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| ×2014 Ford Transit Connect 4dr Wgn XL w/Rear Liftgate | ×2017 Volkswagen Golf 4dr Auto 1.8 TSI Comfortline FWD | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$30,499 | CA$27,245 |
| Fees | CA$1,650 | CA$1,645 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$574/month | CA$513/month |
| Awards | - |  Best sedan and wagon under $50,000 of 2017 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,5 l I-4 | - |
| Power | 169 hp @ 6,000 rpm (126 kW) | - |
| Torque | 171 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (232 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Atmospheric | - |
| Fuel | Regular | - |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Minivan | Wagon |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 10.5 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 666 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 207 g/km | 192 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | N/A | optional |
| Heated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Smart key | N/A | standard |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | optional | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | available |
| Sirius XM | N/A | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | optional | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | N/A | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, torsion bars | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/55HR16 | P225/45HR17 |
| Rear tires | P215/55HR16 | P225/45HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 7 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | N/A | 4,562 mm (180″) |
| Width | 1,834 mm (72″) | 1,798 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,829 mm (72″) | 1,481 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,063 mm (121″) | 2,629 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,567 mm (62″) | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,567 mm (62″) | 1,519 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,805 kg (3,979 lb) | 1,415 kg (3,120 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 7 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 561 l and 2,951 l | between 861 l and 1,883 l |
| Fuel tank | 60 l (13 gal) | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | 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 | ||
| Driving | ||
| Safety | ||
| Interior | N/A | |
| Reliability | ||
| Winter driving | N/A | |
| Comfort | N/A | |
| Fuel economy | N/A | |
| Infotainment | N/A | |
| Overall | N/A | |
| Average | 72% | 79% |
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