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| ×2019 McLaren 570S Spider | ×2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI (auto) | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$247,500 | CA$31,995 |
| Fees | CA$7,500 | CA$1,645 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$4,659/month | CA$602/month |
| Awards | - |  Best sport car under $50,000 of 2018, Best wagon under $50,000 of 2018 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 3,8 l V8 | - |
| Power | 562 hp @ 7,500 rpm (419 kW) | - |
| Torque | 443 lb·ft @ 5,000 – 6,500 rpm (601 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Turbocharged | - |
| Fuel | Premium | - |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Category | Exotic | N/A |
| Assembly | Woking, GB | N/A |
| Generation | 1 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 17.2 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 12.8 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 562 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 299 g/km | 200 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Heated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Lane departure warning | N/A | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | N/A | standard |
| CD player | N/A | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | standard |
| Sirius XM | N/A | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, double wishbones | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, double wishbones | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/35R19 | P225/45HR17 |
| Rear tires | P285/35R20 | P225/45HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 2 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,530 mm (178″) | 4,267 mm (168″) |
| Width | 2,045 mm (81″) | 1,798 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,202 mm (47″) | 1,468 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105″) | 2,631 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,673 mm (66″) | 1,539 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,618 mm (64″) | 1,516 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,503 kg (3,314 lb) | 1,419 kg (3,128 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 2 | 5 |
| Trunk | 150 l | between 493 l and 1,521 l |
| Fuel tank | 72 l (16 gal) | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 s (manufacturer) | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | 328 km/h (204 mph) (manufacturer) | N/A |
| Braking distance | 32 m (manufacturer) | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/unlimited | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 3 years/unlimited | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | ||
| Reliability | N/A | |
| Safety | ||
| Infotainment | ||
| Driving | ||
| Overall | ||
| Average | 79% | 82% |
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