Jim 2 Posted September 11, 2004 Just something I was interested to know, if anyone knew the answer - why does VW use different 4WD systems on its cars (Haldex) rather than Audi's Quattro drivetrain - seeing VW and Audi share so much with each other, why isn't the Quattro system used on VW's cars? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capnahab 0 Posted September 11, 2004 Audi wouldn't let VW use the name Quattro so they had to use Synchro, thats about all I know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat_McCrotch 0 Posted September 11, 2004 Haldex is used on the TT and S3 as well :? and you'll probably find 90% of the 4motion drivetrain on VW's is the same as Quattro anyway :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 11, 2004 Isn't it down to the fact that the Haldex system is suitable for transverse mounted engines whilst the Quattro systemis for longnitudinal mounted engines Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoxyLaad 0 Posted September 11, 2004 I think thats definately the answer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Jet 1 Posted September 11, 2004 Audis quattro engines a mounted the other way too arnt they Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana Man 0 Posted September 11, 2004 thats what longditudal means nigel mounted front to back lengthways and transverse is left to right of the engine bay lengthways :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60Jet 1 Posted September 11, 2004 missed the other post somehow, long night last night, still suffering :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
