2014 Ram 1500 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport // 2015 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Auto 2.0 TDI Highline comparison

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Add vehicles Share:	2014 Ram 1500 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport	2015 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Auto 2.0 TDI Highline	2014 Ford F-150 4WD Reg Cab 145" XL

	The Car Guide rating 80% Ram 1500 zone Ram dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 78% Volkswagen Golf zone Volkswagen dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 82% Ford F-150 zone Ford dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$42,795	CA$34,195	CA$32,099
Fees	CA$1,695	CA$1,605	CA$1,700
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$805/month	CA$643/month	CA$604/month
Powertrain
Engine	-	2,0 l I-4	3,7 l V6
Power	-	150 hp @ 3,500 rpm (112 kW)	302 hp @ 6,500 rpm (225 kW)
Torque	-	236 lb·ft @ 1,750 – 3,000 rpm (320 N·m)	278 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (377 N·m)
Induction	-	Turbocharged	Atmospheric
Fuel	-	Diesel	E85, Regular
Transmission	8-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	N/A	FWD	4x4
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	Pick-up	Wagon	Pick-up
Category	N/A	N/A	N/A
Assembly	N/A	N/A	N/A
Generation	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	N/A	7.5 L/100km	13.4 L/100km
Highway	N/A	5.6 L/100km	9.7 L/100km
Combined	N/A	6.6 L/100km	11.7 L/100km
Autonomy	-	757 km	1,162 km
CO₂ emissions	285 g/km	N/A	248 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	N/A	standard	N/A
Heated front seats	optional	standard	N/A
Heated steering wheel	optional	N/A	N/A
Smart key	optional	standard	N/A
Remote engine start	optional	N/A	N/A
GPS	optional	optional	N/A
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	standard	optional
CD player	optional	standard	optional
Apple CarPlay compatible	not available	not available	not available
Android Auto compatible	not available	not available	not available
Sirius XM	standard	standard	N/A
Bluetooth audio	standard	N/A	optional
Premium audio system	standard	optional	N/A
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	N/A	N/A	N/A
Turning diameter	12 m	11 m	14 m
Front suspension	N/A	independent, Macpherson strut	independent, short/long arm
Rear suspension	N/A	independent, torsion bars	leaf springs
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P275/60SR20	P225/45HR17	P235/75SR17
Rear tires	P275/60SR20	P225/45HR17	P235/75SR17
Safety
Seat belts	2	5	3
Dimensions / Weight
Length	5,309 mm (209″)	4,562 mm (180″)	5,888 mm (232″)
Width	2,017 mm (79″)	1,798 mm (71″)	2,012 mm (79″)
Height	1,930 mm (76″)	1,481 mm (58″)	1,930 mm (76″)
Box length	N/A	-	N/A
Wheelbase	3,048 mm (120″)	2,634 mm (104″)	3,683 mm (145″)
Front track	N/A	1,549 mm (61″)	N/A
Rear track	N/A	1,519 mm (60″)	N/A
Weight	2,283 kg (5,033 lb)	1,472 kg (3,245 lb)	2,265 kg (4,993 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	2	5	3
Trunk	1,628 l	between 861 l and 1,883 l	2,302 l
Fuel tank	98 l (22 gal)	50 l (11 gal)	136 l (30 gal)
Towing capacity	3,742 kg (8,250 lb)	N/A	2,948 kg (6,499 lb)
Performance
0-100 km/h	N/A	N/A	N/A
80-120 km/h	N/A	N/A	N/A
Top speed	N/A	N/A	N/A
Braking distance	N/A	N/A	N/A
Warranty
Base warranty	3 years/60,000 km	N/A	3 years/60,000 km
Powertrain warranty	5 years/100,000 km	N/A	5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Driving	8/10	8/10	8/10
Safety	8/10	8/10	8/10
Interior	8/10	8/10	8/10
Reliability	8/10	6/10	9/10
Winter driving	8/10	9/10	8/10
Comfort	8/10	8/10	8/10
Average	80%	78%	82%

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