I agree. At least tha seems to be the case here where inclimate weather exists.

A c2 is consitently less around this area. Perhaps because AWD 'seems' like a newer technology/advancement considering most car makers are going that way.

I don't know really but that was the case when I was looking on this side of the world.

From a standpoint of what I would have wanted, could have cared less. I drove a c2 in snow all of the time 4 years ago. 0 issues. Granted, I am talking 4-6 inches max. But no issues with good tires. BUT, no comparison to a c4 in snow-that is for sure. I might as well be in my Toyota 4x4 i.e. the c4 does VERY well in snow. Ideal for the North or out West.