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| ×2016 Tesla Model S 70D | ×2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Conv 2.5L Auto Highline *Ltd Avail* | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$93,300 | CA$32,390 |
| Fees | CA$1,300 | CA$1,395 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,756/month | CA$610/month |
| Awards |  Best electric vehicle of 2016, Best luxury sedan between $50,000 and $100,000 of 2016, Best luxury sedan over $100,000 of 2016 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Combined power | N/A | - |
| Combined torque | N/A | - |
| Engine | Electric | 2,5 l I-5 |
| Power | 259 hp @ 6,100 rpm (193 kW) | 170 hp @ 5,700 rpm (127 kW) |
| Torque | 243 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (329 N·m) | 177 lb·ft @ 4,250 rpm (240 N·m) |
| Induction | - | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | - | Regular |
| Engine | Electric | - |
| Power | 259 hp @ 6,100 rpm (193 kW) | - |
| Torque | 243 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (329 N·m) | - |
| Transmission | Single-speed | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | ||
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) | - |
| Energy | 70.0 kWh | - |
| Voltage | N/A | - |
| Charging times |
| - |
| Cooling | Liquid | - |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A | - |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Category | Electric, Luxury sedan $50,000 - $100,000 | N/A |
| Assembly | Fremont, CA, US | N/A |
| Generation | 1 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | 9.8 L/100km |
| Highway | N/A | 7.3 L/100km |
| Combined | N/A | 8.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | - | 632 km |
| Electric autonomy | 386 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km | N/A |
| Equipment | ||
| Heated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Smart key | N/A | standard |
| GPS | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | N/A | standard |
| CD player | N/A | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | N/A | optional |
| Premium audio system | N/A | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion, electronic variable assist | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, double wishbones | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/45R19 | P215/55HR17 |
| Rear tires | P245/45R19 | P215/55HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,970 mm (196″) | 4,277 mm (168″) |
| Width | 1,964 mm (77″) | 1,808 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,445 mm (57″) | 1,473 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,960 mm (117″) | 2,540 mm (100″) |
| Front track | 1,662 mm (65″) | 1,577 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,700 mm (67″) | 1,554 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 2,205 kg (4,861 lb) | 1,454 kg (3,206 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 4 |
| Trunk | 745 l | 201 l |
| Fuel tank | N/A | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.4 s (manufacturer) | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | 225 km/h (140 mph) (manufacturer) | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | N/A |
| 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 | 89% | 72% |
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