1 hour ago, Berisford said:

It's true they aren't ACT engines, the Superb is a 2.0TSI and the Golf a 1.6TDI.

 

Yes, it is.

 

So Superb will probably have DQ381 7 speed wet clutch and Golf will have DQ200 7 speed dry clutch the same as the 1.5TSi.

 

It's quite possible that the DSG on the 1.5 ACT is attempting to stay in 2 cylinder mode as long as possible and 1500rpm on 2 cylinders is more economical than 1200rpm on 4 cylinders.

 

I'll do some tests on my late 23 plate 1.5TSi.  The change up points are higher than our 1.0TSi Fabia.

I think the 1.5 TSI Karoq DSG is great for relaxed economic motoring. My current avg is 51 Mpg on my 10 mile commute and around 55-60 Mpg on A road and motorway journey keeping up with free-flowing traffic. Generally it's a very smooth and quiet motor but a bit raucous when kicking-down under full acceleration. I find it's much safer and smoother to use the steering wheel paddles to drop a gear to overtake as kickdown is slow and can drop down 2 gears. It has sufficient torque in 6th or 7th year to build speed quickly  from around 50 Mph.

Eliminating hesitation begins by switching off the Stop/Start (nonsense) button.

 

ECO mode is also banned. Another killer option.

 

Next, make use of Sport mode to get that extra sharpness from standstill. And also improves response on the move.

A simple click of the gear selector lever.

 

Flicking the gear selector sideways to hold a gear longer also helps responsiveness at times.

 

I flip / flop all the time to suit the road conditions. And my mood. 
 

Auto this and auto that does not mean that the driver should abandon all responsibility for making best use of the vehicle.

 

Various other 21st century “safety features” might also be switched off.

Such as lane control, speed limit sign control, collision protection.

ACC also carries some nonsense behaviour.

 

Our Polo has ACC while I prefer my standard cruise control. It stays on till I tell it otherwise.

 

My wife and I have enjoyed DSG on 8 VAG vehicles since 2008 and I reckon we’ve got to grips with them.

 

I love DSG.