Fuel economy is excellent... most journeys average 45-50mpg for me.
Ride/Suspension I can't comment on first-hand as I have the Sport model which is set up slightly different.
DSG - some love it, some loathe it! Personally I think it's a fantastic gearbox that gives you the best of both worlds.... in heavy traffic or motorway, stick it in D and relax! On twisty roads, the paddles come into their own... a lot of fun! They're also really handy for dropping down a gear whilst in D.
At the end of the day though... it all comes down to personal preference. I suggest you test drive a manual if you can but expect you'll go for DSG in the end!
