Is the Volkswagen Sharan's transmission dry or wet?
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The Sharan is equipped with the DQ380 transmission across all models, which is a wet-type 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. Differences between dry and wet transmissions: In a wet transmission, the clutch is immersed in transmission fluid, which acts as an intermediary between the engine and the transmission. In a dry transmission, the clutch directly contacts the engine's flywheel. Advantages of dual-clutch transmissions: Dual-clutch transmissions have extremely short shift times, faster than manual transmissions, typically less than 0.2 seconds. Compared to traditional planetary gear automatic transmissions, they are more fuel-efficient, reducing fuel consumption by approximately 15%.