from cars.com: drivetrain All components that generate power and propel a vehicle The drivetrain, sometimes called the powertrain, includes every component in the chain from the engine to the drive wheels. The drivetrain’s three main segments are the engine, the transmission and the driveline. driveline The parts of the drivetrain excluding the engine and transmission Where the drivetrain includes everything in the chain from the engine to the drive wheels, the driveline consists of everything after the transmission — all driveshafts, axles, joints, differentials and wheels. Two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are different kinds of drivelines. Also note that "powertrain warranties" are common