I know that the TSI powered vRS models have the electronic VAQ diffs in them, but I haven't found a single peep on whether or not the diesel models have it.

 

I haven't had a chance to test it out in a way to see if it has a VAQ diff either, or if its one tire fire all the way.

Welcome.

No VAQ so that means no need to have a VAQ service.

On 03/08/2023 at 16:56, toot said:

Welcome.

No VAQ so that means no need to have a VAQ service.

I see.

 

Guess it's down to the traction control to sort it out when flooring it out of a turn.

 

On a somewhat related note, would you happen to know if these TDI models come with XDS, or is that again a TSI vRS only option?

 

Thank you for the help!

All models should get XDS - it's a function of the ABS module which requires no additional hardware. At least based on the UK Nov 2017 brochure I have which lists XDS against the base S model.

 

The VAQ is only fitted to higher output engines and VAG believe the TDi vRS at 184p, it isn't sufficiently powerful enough to require one 

 

I'm pretty sure even the Golf GTi only got a VAQ as part of the optional performance pack.

& as well as XDS there is some with XDS+. 

(Mk2 Fabia vRS Twincharger / Polo GTI Twincharger has XDS,  Polo GTI 1.8 TSI got XDS+)

Edited 5 August, 20232 yr by toot