What is the difference between 4motion and quattro

I can say that I haven't personally taken my b6 Passat 4motion out and pushed snow but the prior owner has. I have my mind set on an SUV I realize a wagon can accomodate same, but I've never been a wagon guy. On this forum I know there is a huge following, I am just not one of those guys.

I can understand wagons aren't for everyone just thought I would mention it as another option. Good luck with your search! Originally Posted by AlS6. Why not test drive a 4motion and take it to the mountains and compare. Tell the salesperson you are very serious about buying. I think my a4 qauttro does better in the snow than my r32 4motion did. IMO of course. Same tires? Originally Posted by A Brilliant 4. Originally Posted by JoshDub.

The same all seasons? Same tread depth? Those things can make a tremendous difference. Yeah it is nearly impossible to compare awd systems on different tires as they vary wildly. Yeah I know what you are saying. I'd love to be able to drive them back to back in the exact same conditions and same tires. I think I'd probably prefer haldex with a haldex controller. My Photo Gallery: 1. Vorsprung durch Technik. For my preference, I still like the Torsen in the B6 more.

A few weeks ago, we got hit with snow pretty good. I wanted to see how the cars would handle through the snow and ice and plowing through the occasional snow drifts. I took my 07 A3 out first, it did pretty well. After that, I took my 03 A4 Avant and drove the same route.

The A4 did the best, I would say the A3 and the S40 did pretty similar, maybe the S40 was a bit more stable. Would you otherwise rate the Mercedes 4Matic design as good as any system in dry weather, high traction operation?

The BMW xDrive does not have a center differential. For the Mercedes 4Matic, if the road surface is dry and has high traction, there is no need for the limited-slip feature to kick in. Mercedes 4matic uses a permanent front to rear split, whilst xdrive and quattro is on demand I think What advantages if any does Mercedes permanent setup have? VW GTI.

You must be logged in to post a comment. Monthly Surprise Subscription. Get our best car articles in your inbox, once per month. We promise we won't spam you! Like Our Facebook. Recent Posts. Recent Comments. Introduction The Audi Quattro system we are talking about here begins from the 4th generation Quattro, which was firstly introduced on the Audi B5 A4, back in Thank you kindly for your help!

Am really looking forward for your replies in order to make sure I make the correct choice when ordering! DW58 Go Kart Champion. Location Moray, NE Scotland. Haven't you already asked effectively the same question in this thread?

No offense Rob, in the indicated thread I was comparing it to the R. But plans have changed, budget has been recalculated and I have to go with a diesel. Would like to know the difference between 4Motion and Quattro, if any. I apologize for any confusion. Avanti Go Kart Champion. Location UK.

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