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| ×2014 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr 2.0 TDI Man Trendline+ | ×2012 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$22,490 | CA$27,999 |
| Fees | CA$1,395 | CA$1,550 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$423/month | CA$527/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | 3,5 l V6 |
| Power | 140 hp @ 4,000 rpm (104 kW) | 263 hp @ 6,250 rpm (196 kW) |
| Torque | 236 lb·ft @ 1,750 – 2,500 rpm (320 N·m) | 249 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (338 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Diesel | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 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 | 6.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 4.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Combined | 5.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 948 km | 757 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A | 219 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Heated front seats | standard | 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 | optional | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | N/A |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P195/65HR15 | P235/60R17 |
| Rear tires | P195/65HR15 | P235/60R17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,628 mm (182″) | 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 | 1,542 mm (61″) | 1,659 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,539 mm (61″) | 1,664 mm (66″) |
| Weight | 1,272 kg (2,804 lb) | 1,821 kg (4,015 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 439 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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| Comfort | ||
| Average | 77% | 82% |
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