What is the difference between the PQ35 platform and the MQB platform?
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MQB platform refers to Volkswagen Group's latest transverse engine modular platform; it can reduce costs and produce vehicles with various wheelbases on the same platform. PQ35 is a Volkswagen car platform, based on the fifth-generation Golf with a transverse engine, capable of expanding and developing various vehicle models. It belongs to the fifth-generation platform of Volkswagen Group's A-segment cars. The main differences between the PQ35 platform and the MQB platform are as follows: 1. Concept: Compared to PQ35, MQB takes the modular concept to the extreme. Vehicles from the MQB platform can share up to 60% of parts, significantly reducing the development costs of Volkswagen's new products and manufacturing costs in production, while also shortening the cycle of launching new vehicles. 2. Price: MQB lowers the price threshold.
The PQ35 platform and MQB platform are two chassis systems of the Volkswagen Group. PQ35 is an older platform introduced around 2003, used in compact cars like the Golf Mk5 and Touran. It is relatively fixed, with each component designed for specific models, making repairs sometimes more troublesome as parts can be harder to find. The chassis feels heavier, offering good stability but lacking flexibility. In contrast, MQB is a newer platform launched in 2012, featuring much stronger standardization and modularity. It allows for greater parts sharing, reduces overall weight, improves fuel efficiency and space utilization, and supports modern technologies like electrification equipment. Driving an MQB-based car, such as the Golf Mk7, you'll notice more agile cornering, easier handling, long-term fuel savings, and lower maintenance costs. PQ35 is like the dependable older generation, while MQB represents the smart new era, making Volkswagen's car production more efficient and economical, and also driving the development of more hybrid vehicles.
