In article >,
Chris Bartram > wrote:

> A2, A3 and TT (and the Audi 50!) have transverse engines.

Because they're based on VWs.

> I think all
> the others have longitudinal. Most VWs have transverse engines: the
> modern exception being Mk1, 2 and 5 passats.

Because those were (are) based on Audis.

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