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| ×2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD | ×2018 Volkswagen Golf Highline (auto) | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$48,485 | CA$30,495 |
| Fees | CA$1,785 | CA$1,645 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$913/month | CA$574/month |
| Awards | - |  Best sport car under $50,000 of 2018, Best wagon under $50,000 of 2018 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Combined power | N/A | - |
| Combined torque | N/A | - |
| Engine | 3,5 l V6 | - |
| Power | 231 hp @ 5,800 rpm (172 kW) | - |
| Torque | 215 lb·ft @ 4,800 rpm (292 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Atmospheric | - |
| Fuel | Regular | - |
| Engine | Electric | - |
| Power | 68 hp (51 kW) | - |
| Torque | 103 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (140 N·m) | - |
| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | ||
| Battery type | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) | - |
| Energy | 4.5 kWh | - |
| Voltage | 288 V | - |
| Charging times |
| - |
| Cooling | N/A | - |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A | - |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Mid-size SUV under $50,000 | N/A |
| Assembly | Princeton, IN, US | N/A |
| Generation | 3 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 8.6 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 8.5 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 764 km | - |
| Electric autonomy | N/A | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 198 g/km | 199 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Lane departure warning | N/A | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | N/A | optional |
| GPS | standard | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Premium audio system | N/A | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, short/long arm | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/55SR19 | P225/45HR17 |
| Rear tires | P245/55SR19 | P225/45HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 8 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | N/A | 4,257 mm (168″) |
| Width | 1,925 mm (76″) | 1,798 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,781 mm (70″) | 1,476 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,789 mm (110″) | 2,637 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,636 mm (64″) | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,631 mm (64″) | 1,519 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 2,190 kg (4,828 lb) | 1,362 kg (3,003 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 8 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 391 l and 2,356 l | between 493 l and 1,521 l |
| Fuel tank | 65 l (14 gal) | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 74% | 82% |
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