Why no DSG on 170bhp diesel?

[Acer1751]

If Audi and VW offer it on the gearbox why can it be spec'd on the Leon?

I was told by the dealer that its too much power to put through the box ( I guess he meant torque!) so it would never happen. I asked him why VW and Audi offer it and he said the gearbox's are different.....any ideas?!

 

[Tam]

If Audi and VW offer it on the gearbox why can it be spec'd on the Leon?

I was told by the dealer that its too much power to put through the box ( I guess he meant torque!) so it would never happen. I asked him why VW and Audi offer it and he said the gearbox's are different.....any ideas?!

Standard dealer rubbish i see !

No one knows why TBH... although most people assume its because VW dont want Seat to have all their toys.

 

[hengel]

Volkswagen combines the DSG wilth the 170 HP TDi on the Golf. So its just marketing. I hope Seat gets the DSG transmission on the TDI 170 soon..

 

[WaveyDaveyGravy]

I'd imagine it's the same reason why they didn't do a 4WD Mk1 Leon - it starts to make the other brands in house look very expensive. Seat would probably love to put them together, but overall the group will probably make more cash on the Audi/VW versions. I believe it's the same with the Octavia VRS TDI.