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Audi Quattros (A4, A6 etc.) and are they good in snowy weather?

Mayo Exile · 2009-12-21 22:23:26

Just wondering do any Audi Quattro (A4, A6 etc.) owners out there find the 4 wheel drive systems on these cars a big advantage in the current snowy/frosty weather? Just thought i'd post this thread as I have just seen a rwd beemer hopelessly floundering around in the snow on the BBC news!

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#52 24-12-2009 1:15pm

ToxicPaddy

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Matt Simis wrote: »

God no, try less than 5%. A 30% weight penalty would effectively remove any handling improvement as well as absolutely murder MPG.

A4 2.0 TFSI AWD - 1490kg
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=121407

A4 2.0 TFSI FWD - 1425kg
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=121660

I stand corrected

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#53 24-12-2009 1:16pm

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tossy wrote: »

quattro + Diesel = a good car to bring the cattle to the mart.

quattro + Petrol = A proper car

Ah I wouldnt sniff at a 3.0TDi Quattro if I was given the chance to get my hands on one.. And I dont go anywhere near cattle marts!!

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#54 24-12-2009 4:55pm

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Quattro\4WD is nice for moving off, but as pointed out makes no difference in braking ability. Start with good tyres and move from there. Drove through almost 1ft of snow this morning in a (correctly tyred) FWD car with no issues.

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