The difference between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel-drive (4WD) is a topic of confusion for many car, truck, and SUV buyers. Both systems send power to the wheels where traction is needed most ...

Today, preference is shifting once again to AWD and 4WD due to consumer demand for SUVs and CUVs. Despite exhibiting worse fuel economy than FWD cars, AWD and 4WD benefit from greater traction and ...

Here's how all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) work, their pros and cons and when they're most useful. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

In 4WD cars, the drop in fuel economy can be as much as three mpg compared with 2WD models. Of course, these negatives can be offset by the positives of an AWD vehicle. For example, you might find ...

Whenever a new SUV/crossover is launched, one of the most pertinent questions everyone asks is whether the vehicle offers 4WD or AWD functionality or not. It should be noted that all-wheel drive ...

Off-roading? 4WD. Commuting to work in three inches of sleet? In that case, AWD is the hot setup. Back in the early days of the SUV, four-wheel traction meant 4-wheel drive. Most systems these ...

Before going into the automaker's 4x4 systems, we first have to highlight that 4WD is a different animal from AWD. Many automakers use said terms interchangeably because 4WD and AWD are both ...

Generally speaking, 4WD is selectable, and AWD is always active. The video brakes down the unique differences, how they're similar, as well as the advantages of each setup. What do you prefer?

When we talk about vehicles that can handle inclement weather or off-road use, many folks turn to cars with all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD, or sometimes 4×4). AWD is a system or ...