Randolph wrote:
>
> One difference is that whereas a manual transmission uses (I am sure you
> can find exceptions) a single dry plate clutch, the DSG uses two wet,
> multi-disk clutches. See illustration at
> http://www.moller.no/photoalbum/view/?size=org&id=1591

That helps to explain, I suppose wet clutches are less prone to
overheating and wear.
Tony