How to Distinguish Between Dry and Wet Dual-Clutch Transmissions in Volkswagen?

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LeReid
07/30/25 6:43am
Volkswagen dual-clutch transmissions can be distinguished as dry or wet by checking the vehicle's rear emblem: If the rear of a Volkswagen car is labeled with 230 or 280, it uses a dry dual-clutch transmission; if labeled with 330 or 380, it uses a wet dual-clutch transmission. Volkswagen AG is an automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany, founded by Ferdinand Porsche. The company owns brands such as Audi and Volkswagen. Taking the Volkswagen Lavida as an example: its length, width, and height are 4670mm, 1806mm, and 1474mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2688mm, and it is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission.
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