What transmission does the Skoda Superb use?
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Skoda Superb uses a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Skoda Superb is a mid-size sedan launched after Skoda was acquired by SAIC Volkswagen. The dimensions of this car are 4869mm in length, 1865mm in width, and 1489mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2841mm. The Skoda Superb is equipped with three types of engines: 1.4TSI, 1.8TSI, and 2.0TSI. Except for the entry-level 1.4TSI model which is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, all other models use a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The car comes standard with features such as a hatchback-style trunk, LED dual C-shaped taillights, front fog lights with cornering function, green heat-insulating glass, and noise-insulating front windshield glass.
I'm quite familiar with the Skoda Superb. This car currently mainly uses two types of transmissions, both dual-clutch. The 1.4T model is paired with a 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission, internally called DQ200 by Volkswagen. It shifts quite quickly and is sufficient for city driving. The 2.0T version comes with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, code-named DQ381, which is noticeably more stable, especially on highways where you can barely feel any jerking. If you're choosing a car, it depends on your daily usage: if you frequently encounter traffic jams, go for the wet type as it has better heat dissipation and is less prone to overheating; if you're on a tight budget, the 1.4T dry type is also fine, as the new models are tuned much smoother than the older ones. I've test-driven the wet type, and it shifts up very proactively with good fuel consumption control.
I've been driving the Superb 330TSI for two years now, which comes with the 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. I initially chose it because of this system's quick response - a light tap on the accelerator immediately downshifts for overtaking. My friend has the 1.4T model with dry dual-clutch, and we've swapped cars before. The wet version is indeed smoother at low speeds. However, this transmission occasionally makes a slight clicking sound during cold starts, which the dealership says is a common characteristic of dual-clutch systems and doesn't affect performance. Remember to change the transmission fluid during maintenance - I do it every 60,000 km, while also checking the clutch plate wear. If you're buying a used Superb, make sure to test drive it extensively on rough roads to listen for any metal clanking sounds, avoiding early-model dry clutch mechatronic unit failures.
The Superb's transmission shares technology with Volkswagen and comes in two types: dry and wet. The 1.4T engine is paired with the DQ200 dry dual-clutch transmission, while the 2.0T engine is matched with the DQ381 wet dual-clutch transmission. The wet version features an independent oil cooling system, allowing it to handle higher torque than the dry type, making it particularly suitable for the 2.0T's 186 horsepower output. This system includes a learning function that adapts to your driving habits over time, such as more aggressive downshifting if you frequently accelerate hard. When choosing a car, note that after the 2020 model year, all 2.0T versions switched to the wet type, while older 1.8T models used the DQ380 wet transmission, which is no longer available in new cars. The transmission warranty covers 3 years or 100,000 kilometers—remember to change the oil on time.
