Editing Direct-shift gearbox (section)

===Transverse DSG===
At the time of launch in 2003,<ref name=VMS/><ref name=VWAG7>{{cite web|title=The 7-speed DSG - the intelligent automatic gearbox from Volkswagen|publisher=[[Volkswagen Group|Volkswagen Group / Volkswagen AG]]|work=VolkswagenAG.com|date=21 January 2008|url=http://www.volkswagenag.com/vwag/vwcorp/info_center/en/themes/2008/01/the_7speed_dsg.html|access-date=3 November 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101216093140/http://www.volkswagenag.com/vwag/vwcorp/info_center/en/themes/2008/01/the_7speed_dsg.html|archive-date=16 December 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref> it became the world's first automated dual-clutch transmission in a series-production car,<ref name=VMS/><ref name=VWAG7/> in the German-market [[Volkswagen Golf Mk4#R32|Volkswagen Golf Mk4 R32]],<ref name=VMS/><ref name=VWAG7/> and shortly afterwards worldwide, in the original [[Audi TT]] 3.2.<ref name=DCTfactsVWAG>{{cite web|title=Volkswagen Group extends reach of dual clutch transmissions |url=http://www.dctfacts.com/hmStory6a.asp |work=DCTfacts.com |publisher=The Lubrizol Corporation |date=8 May 2009 |access-date=27 October 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091104122004/http://www.dctfacts.com/hmStory6a.asp |archive-date=4 November 2009 }}</ref> and the 2004+ New Beetle TDI. For the first few years of production, this original DSG transmission was only available in [[transverse engine|transversely]] oriented<ref name=VMS/> [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|front-engine]], [[front-wheel-drive]] and [[Haldex Traction]]-based [[four-wheel-drive]] [[automobile layout|vehicle layouts]]. All transverse DSG have an internal code starting with DQ (German: DSG quer, English: DSG transverse) and are coupled to the engine via a [[Dual-mass flywheel|dual-mass flywheel.]] 

'''DQ250'''

The first DSG transaxle that went into production for the Volkswagen Group mainstream marques had six forward speeds (and one reverse)<ref name="VWAG7" /><ref name="DCTfactsVWAG" /> and used wet/submerged multi-plate clutch packs<ref name="VMS" /> (Volkswagen Group internal code: DQ250, parts code prefix: 02E, 0D9).<ref name="DCTfactsVWAG" /><ref name="ETKA">[[ETKA]]{{Clarify|date=April 2010|reason=This is not a proper reference citation.Use {{tl|Cite web}} or similar to provide source details.}}</ref> It has been paired to engines with up to {{convert|350|N·m|lbft|abbr=on}} of torque.<ref name="VWAG7" /><ref name="DCTfactsVWAG" /> The two-wheel-drive version weighs {{convert|93|kg|lb|abbr=on}}.  It is [[list of Volkswagen Group factories|manufactured at Volkswagen Group's]] [[Kassel]] plant,<ref name="VMS" /> with a daily production output of 1,500 units.<ref name="VWAG7" />

'''DQ200 and DQ200e'''

At the start of 2008, another world-first<ref name="VWAG7" /> {{convert|70|kg|lb|abbr=on}} seven-speed DSG transaxle<ref name="VWAG7" /> (Volkswagen Group internal code: DQ200, parts code prefix: 0AM, 0CW)<ref name="ETKA" /><ref>{{citation|title=Volkswagen Service Training Manual 390 - 0AM 7-speed DSG}}</ref><ref name="DCTfactsGolfPlus">{{cite web|title=Golf Plus on the Road |url=http://www.dctfacts.com/otr_pg1.asp |publisher=The Lubrizol Corporation |work=DCTfacts.com |year=2009 |access-date=28 October 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007172828/http://www.dctfacts.com/otr_pg1.asp |archive-date=7 October 2011 }}</ref> became available.  It differs from the six-speed DSG, in that it uses two single-plate dry clutches (of similar diameter).<ref name="DCTfactsGolfPlus" /> This clutch pack was designed by LuK Clutch Systems, Gmbh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lukclutch.com/content.schaeffler_as.us/us/press/press-releases/press-details.jsp?id=2877676|title=LuK Dual Dry Clutch 7-Speed DSG Gearbox in volume production at Volkswagen|publisher=Schaeffler Group USA Inc., BÜHL, GERMANY|work=LuKclutch.com|date=13 February 2008|access-date=27 October 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> This seven-speed DSG is used in smaller [[front-wheel-drive]] cars with smaller-displacement engines with lower [[torque]] outputs,<ref name="VWAG7" /><ref name="DCTfactsVWAG" /><ref name="DCTfactsGolfPlus" /> such as the [[Volkswagen Golf Mk6]],<ref name="VWAG7" /><ref name="DCTfactsGolfPlus" /> [[Volkswagen Polo Mk5]],<ref name="DCTfactsGolfPlus" /> and the new [[SEAT Ibiza]].<ref name="DCTfactsVWAG" /> It has been paired to engines with up to {{convert|250|N·m|lbft|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://en.volkswagen.com/en/innovation-and-technology/technical-glossary/7-gang-dsg-getriebe.html |title=7-Speed DSG Gearbox < Technical Glossary < Innovation & Technology < Volkswagen International |access-date=25 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140917131838/http://en.volkswagen.com/en/innovation-and-technology/technical-glossary/7-gang-dsg-getriebe.html |archive-date=17 September 2014 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> This new DQ200 uses just 1 litre of specialised DSG fluid for the hydraulics and 0.7 litres of gearbox oil.<ref name="VWAG7" /> In contrast, the DSG gearboxes with wet clutches use 7 litres (5.5 litres for a service) for both hydraulics and gearbox lubrication. 

The DQ200e (0CG, FWD, 73kg) appeared in the hybrid VW Jetta IV in 2013, coupled to a EA211 110kW 1.4 TSI engine. It is based on the DQ200, but was modified to accommodate components of the hybrid system. The clutch housing was extended by 83mm, allowing for an extra disengagement clutch and its hydraulics and the hybrid module. The hybrid module is mounted between the crankshaft and the dual-mass flywheel and will function as a motor-generator unit and starter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VW SSP 525 |url=https://www.vdveer-engineering.nl/en/information/vag-ssp/ssp-vag/ssp-vag-en/358-ssp-525-the-jetta-hybrid}}</ref>

'''DQ500'''

In September 2009, VW launched a new seven-speed DSG built to support up to {{convert|600|N·m|lbft|abbr=on}}, the DQ500 (parts code prefix 0BH, 0BT).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.volkswagenag.com/content/vwcorp/info_center/en/themes/2010/01/dsg_the_new_dq500.html |title=Volkswagen Group DSG: The New DQ500 |access-date=28 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925161155/http://www.volkswagenag.com/content/vwcorp/info_center/en/themes/2010/01/dsg_the_new_dq500.html |archive-date=25 September 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Like the DQ250, it features a wet multi-plate clutch pack. This gearbox premiered in the Transporter T5 2.0 TDI. It later became available in the Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion, the BiTDI models of the VW Passat, VW Tiguan and Skoda Superb. It premiered in petrol-powered cars in the 2011 Audi RS3 8P as a 7-speed S-Tronic gearbox. It later appeared in other top sports editions cars like the [[Volkswagen Golf Mk8|VW Golf mk8 R]], the [[Volkswagen Arteon|Arteon R]] and [[Volkswagen Tiguan|Tiguan R]], coupled to a Magna torque-splitting rear differential to facilitate an all-wheel drive system. The two-wheel drive version weighs 96kg, the four-wheel drive version is 3kg heavier. 

'''DQ400e'''

The DQ250 was further developed into the DQ400e (prefix 0DD, FWD only, 128kg) for the plug-in hybrid models of the VW Group, debuting in July 2014 in the Golf mk7 GTE. It is combined with the 1.4 and 1.5 TSI engines. It's broadly used in the plug-in hybrids like the [[Golf gte|Golf GTE]] and [[Passat gte|Passat GTE]], the Arteon and Transporter T7 e-Hybrid and the equivalent versions of the Audi A3 and Audi Q3, Seat Leon and Skoda Octavia and Superb iV. The electric motor is included in the DSG assembly, between the combustion engine and the gearbox. Unlike the DQ200e, the flywheel is mounted to the engine. There is a total of 3 clutches on this DSG; two connecting the engine to the gearbox (K1, K2) and a disengagement clutch (K0) to connecting the electric drive to the engine. 

As per VW Self Study Programme 538: The disengagement clutch K0 is engaged:  

* When the electric drive motor V141 starts the combustion engine. 
* When the vehicle is being driven by the combustion engine. 
* When both power units drive the vehicle. 

The disengagement clutch K0 is disengaged when the vehicle is driven exclusively by the electric drive motor.

'''DQ380 and DQ381'''

The seven-speed DQ380 (prefix 0DE) appeared in 2015 for the Chinese market, i.e. in the VW Golf and VW Magotan. It is based on the DQ500, sharing many of its mechanical and electrical components like the mechatronic. It is lighter (85kg) and smaller, can handle torque up to 420Nm and is only available in front-wheel drive configuration. The DQ380 was produced in China. The addition of the seventh gear adds a 3gr/km of CO2 reduction compared to the DQ250.

The DQ380 was further developed into the DQ381 (prefix 0GC), to meet the requirements of the European market. It was introduced in 2017 and replaces the outgoing DQ250 worldwide. It saves up to 6gr/km of CO2 compared to the 0DE due to low friction bearings and seals and a new concept of its hydraulics. In contrary to the DQ380, which is front-wheel drive only, the DQ381 comes in both a front-wheel drive version DQ381-7F version and a DQ381-7A version, combined with a Haldex rear differential, to provide all-wheel drive. The only exception to this are cars with the electronic VAQ ('''V'''order '''A'''chse '''Q'''uersperre) differential; these front-wheel drive cars employ an all-wheel drive gearbox casing and differential to facilitate the VAQ system.