Is a Tiptronic Transmission the Same as an AT Transmission?
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Tiptronic transmission is not the same as an AT transmission. The following are the differences between a Tiptronic transmission and an AT transmission: 1. Different meanings: A Tiptronic transmission is a transmission device that combines manual and automatic shifting functions. An AT transmission refers to a hydraulic automatic transmission, which is one of the four common types of automatic transmissions in cars today. The other three are: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), and Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT). 2. Different structures: A Tiptronic transmission mainly consists of a standard gearbox (similar to a manual transmission), an electronically controlled clutch, an automatic shift control mechanism, and an electronic control unit. A hydraulic automatic transmission achieves automatic shifting through hydraulic transmission and planetary gear combinations. It generally consists of a torque converter, planetary gear mechanism, shift actuators, shift control system, and shift control mechanism.