Marley's Ghost

There probably is no difference.

ben721364

We agree? I'm puzzled by your statement that "...then again the VW in question is also not an A3." It isn't to the extent that the A3 shares it's platform with the Golf rather than the Jetta.

ggh

Regarding quattro awd. I live in rural Mt and get lots of snow. With winter tires, the a3 tdi does just fine with the electronci traction control. The only issue is ground clearance and a quattro does not solve that problem. I also have an allroad 4.2 quattro but under most winter conditions don't need all its capabilities.

ben721364

Thanks. I did not see that aerticle in the WSJ. I have a 2009 Jetta TDI with the dual clutch transmission. My experience differs from that of the WSJ writer. I wonder if perhaps his problem might stem from using "S" instead of "D" for parking lot maneuvers.

I have always been paetial to manual transmissions but this one changed my mind. I think it is the technology of today and beyond. Usage has gone far beyond Porsche and BMW. Even Hyundai just introduced one!

ben721364

The drivetrains are the samme but the platforms are different.