The Difference Between Tiptronic and Wet Dual Clutch

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Santana
07/29/25 11:42pm
The following are the differences between Tiptronic and wet dual clutch: 1. Different usage costs: The wet dual clutch transmission uses oil fluid, offering excellent fuel economy. The Tiptronic transmission is more expensive and has higher fuel consumption compared to the dual clutch. 2. Operational requirements: The wet dual clutch transmission has a complex structure, high technical requirements, and stability that needs improvement. The biggest advantage of the Tiptronic transmission is that in manual mode, it allows the driver to experience the feeling of driving a manual transmission car, with very direct power delivery. It also eliminates the need to press the clutch pedal and allows for skipping gears when shifting up or down. The downside is that it requires relatively higher technical skills.
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