.0l tdi is a better engine although kills polar bears

 

Thanks. I read that these problems seems to be resolve. Hope is true.

My question for the DSG remains though. I might talk with the salesman again if I decide to proceed.

 

Only applies to engines fitted with a manual box. Besides VAG have updated the software to stop this from happening when engine is cold.
I asked my brother who has just bought an A1 1.5 dsg (August this year) he reports no issues regarding juddering when cold.

 

Some information for you I came across on line..
https://axleaddict.com/auto-repair/Common-Faults-in-the-7-Speed-DSG-Automatic-Transmission

 

This has largely been resolved, lovely engine...

 

Thanks for the info.

 

I have heard otherwise, even with the update the issue still persists, to a lesser extent but it is still there.

 

It’s not really though, its geared towards economy, it’s boring, sluggish, lethargic, sounds ****, the clutch bite is horrible, manual gear change is horrible, just a boring uninspiring engine.

 

I suppose it depends what your expectations are. I test drove the 150bhp version, coupled to the DSG box, in a mk 8 Golf and it seemed plenty fast enough to me. But then I’m looking for a car to drive on UK roads rather than a track-day car.

 

the 1.5 manual on mine isnt fixed, yet there is no update for it neither...

 

Or perhaps it’s at its best as part of a MHEV package?

 

Quite, I have driven the earlier 1.5 manual, 8v, and found it to be similar to the 1.4 manual A3 saloon I once had...