Let's consider that most if not all documented times have been taken directly from Skoda... if the misprint lies there, then all duplications will also contain the original error; unless they time them independently.
I do however agree that Hedges point is extremely valid, and is something that Berg touched on in his original post - it's simply that the DSG doesn't hit the specified MPH in 2nd gear.
A Pepsi challenge is in order.