What are the three major components of Volkswagen?
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Volkswagen's three major components are the engine, chassis, and transmission. Below is an introduction to these three components: Engine introduction: An engine is a machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy, used as a power generation device. It also refers to the entire machine, including the power unit, such as internal combustion engines (gasoline engines), external combustion engines (Stirling engines), steam engines, electric motors, etc. Chassis introduction: The chassis refers to the combination of the transmission system, running system, steering system, and braking system in a car. It supports and installs the car's engine and its various components and assemblies, forming the overall shape of the car, bearing the engine's power, and ensuring normal driving. Transmission introduction: The transmission mainly refers to the car's gearbox, which is divided into manual and automatic types. A manual transmission mainly consists of gears and shafts, generating speed and torque changes through different gear combinations. An automatic transmission (AT) consists of a torque converter, planetary gears, and a hydraulic control system.
I usually have more exposure to Volkswagen vehicles, where the three major components are the engine, transmission, and chassis. The most classic Volkswagen engines are the EA211/EA888 series—small in displacement but powerful and fuel-efficient. Many models use the in-house DSG dual-clutch transmission, which shifts crisply and smoothly, though you might occasionally feel a slight jerk in heavy city traffic. Chassis tuning is a strong suit of German cars, offering stable and solid handling, especially on highways where it provides a strong sense of security. Nowadays, many models like the Tiguan and Passat use the MQB platform, which offers strong parts commonality and easier maintenance.
Having driven Volkswagen cars for ten years, what impressed me most about the three major components is their reliability. Take the old Jetta's 1.6L engine for example - it could run 300,000 kilometers without major repairs. Although new models now use turbocharged engines, the third-generation EA888 has basically solved the oil burning issue. For the DQ200 dry dual-clutch transmission, extra attention is needed in stop-and-go traffic conditions. While worn suspension bushings are a common issue, replacing them restores that tight handling feel. German cars have very clear design logic in their three major components - with proper maintenance, they're exceptionally worry-free to own.
Volkswagen's three major components refer to the powertrain plus chassis architecture. The current engine lineup mainly features 1.4T and 2.0T turbocharged units, with conservative horsepower tuning but strong low-end torque. There are two types of dual-clutch transmissions - dry and wet, with the wet version being more stable but slightly less fuel-efficient. The chassis comes standard with MacPherson struts in front and multi-link suspension in the rear, tuned for firm handling which can feel bumpy over speed bumps, but provides excellent body roll control on mountain roads. The highlight is the MQB platform - models like the Golf and Sagitar share about 70% of chassis components.
