Is a AWD vehicle just as good as 4WD in getting you through heavy snow?
Unless you are driving off-road over boulders and through creek beds, AWD should be fine. It is a great drive system for cars. Take notice that most all cars are AWD and most trucks are 4WD and despite what the other two clowns said, there is a difference. If I were you, I’d try to recall other makes and models of cars that were in the same parking area or talk to your neighbors that park where you do and find out from them what kind of cars they drive and if they have had problems. Tire type and ground clearance will also be factors if the snow gets really deep and is not plowed or packed down. It bothers me when people give answers that are completely and utterly wrong. Charlie, you are wrong. Firebird you too are also wrong. Let’s get back to Yahoo Answers and NOT Yahoo Guesses. By giving wrong or bad information, you could cause damage or harm. The short of it is, you will be fine with AWD, but if you care to know the difference real between AWD and 4WD, then read on… AWD- Engine
