We recently picked up a 2020 Ford Escape with the 8 speed, 2.0T and AWD. Similar power and weight specs to my Volvo T5e. It has paddles and a sport mode.
There is a massive difference in the way the two cars handle gearchanges and reaction to the paddle inputs. The Volvo is much more in line with the previous DCT cars that i have owned. Especially when it comes to up shifts. Downshifts are a bit slow and seem to unsettle the car more than a DCT would.
In comparison, the Escape has noticeable delay and lag. It doesn't matter if it is WOT or part throttle, the input to reaction time is too long. There is enough time to click the paddle and place you fingers back on the wheel before the gear changes. The Volvo is near instant.
To be honest, i cant recall how it was before the P* tune. I didnt have paddles in the car at that stage either, so not much good in relation to your exact question. I can say that as far as 8 speed transverse transmissions, i think this one does a pretty good job.
There is a massive difference in the way the two cars handle gearchanges and reaction to the paddle inputs. The Volvo is much more in line with the previous DCT cars that i have owned. Especially when it comes to up shifts. Downshifts are a bit slow and seem to unsettle the car more than a DCT would.
In comparison, the Escape has noticeable delay and lag. It doesn't matter if it is WOT or part throttle, the input to reaction time is too long. There is enough time to click the paddle and place you fingers back on the wheel before the gear changes. The Volvo is near instant.
To be honest, i cant recall how it was before the P* tune. I didnt have paddles in the car at that stage either, so not much good in relation to your exact question. I can say that as far as 8 speed transverse transmissions, i think this one does a pretty good job.
