How to reduce acceleration in a 118TSI

[Martin]

why not ? it what I have always done in DSG Golfs i have driven, if you want to take off slower, just lightly press the accelerator.

Yes - we all know that - we are talking about a wife who has little interest and affinity with cars
I know ladies that either can't shut the door or slam it - nothing in between
I can only assume the OP's wife has driven automatics with torque converters for many years and this has taught her to hit the throttle hard

It's also a credit to a basic car that it feels so zippy - the VW TSI/DSG is very practical and effective

[mfl]

I can only assume the OP's wife has driven automatics with torque converters for many years and this has taught her to hit the throttle hard

My point is that there is no difference driving a torque-convertor auto and a DSG at a basic level.

I understand what the OP was referring to, but you wouldn't get into a 6 cylinder or 8 cylinder auto either and just hit the throttle hard.

If you get something like the 'sprint- booster' to work in reverse that's one solution.