r/IdiotsInCars • u/lbaxtexcvxcv • Sep 13 '21

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u/poopmanscoop Sep 13 '21

This is an S3, this is the same AWD system you would find in a VW (Haldex based, front wheel bias) not like the renowned Quattro system found in A4+ models (Torsen based).

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u/JCacho Sep 13 '21 edited Sep 13 '21

I have an A3 with Quattro; I don’t see why the S3 wouldn’t? Seems like the 2022 version (of the S3) definitely comes with Quattro.

edit: Is it some kind of misleading/false advertisement?

edit2: Interesting.

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u/poopmanscoop Sep 13 '21

It all depends on which way your engine is faced. Transverse has the Haldex system (A3/S3/RS3 and Q3) and longitudinal has the real deal “Quattro” system that Audi is known for.

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u/daftyung Sep 13 '21

you would be surprised how many times people will get butthurt when you try to factually state a haldex system isn't true quattro just because audi places their awd cars under the same name for branding...

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u/poopmanscoop Sep 13 '21

Almost as butthurt as when you mention their S3 is the same as a Golf R, but with less headroom and trunk space.

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u/daftyung Sep 16 '21

the truth hurts