Is the Volkswagen Golf GTI four-wheel drive?

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DiGenesis
07/29/25 6:50pm
The Golf GTI is not four-wheel drive; it is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive vehicle. Front-engine, front-wheel drive means the engine is positioned at the front of the car, and the front wheels drive the entire vehicle. Four-wheel drive refers to a system where all four wheels operate independently during driving, providing higher cornering limits on the road and optimal power distribution to each wheel during high-speed turns. The Golf GTI is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 162 kW and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. The engine achieves its peak power at 4,500 to 6,200 rpm and its peak torque at 1,500 to 4,400 rpm. This engine features hybrid injection technology and uses an aluminum cylinder head with a cast iron cylinder block. Part-time four-wheel drive: Part-time four-wheel drive is a system where the driver can manually switch between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The driver can engage or disengage the transfer case to achieve two-wheel or four-wheel drive based on driving needs. Full-time four-wheel drive: Full-time four-wheel drive means that all four wheels of the vehicle are independently driven at all times during operation. This system requires the use of a central differential. Full-time four-wheel drive first appeared in Subaru vehicles. This four-wheel-drive mode significantly enhances the vehicle's off-road capability and handling performance.
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