Why is there a hump in the rear of Volkswagen cars?
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Volkswagen cars have a hump in the rear to provide space for components such as the exhaust pipe, brake lines, and drive shaft, while maintaining the flatness of the chassis. The rear hump is a key feature distinguishing front-wheel-drive from rear-wheel-drive vehicles. Rear-wheel-drive cars typically have a more noticeable hump, whereas front-wheel-drive cars usually do not have one. Volkswagen is a German automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, producing models like the Beetle, Golf, Volkswagen CC, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Phaeton, and the SUV Tiguan. Taking the Golf as an example: it is a compact car equipped with a 1.2T turbocharged engine, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, delivering a maximum power of 85 kW and a maximum torque of 200 Nm.