Are the Transmissions of the Touareg 330 and 380 the Same?
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The transmissions of the Touareg 330 and 380 are not the same. The differences between the transmissions of the Touareg 330 and 380 mainly lie in the following aspects: First difference: Powertrain system. Although both models are equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, due to different power tuning, the maximum output horsepower of the Touareg 330 is 186Ps, and the maximum output torque is 320N·m; the maximum output horsepower of the Touareg 380 is 220Ps, and the maximum output torque is 350N·m. The power performance of the Touareg 380 is significantly stronger. Second difference: Configuration. The Touareg 330 is not equipped with a four-wheel drive system and uses a two-wheel drive system; the Touareg 380 is equipped with an on-demand four-wheel drive system, so its off-road capability is naturally stronger than that of the Touareg 330. With the support of the four-wheel drive system, the Touareg 380 can choose from four driving modes: sport, standard, off-road, and snow, allowing it to adapt to more road conditions.
I've reviewed the official specifications of the Volkswagen Teramont. Both the 330 and 380 models indeed use the same transmission - a 7-speed wet dual-clutch DSG unit. This transmission is designed for reliability and is matched with different tuning versions of the 2.0T engine: the 330 has lower power output around 186 horsepower, while the 380 delivers higher power at approximately 220 horsepower, but both share identical transmission hardware primarily for platform sharing cost reduction. In practical use, it offers smooth gear shifts, quick response, and good fuel efficiency - the 330 averages 8-9L/100km, while the 380 is slightly higher at 9-10L/100km. I recommend regular transmission fluid checks and avoiding frequent hard acceleration to prevent overheating issues.
