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Is Volkswagen's Dual-Clutch Transmission Really That Bad?

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VonAlana

09/09/25 3:41am

Not at all. Volkswagen's dry dual-clutch transmission has extremely fast shifting speeds. Advantages: As the name suggests, a dual-clutch transmission has two sets of clutches. During gear shifts, the two clutches alternate, giving the dual-clutch transmission an exceptionally fast shifting speed—an advantage that other transmissions cannot match. Dual-Clutch: Dual-clutch transmissions differ from conventional automatic transmission systems. They belong to both manual and automatic transmissions, offering not only the flexibility of manual transmissions and the comfort of automatic transmissions but also uninterrupted power output.

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VonAdalynn

09/20/25 8:32am

I've been driving a Volkswagen with a dual-clutch transmission for almost six years, and overall, it's not as bad as the rumors online. When I first bought the car, I heard many people complain about jerking or malfunctions, but my experience has been decent—especially on highways, where the shifts are quick and smooth, delivering strong acceleration and fuel efficiency, far outperforming older automatic transmissions. In city traffic during commutes, there is indeed occasional slight hesitation, similar to the semi-clutch state of a manual transmission, but once you get used to it, it's really not a big issue. My friend owns an older model from a few years back, which had issues requiring a control module repair—expensive, yes—but the newer models in recent years have seen significant improvements from Volkswagen, such as software updates and clutch design optimizations, making them much more stable. The key is to stick to regular maintenance, like changing the transmission fluid every 40,000 km or so—don't skimp on that. From a user's perspective, I think the negative reviews are exaggerated; daily driving is quite enjoyable. If you're worried, just test-drive the newer models more. People often say dual-clutch transmissions are unreliable, but mine has never let me down on long trips or weekend drives—just maintain it properly.

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