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| ×2012 Audi A3 4dr HB S tronic FrontTrak TDI Progressiv | ×2012 Ford Escape FWD 4dr Hybrid | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$37,100 | CA$38,599 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 | CA$1,550 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$698/month | CA$727/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Combined power | - | 177 hp |
| Combined torque | - | N/A |
| Engine | - | 2.5 l I-4 |
| Power | - | 155 hp @ 6,000 rpm (116 kW) |
| Torque | - | 136 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (184 N·m) |
| Induction | - | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | - | Regular |
| Engine | - | Electric |
| Power | - | 94 hp @ 5,000 rpm (70 kW) |
| Torque | - | N/A (N/A) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | ||
| Battery type | - | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) |
| Energy | - | N/A |
| Voltage | - | 330 V |
| Charging times | - |
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| Cooling | - | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | - | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Category | N/A | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid |
| Assembly | N/A | Kansas City, MO, US |
| Generation | N/A | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | 6.9 L/100km |
| Highway | N/A | 7.8 L/100km |
| Combined | N/A | 7.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | - | 780 km |
| Electric autonomy | - | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 157 g/km | 168 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | N/A | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard | N/A |
| Smart key | standard | N/A |
| Remote engine start | N/A | optional |
| GPS | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | optional |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional | N/A |
| Bluetooth audio | N/A | optional |
| Premium audio system | N/A | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Drum (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45YR17 | P235/70R16 |
| Rear tires | P225/45YR17 | P235/70R16 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,293 mm (169″) | 4,437 mm (175″) |
| Width | 1,994 mm (79″) | 1,806 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,422 mm (56″) | 1,720 mm (68″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm (101″) | 2,619 mm (103″) |
| Front track | 1,506 mm (59″) | 1,542 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,506 mm (59″) | 1,529 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,505 kg (3,318 lb) | 1,656 kg (3,651 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 351 l and 1,546 l | between 875 l and 1,880 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) | 57 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | 9.9 s |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | 45 m |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | N/A | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | ||
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| Reliability | ||
| Winter driving | ||
| Comfort | ||
| Average | 77% | 73% |
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