| Add vehicles | 2012 Ford Escape FWD 4dr Hybrid | 2012 Audi A3 4dr HB S tronic FrontTrak TDI Progressiv |
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$38,599 | CA$37,100 |
| Fees | CA$1,550 | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$726/month | CA$698/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 | CVT | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | ||
| Battery type | Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) | - |
| Energy | N/A | - |
| Voltage | 330 V | - |
| Charging times |
| - |
| Cooling | N/A | - |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A | - |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid | N/A |
| Assembly | Kansas City, MO, US | N/A |
| Generation | 2 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 6.9 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 7.3 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 780 km | - |
| Electric autonomy | N/A | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 168 g/km | 157 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | N/A |
| Heated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Smart key | N/A | standard |
| Remote engine start | optional | N/A |
| GPS | optional | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | optional | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | N/A | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | optional | N/A |
| Premium audio system | optional | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | N/A | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Drum (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/70R16 | P225/45YR17 |
| Rear tires | P235/70R16 | P225/45YR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,437 mm (175″) | 4,293 mm (169″) |
| Width | 1,806 mm (71″) | 1,994 mm (79″) |
| Height | 1,720 mm (68″) | 1,422 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm (103″) | 2,578 mm (101″) |
| Front track | 1,542 mm (61″) | 1,506 mm (59″) |
| Rear track | 1,529 mm (60″) | 1,506 mm (59″) |
| Weight | 1,656 kg (3,651 lb) | 1,505 kg (3,318 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 875 l and 1,880 l | between 351 l and 1,546 l |
| Fuel tank | 57 l (13 gal) | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.9 s | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | 7.7 s | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | 45 m | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 | 10/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 | 10/10 |
| Comfort | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Average | 73% | 77% |
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