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      03-20-2019, 12:53 PM   #63
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Originally Posted by mbanck View Post
OK, technical question: If it would be RWD, the engine would also have to be installed along the cardan tunnel, i.e. in the direction of travel and not orthogonal to it as with FWD?

I guess this would eat up a lot of space even if you'd restrict it to inline 4 so is one reason the FWD cars have more room?
Yes, absolutely. Especially because the transmission also eats up space. With a Haldex setup, you can run awd without intruding into the interior space of the cabin.

Like I said, my Mk7 GTI is shorter than an F20 but has quite a bit more interior volume.
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