Geartronic / powershift

TonyS40R · Jul 8th, 2014, 23:21

Hi guys.

Will be looking at getting a D3 or D5 V50 r-design auto on the very near future.
So... What is the difference between a Geartronic auto box and a powershift auto box.
Is there any real difference between the two different boxes. ?

Many Thanks.

Tony

SonyVaio · Jul 9th, 2014, 02:35

MASSIVE!

Geartronic is a real auto box that works in the traditional auto box way, getting on a bit now and newer cars have much better boxes.

PowerShift is basically a manual box with a double clutch with an in built automatic shifter. You really need to ensure this box is serviced 100% at the correct intervals too

Bot are expensive if they go wrong and it is hard to say which is the most reliable. Personally I would have the geartronic over the Ford powershift myself.

Daim · Jul 9th, 2014, 19:34

Another simple answer:

the Geartronic (torque converter) uses more fuel than the Powershift (automated, dual clutch manual).

The Powershift is the more "modern" transmission in terms of efficiency. The Geartronic is the more "comfortable" transmission. Though the 6 speed autobox on the D3 (not 2.0D!!!) and D4 is a great tranny. The 5 speed D5 auto is an outdated overloaded box from the late 90ies.

Jul 8th, 2014, 23:21	#1
TonyS40R New Member Last Online: May 4th, 2015 11:48 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Southampton	Geartronic / powershift Hi guys. Will be looking at getting a D3 or D5 V50 r-design auto on the very near future. So... What is the difference between a Geartronic auto box and a powershift auto box. Is there any real difference between the two different boxes. ? Many Thanks. Tony

Jul 9th, 2014, 19:34	#3
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Yesterday 19:48 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	Another simple answer: the Geartronic (torque converter) uses more fuel than the Powershift (automated, dual clutch manual). The Powershift is the more "modern" transmission in terms of efficiency. The Geartronic is the more "comfortable" transmission. Though the 6 speed autobox on the D3 (not 2.0D!!!) and D4 is a great tranny. The 5 speed D5 auto is an outdated overloaded box from the late 90ies. __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Jul 9th, 2014, 02:35	#2
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	MASSIVE! Geartronic is a real auto box that works in the traditional auto box way, getting on a bit now and newer cars have much better boxes. PowerShift is basically a manual box with a double clutch with an in built automatic shifter. You really need to ensure this box is serviced 100% at the correct intervals too Bot are expensive if they go wrong and it is hard to say which is the most reliable. Personally I would have the geartronic over the Ford powershift myself.

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