Is the VW DSG Gearbox better than Audis Multitronic?

[sparkythecat]

I'm in the market for a diesel estate car. I've been a BMW man for the past 13 years and will be stepping out of an E39 5 series touring. The natural progression would be into an E61, but they seem a bit overpriced, so I'm looking at other options and thought about an A6.

I'd really prefer an automatic, but from what I've read in these forums, Audis multitronic is perhaps best avoided.

The Passat TDI 170 would appear to tick most of the boxes, and I'll get a much younger car for my money than one with a blue and white propeller on it, so what is the VW DSG box like? Is it hewn from teutonic granite and guaranteed to last, or are there any issues of which I should be aware?

[kilarney]

I would do a search on VW DPF. I wouldnt buy any CVT based auto, BMW and Merc avoid them. I believe Audi Quattro autos use a conventional auto.

[V]

DPF would be my worry on the 170 PD TDI engined VAG cars if the car has lots of urban use

DSG is not CVT