Volkswagen Tharu Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

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Quick notes on Volkswagen Tharu transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 7 DSG
    • Average acceleration: 8.3 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4700 rpm
    • Average torque: 273 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1473 kg / 3248 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2148 kg / 4736 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2018 Volkswagen Tharu through generations

  • 280TSI —7 DSG (250 Nm)
  • 330TSI —7 DSG (320 Nm)
  • R-Line 280TSI —7 DSG (250 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 280TSI 7 DSG—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 330TSI 7 DSG—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • R-Line 280TSI 7 DSG—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 280TSI 7 DSG—5000 rpm.
  • 330TSI 7 DSG—4100-6000 rpm.
  • R-Line 280TSI 7 DSG—5000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    280TSI Automatic 7 DSG Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 69%
    330TSI Automatic 7 DSG All wheel drive (4x4) 4100-6000 rpm. 96%
    R-Line 280TSI Automatic 7 DSG Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 280TSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DSG
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 330TSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DSG
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4100-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle R-Line 280TSI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DSG
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%