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| ×2015 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sdn 2.0 TDI DSG Highline | ×2014 Ford Explorer 4WD 4dr Limited | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$35,570 | CA$44,899 |
| Fees | CA$1,605 | CA$1,650 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$670/month | CA$845/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 | 3.5 l V6 |
| Power | 150 hp @ 3,500 rpm (112 kW) | 290 hp @ 6,500 rpm (216 kW) |
| Torque | 236 lb·ft @ 1,750 – 3,000 rpm (320 N·m) | 255 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (346 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Diesel | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | 4x4 |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | SUV |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 7.9 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 5.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 6.9 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 1,014 km | 642 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 186 g/km | 251 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | N/A | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | N/A | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | N/A | optional |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Lane departure warning | N/A | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | N/A | optional |
| Remote engine start | standard | standard |
| GPS | standard | optional |
| 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 | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | N/A | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | N/A | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard | standard |
| 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 | P235/45HR18 | P255/50HR20 |
| Rear tires | P235/45HR18 | P255/50HR20 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,869 mm (192″) | N/A |
| Width | 1,834 mm (72″) | 2,004 mm (79″) |
| Height | 1,486 mm (59″) | 1,803 mm (71″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm (110″) | 2,860 mm (113″) |
| Front track | 1,577 mm (62″) | 1,702 mm (67″) |
| Rear track | 1,549 mm (61″) | 1,702 mm (67″) |
| Weight | 1,586 kg (3,497 lb) | 2,131 kg (4,698 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 7 |
| Trunk | 430 l | between 595 l and 2,285 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 450 kg (992 lb) | 907 kg (2,000 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 | 78% | 83% |
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