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Buying an auto - Powershift or DSG?

Which is the best choice for a used petrol automatic - Ford Focus Powershift, Volkswagen Golf DSG or SEAT Leon DSG?

Asked on 13 February 2015 by steve_nw

Answered by Honest John
Avoid 1.2s and 1.4s and 1.6 diesels with seven-speed dry clutch DSGs or s-tronics. Ford's six-speed dry clutch Powershift has had some oil seal problems in Fiestas. six-speed wet clutch Powershift in 2.0 litre Fords and six-speed wet clutch DSG or s-tronic in 2.0 litre VAG cars equally good, though Powershift better to drive in traffic because you don't have to brake to shift from N to D.

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