The 6-speed preselective robotic transmission VW DQ400e or DSG6 0DD has been produced since 2014 and is installed on a number of hybrid models such as the Golf GTE, Passat GTE and Audi A3 e-tron. This gearbox is designed for transversely mounted engines up to 400 Nm of torque.
DSG family: DQ250, DQ400e, DQ200, DQ381, DQ500, DL382, DL501.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2014 |
| Type | robotic transmission |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.4 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 400 |
| Recommended oil | G 052 182 A2 |
| Oil capacity, liter | 7.3 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 6.0 |
| Maintenance | every 50 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 128 |
Gear ratios Volkswagen DQ400e
Using the example of a VW Golf 2021 with a 1.4 TSI eHybrid engine:
| Main | 3.750/2.885 |
| 1st | 3.500 |
| 2nd | 2.773 |
| 3rd | 1.852 |
| 4th | 1.020 |
| 5th | 0.923 |
| 6th | 0.840 |
| Reverse | 2.863 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Audi A3 3 (8V) in 2014 – 2018;
- Audi A3 4 (8Y) in 2020 – …;
- Audi Q3 2 (F3) in 2021 – …;
- Audi Q3 2 Sportback (F3) in 2021 – …;
- Seat Leon 4 (KL) in 2020 – …;
- Seat Tarraco 1 (KN) in 2021 – …;
- Skoda Kodiaq 2 (PS) in 2023 – …;
- Skoda Octavia 4 (NX) in 2020 – …;
- Skoda Superb 3 (3V) in 2019 – …;
- Volkswagen Golf 7 (5G) in 2014 – 2020;
- Volkswagen Golf 8 (CD) in 2020 – …;
- Volkswagen Passat B8 (3G) in 2015 – …;
- Volkswagen Tiguan 3 (CT) in 2023 – …
Disadvantages of the VW DQ400e gearbox
- In the early years of production, the robotic transmission often went into emergency mode due to various errors;
- Firmware updates usually didn’t help, and dealers replaced the mechatronics board under warranty;
- The mechatronics mesh filters often tore, and pieces of them blocked the valves;
- The K0 clutch shaft seal also wore out, causing a drop in pressure;
- After the 2019 update, such problems are almost never encountered;
- Now, most complaints on forums are related to electrical issues, such as sensor failure;
- The lubricant also needs to be updated frequently, otherwise the solenoids will become clogged with wear debris.
