The issue I have is the slooooow take-up from a standing start
My Passat doesn’t have this issue, that’s for sure. Only time is when the engine is cut out and doesn’t fire back up in time. Had that twice in 18 months (cos it’s only a certain quick stop->start scenario)
+1 2.0tdi Passat.
It does wallow a little if you get caught in second. Ime it only does that if you’re trying to creep it without stopping. It took me a few weeks driving to realise this was a shit tactic on a dsg. Either it’s clear and you go or you stop fully look, (stop/start) shove the throttle and go. Piece of piddle.
It’s not gearbox its technique.
I don’t say my 29r is crap because I have to use a bit more body English in tight singletrack than the 26r. It’s quicker but I had to change my technique for the inertia/handling difference.