tdk320

get the audi, hands down

D5

Langan Audi in NY is VW/Audi/Porsche. So is Flynn in Pittsfield,MA. I think there are many others.

autumn

isn't jetta FWD? or is it?

ScottJ

Even though you can get a FWD to have the same F/R weight bias of 60%/40% that the Quattro has the center of gravity is still different because of the drivetrain layout.

This is the case with any transverse drivetrain and one reason I hate them.

daveak05

Uner same roof, or in a complex(auto mall)? That would be entirely different.

Otherwise, I stand corrected.

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autumn

i thought the new jetta had AWD with transverse setup :P thanks for the info!

D5

same roof. same service dept. you can buy a vw, audi, or porsche from the same salesman.

D5

the longitudinal layout forces WORSE weight distribution, as in that setup 100% of the engines mass has to be in completely in front of the front axle. Transvers allows a portion of the engine to be above/behind the front axle.

FWD has nothing to do with it... they are both FWD layouts (you can get a FWD A4, remember).

daveak05

Okay, well now I know, thx. You won't see it out here(Calif--SF area).

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JsprZ

If the A4 has CPO'd warranty, get that. Otherwise I can appreciate a car that's been properly broken in. Thus, the loaded Jetta.