Audi and Volkswagen are not exactly the same. Some models have the same engine model and the same gearbox (dsg), but there are still differences in specific technical application adjustments. Some models use the same platform and engine. For example, the Golf and A3 have the same platform and the same engine, but the price is not much different. Audi, this brand is very valuable, but it is not as simple as taking a Volkswagen vehicle, modifying it casually, and selling it with the Audi logo on it. Therefore, Audi is not only ahead of Volkswagen in terms of materials and design, but the engine also uses more new technologies. Volkswagen engines have relatively fewer new technologies (the same engine has different high and low power), and the gearboxes are not exactly the same. Even though they both use dual-clutch gearboxes, there are still differences. It seems that the Volkswagen DSG incident has been aroused, but Audi has not heard about it! In this way, the two car grades are different, and the driving experience and riding comfort are also different in all aspects.

The most widely circulated story is the story of a4 and Magotan. Basically, except for the car logo, appearance and interior, everything else is the same. But in fact there is a big difference between the two. Everyone knows the Volkswagen platform. Magotan uses the MQB (no difference) platform with a transverse engine. This platform has spawned many models. Pineapple, Golf, Sagitar, Magotan, Tiguan L, Touron, Audi a3q2q3, etc.

The a4l uses the Volkswagen mlb platform. The representative models of this platform are a6l, a8l, q7, etc. The engine of this platform is mounted longitudinally. The advantage of longitudinal placement is that the center of gravity is rearward and the controllability is good. Four-wheel drive is available. And because the engine is installed longitudinally, there is more space for the front axle suspension, etc., so complex structures can be made to improve comfort. Therefore, the platform difference determines that the car positioning of the two brands is completely different. Both a4l and Magotan use ea888 engines, but there are still differences between the engines on Volkswagen and those on Audi. In addition to dual injection (lean combustion), Audi also has an additional AVS variable valve lift than Magotan, and the power is also a bit higher.

Although the Audi A3 engine, which is on the same platform as Volkswagen, is the same series of EA211 engines as the Volkswagen Jetta, there are still differences. The A3 is an EA211? 1.4TFSI engine, and the Jetta is an ordinary EA211 engine, with completely different power. The rumored A3 is a rebranded version of the Golf. The two have the same platform and the same engine, but the engine power is still different. Audi with the same engine model is tens of thousands more expensive, not several times more expensive.