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DSG or CVT?

In view of recent events and longer term issues, which is the best option between a Ford Focus sport and VW Golf, both automatic, CVT vs DSG?

In theory the DSG is a no-brainer, but it's different in practice because of the troubles that have plagued the DSG in all brands. The safe option is to go for the Focus; the riskier one is to go with the DSG. If it weren't for the well-documented reliability issues I would go for the DSG.

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