2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr Auto Trendline // 2012 Audi A3 4dr HB S tronic FrontTrak TDI Progressiv comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 80% Volkswagen Tiguan zone Volkswagen dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 77% Audi A3 zone Audi dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 82% Audi A4 zone Audi dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$26,390	CA$37,100	CA$37,800
Fees	CA$1,610	CA$1,995	CA$1,995
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$496/month	CA$698/month	CA$711/month
Powertrain
Engine	2,0 l I-4	-	-
Power	200 hp @ 5,100 rpm (149 kW)	-	-
Torque	207 lb·ft @ 1,700 – 5,000 rpm (281 N·m)	-	-
Induction	Turbocharged	-	-
Fuel	Premium	-	-
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	SUV	Hatchback	Sedan
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	10.7 L/100km	N/A	N/A
Highway	8.0 L/100km	N/A	N/A
Combined	9.5 L/100km	N/A	N/A
Autonomy	673 km	-	-
CO₂ emissions	219 g/km	157 g/km	179 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	N/A	N/A	standard
Heated front seats	optional	standard	N/A
Smart key	N/A	standard	standard
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	standard	N/A
CD player	standard	standard	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	not available	not available	not available
Android Auto compatible	not available	not available	not available
Sirius XM	N/A	optional	N/A
Premium audio system	N/A	N/A	standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	N/A	rack and pinion with assist	rack and pinion with assist
Turning diameter	12 m	11 m	12 m
Front suspension	N/A	independent, Macpherson strut	N/A
Rear suspension	N/A	N/A	N/A
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	215/65R16	P225/45YR17	P225/50R17
Rear tires	215/65R16	P225/45YR17	P225/50R17
Safety
Seat belts	5	5	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	4,427 mm (174″)	4,293 mm (169″)	4,704 mm (185″)
Width	1,808 mm (71″)	1,994 mm (79″)	1,829 mm (72″)
Height	1,684 mm (66″)	1,422 mm (56″)	1,427 mm (56″)
Wheelbase	2,604 mm (103″)	2,578 mm (101″)	2,809 mm (111″)
Front track	1,570 mm (62″)	1,506 mm (59″)	1,565 mm (62″)
Rear track	1,570 mm (62″)	1,506 mm (59″)	1,552 mm (61″)
Weight	1,544 kg (3,404 lb)	1,505 kg (3,318 lb)	1,590 kg (3,505 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	5	5	5
Trunk	between 1,600 l and 2,299 l	between 351 l and 1,546 l	351 l
Fuel tank	64 l (14 gal)	55 l (12 gal)	64 l (14 gal)
Towing capacity	998 kg (2,200 lb)	N/A	N/A
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	4 years/80,000 km	N/A	4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty	5 years/100,000 km	N/A	4 years/80,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Driving	9/10	8/10	8/10
Safety	8/10	10/10	9/10
Interior	7/10	6/10	7/10
Reliability	7/10	6/10	8/10
Winter driving	9/10	10/10	9/10
Comfort	8/10	6/10	8/10
Average	80%	77%	82%

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