FWD vs. RWD vs. AWD: Drivetrain layouts and what they mean ...

FWD and RWD vehicles follow the same principle as 2WD vehicles. All-wheel-drive (AWD) All-wheel-drive refers to when the engine of the car drives all four wheels, either permanently, or part-time.

AWD cost | Cars.com illustration by Paul Dolan All-wheel drive is great to have for winter in the snow belt or mountains, as well as for peace of mind in other traction-challenged driving ...

Explore the critical differences between FWD, RWD, 4WD, and AWD drivetrains in this comprehensive guide. This video breaks ...

When you think Subaru, you'll likely think all-wheel drive, which makes sense. However, there is one major exception to Subaru's lineup that's very different.

It's worth noting that the 2.5-liter AWD drivetrain weighs about the same as the Avalon's 3.5-liter front-drive setup, but here the gearing ends up 15 to 20 percent shorter than with the V-6 ...

It doesn't have physical torque vectoring like the 2022 Acura MDX and its fourth-gen SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) drivetrain. Still, Infiniti's active braking system enables better grip ...

A variety of factors mean that, in many settings, an AWD car can be less efficient than its two-wheel drive counterparts, but just how much excess fuel are you really burning with your AWD drivetrain?