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| ×2015 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr 1.8 TSI Auto Highline | ×2014 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SE FWD | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$27,390 | CA$28,999 |
| Fees | CA$1,605 | CA$1,600 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | N/A |
| Monthly payments | CA$516/month | CA$546/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 1,8 l I-4 | 3,5 l V6 |
| Power | 170 hp @ 4,800 rpm (127 kW) | 288 hp @ 6,500 rpm (215 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 4,800 rpm (249 N·m) | 254 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (344 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.3 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 6.3 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 8.0 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 687 km | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 182 g/km | N/A |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | N/A |
| Heated front seats | standard | N/A |
| Smart key | standard | N/A |
| GPS | optional | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | N/A |
| Bluetooth audio | N/A | optional |
| Premium audio system | optional | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45HR17 | P235/60TR17 |
| Rear tires | P225/45HR17 | P235/60TR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,656 mm (183″) | 5,154 mm (203″) |
| Width | 1,778 mm (70″) | 1,935 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,453 mm (57″) | 1,542 mm (61″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,652 mm (104″) | 2,868 mm (113″) |
| Front track | 1,534 mm (60″) | 1,659 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,532 mm (60″) | 1,664 mm (66″) |
| Weight | 1,417 kg (3,124 lb) | 1,830 kg (4,034 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 445 l | 569 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) | 72 l (16 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | 454 kg (1,001 lb) |
| 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 | 4 years/80,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Reliability | ||
| Winter driving | ||
| Comfort | ||
| Average | 77% | 77% |
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