E-tron Quattro vs. traditional AWD

Hand-of-the-Light · Sep 23, 2024

Before we got our first Audi, I was convinced that Quattro was the ultimate AWD system for slippery roads. Now that we have an e-tron, I'm wondering if the dual-motor setup is as effective as the traditional Quattro system.

We live in Canada and have always used winter tires, but with the advent of all-weather tires, I'm curious to know if the e-tron Quattro and 3PMS tires are sufficient for year-round driving. Has anyone else had experience with this?

PereZ · Sep 25, 2024

Hand-of-the-Light said:
Before we got our first Audi, I was convinced that Quattro was the ultimate AWD system for slippery roads. Now that we have an e-tron, I'm wondering if the dual-motor setup is as effective as the traditional Quattro system.

We live in Canada and have always used winter tires, but with the advent of all-weather tires, I'm curious to know if the e-tron Quattro and 3PMS tires are sufficient for year-round driving. Has anyone else had experience with this?

The e-tron’s dual-motor system handles slick roads pretty well, but it’s not exactly the same as the traditional Quattro. All-weather 3PMS tires are decent for mild winters, but if you’re dealing with harsh Canadian weather, winter tires are probably still your best option.

ErickStevens · Oct 1, 2024

The dual-motor Quattro system gives you excellent traction, often outdoing the classic Quattro when the roads get slick.

All-weather tires are solid for year-round cruising with the e-tron, but if you really want to tackle heavy snow and bone-chilling temps, go for those dedicated winter tires for the ultimate grip!

MrRogers · Oct 1, 2024

Quattro is, without a doubt, the ultimate AWD system out there! I've driven tons of luxury cars in crazy snow, and trust me, nothing beats it. Seriously, it just owns the road!

knightmare999 · Oct 2, 2024

No matter how advanced your AWD system is, it’s totally useless if you don’t have the right tire!

sebastiand'crab · Feb 12, 2025

Hand-of-the-Light said:
Before we got our first Audi, I was convinced that Quattro was the ultimate AWD system for slippery roads. Now that we have an e-tron, I'm wondering if the dual-motor setup is as effective as the traditional Quattro system.

We live in Canada and have always used winter tires, but with the advent of all-weather tires, I'm curious to know if the e-tron Quattro and 3PMS tires are sufficient for year-round driving. Has anyone else had experience with this?

I agree with @ErickStevens and @knightmare999. So, did you get those new tires? How do they feel on the road?