Volkswagen expands DSG availability on Seat models

The excellent combination of sequential DSG automatic transmission and a TDI 105 hp engine, complete with a diesel particulate filter, is now available at SEAT network dealerships. This combination brings together the most highly rated gearbox by both the specialised press and drivers alike, and one of the most balanced diesel engines in the range, the 1.9 TDI 105 hp, which offers an excellent balance between performance, fuel consumption and reliability. Furthermore, in combination with the diesel particulate filter which is fitted as standard, nitrogen oxide and other polluting emissions are reduced. The León, Altea, Altea XL and Toledo will be available with this combination. For each model, the 1.9 TDI 105 hp engine with DPF will be available in the version which offers the fullest range of equipment: the Stylance. In this new version, the DSG sequential transmission, which with the 1.9 TDI has six speeds, as opposed to five in the manual version, can be found in the SEAT range with three different engines, two diesel and one petrol. As well as with the 1.9 TDI 105 hp, it is also available with the 2.0 TDI 140 hp and the SEAT León FR 2.0 TSI 200 hp. Indeed, on the latter, the gears can be changed manually from the steering wheel, the first time this design feature has appeared on one of the Spanish brand's models. Comfort and performance combined The sequential DSG (Dual Shift Gearbox) is based on an automated gearbox with a twin clutch system. The main advantage of this system is that it allows two gears to be selected at the same time – the gear that is currently in use and the next gear, with the process being managed electronically. Gear changes are quick and seamless, and are barely noticed by the driver. The DSG transmission has different modes. In addition to the convenience of automatic transmission, the system offers two other programmes: “D” and “S”. The first programme prioritises fuel consumption and the second performance. For drivers who wish to totally control the gear selection process, a sequential mode is also available, in which the driver changes gear using the gear lever. As was seen in the 2.0 TDI 140 hp and 2.0 TSI 200 hp, analysis of the performance and consumption data of the DSG versions and the corresponding engine versions with manual transmission shows minuscule differences. The criticism traditionally made about vehicles with automatic transmission – higher consumption and poor performance compared to manual versions – is discredited by the DSG. With the 1.9 TDI DPF 105 hp, the DSG sweeps away the arguments put forward by detractors of automatic transmission, as its performance and consumption figures are similar to those achieved by the corresponding manual version. In addition, the DSG offers six speeds with perfectly spaced gear ratios. In comparison with the five-speed manual transmission, the inclusion of a sixth gear undoubtedly means that the 1.9 TDI engine offers a smoother performance. The DSG is the best option for drivers looking for enhanced driving comfort, without renouncing performance or the consumption levels of the 1.9 TDI 105 hp. The war against emissions The 1.9 TDI 105 hp engine combined with DSG sequential transmission goes one step further, with the incorporation of the diesel particulate filter. The diesel particulate filter filters soot particles. Of all the particles, soot is the most harmful to the human body and the environment, as it remains suspended in the air, attracting other harmful elements. The emissions produced by a diesel vehicle contain approximately 0.3% harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, sulphur dioxide, nitric oxide and the above mentioned soot particles. The engine control unit continuously checks the state of the filter, activating regeneration in order to burn the accumulated soot particles. Thanks to this system, the particulate filter does not require any sort of maintenance during the car's service life. The León is undoubtedly the “luckiest” model in the SEAT range as far as DSG transmission goes, as it is the only model to offer three engine sizes with the system. There is the 2.0 TDI diesel developing 140 hp (available in the Stylance and Sport-up lines), and the 2.0 TSI 200 hp FR version. As for performance, the León 1.9 TDI DPF with DSG transmission achieves a top speed of 185 km/h, exactly the same figure as the manual version. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 11.7 seconds, compared with the 11.3 seconds achieved by the manual version. In-gear acceleration in 5 ^th is particularly impressive, with the DSG going from 80-120 km/h in 10.7 seconds, compared with the manual version, which takes 12.4 seconds. Average fuel consumption, meanwhile, is 5.8 litres per 100 km, while the 1.9 TDI 105 hp consumes 5 litres per 100 km. As for equipment, the 1.9 TDI 105 hp is only available as a Stylance, offering standard equipment features such as an anti-theft alarm, ESP with EBA, tyre pressure sensor, 16″ seven-spoke alloy wheels, a CD radio with an MP3 player, an aux-in socket and eight speakers, fog lights, two-zone air conditioning system, rear electric windows, electric door mirrors with a parking position, leather steering wheel with audio controls incorporated, leather gear knob, cruise control, on-board computer and “Coming and Leaving Home” function.
With the addition of DSG transmission to the 1.9 TDI engine, the Altea, with one of the fullest ranges offered by the Spanish brand, has increased its already considerable number of features. The number of options available to the customer has therefore been increased. In addition to the new 1.9 105 hp DPF DSG, there are two other models with automatic transmission, the 2.0 TDI 140 hp DSG (available in Stylance and Sport-up finishes), and the 2.0 FSI 150 hp Tiptronic, available in a Stylance finish. As for performance, the Altea with a 1.9 TDI engine achieves a top speed of 183 km/h, both in the DSG and the manual versions. The automatic version accelerates from 0-100km/h in 12.5 seconds, compared with the 12.3 seconds achieved by the manual version. As for in-gear acceleration in 5 ^th, the DSG goes from 80-120 km/h in 11.7 seconds, compared with the manual version, which takes 13.7 seconds. Average fuel consumption, meanwhile, is 6 litres per 100 km, while the manual 1.9 TDI 105 hp consumes 5.4 litres per 100 km. The SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI 105hp DPF with DSG transmission is only available as a Stylance, offering standard equipment features such as ESP, with Driving Steering Recommendation and EBA, a tyre pressure sensor, electric rear windows, anti-theft alarm, audio equipment controls on the steering wheel, CD radio with an MP3 player, aux-in socket and eight speakers, two-zone air conditioning system, 16″ seven-spoke alloy wheels, leather steering wheel, on-board computer, cruise control, fog lights and “Coming and Leaving Home” function.
For those who are looking for the perfect balance between loading capacity, passenger space, fuel efficiency and comfort, the new 1.9 TDI 105 hp DPF DSG is the perfect buy. In addition to the advantages offered by the Altea XL in terms of loading capacity and interior space, this new option also includes a more balanced engine, along with the ride comfort offered by DSG transmission. With this new addition, the Altea XL range now offers two engines with automatic DSG transmission, as right from the start it offered the 2.0 TDI 140 hp with this option, in Stylance and Sport-up versions. As for performance, the Altea 1.9 TDI DPF with DSG transmission achieves a top speed of 183 km/h, exactly the same figure as the manual version. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 12.7 seconds, compared with the 12.6 seconds achieved by the manual version. As for in-gear acceleration in 5th, the DSG goes from 80-120 km/h in 12.1 seconds, compared with the manual version, which takes 13.9 seconds. Average fuel consumption, meanwhile, is 6.1 litres, while the manual 1.9 TDI 105 hp consumes 5.4 litres per 100km. The SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI 105 hp DPF with DSG transmission is only available as a Stylance, with standard equipment features such as controls on the steering wheel, rain and light sensor, climatronic, 16″ light alloy wheels, foldaway trays behind the front seats, a chrome luggage rack, front fog lights, bodywork colour wing mirror casing, lumbar and height-adjustable driver and passenger seats, “Coming and Leaving Home” function, tyre pressure sensor and ESP, with Driving Steering Recommendation and EBA, CD radio with an MP3 player, with aux-in and eight speakers, foldaway curtains for the rear seats, and a flexible rear tray.
With this new addition, the Toledo range now offers a new engine with DSG transmission, which joins the 2.0 TDI 140 hp DSG, available in Stylance and Sport finishes. The range also now offers an additional engine with automatic transmission: the 2.0 FSI 150 hp Tiptronic. As for performance, the Toledo with a 1.9 TDI engine achieves a top speed of 183 km/h, both in the DSG and the manual versions. The automatic version accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 12.6 seconds, compared with the 12.4 seconds achieved by the manual version. As for in-gear acceleration in 5th, the DSG goes from 80-120 km/h in 11.9 seconds, compared with the manual version, which takes 13.7 seconds. Average fuel consumption, meanwhile, is 6.1 litres, while the manual 1.9 TDI 105 hp consumes 5.5 litres per 100 km. The SEAT saloon undoubtedly offers one of the best ranges of standard equipment in its segment. Standard features equipment include bi-xenon headlights with AFS, rain sensor, light sensor, parking sensor, automatic anti-dazzle mirror, 16″ seven-spoke alloy wheels, leather steering wheel, on-board computer, cruise control, anti-theft alarm, “Coming and Leaving Home” function, ABS, TCS and ESP with Driving Steering Recommendation and EBA, tyre pressure sensor, driver and front passenger, side and curtain airbags, seatbelt sound alarm, passenger airbag disconnection function, radio with CD / MP3 player and an aux-in additional socket for sound sources, eight speakers and radio controls on the steering wheel.