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| ×2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron Progressiv | ×2018 Audi A5 RS 5 Coupe | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$40,900 | CA$82,500 |
| Fees | CA$2,095 | CA$2,095 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$770/month | CA$1,553/month |
| Awards | - | Best convertible / roadster over $50,000 of 2018, Best coupe between $50,000 and $100,000 of 2018, Best luxury sedan between $50,000 and $100,000 of 2018, Best luxury sedan under $50,000 of 2018 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Combined power | 204 hp | - |
| Combined torque | 258 lb·ft | - |
| Engine | 1.4 l I-4 | 2.9 l V6 |
| Power | 150 hp @ 5,000 rpm (112 kW) | 444 hp @ 5,700 rpm (331 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 4,500 rpm (249 N·m) | 443 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 5,000 rpm (601 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Twin-turbo |
| Fuel | Regular | Premium |
| Engine | Electric | - |
| Power | 102 hp @ 2,000 rpm (76 kW) | - |
| Torque | 243 lb·ft @ 2,200 rpm (329 N·m) | - |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | N/A |
| Hybrid / Electric | ||
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) | - |
| Energy | 8.8 kWh | - |
| Voltage | N/A | - |
| Charging times |
| - |
| Cooling | N/A | - |
| Drivetrain structure | Parallel | - |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Wagon under $50,000 | Sports Car $50,000 - $100,000 |
| Assembly | Ingolstadt, DE | Ingolstadt, DE |
| Generation | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 6.8 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.0 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 6.5 L/100km (2.8 Lₑ/100km) | 11.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 615 km | 549 km |
| Electric autonomy | 26 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 93 g/km | 260 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | N/A | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | N/A | optional |
| Massage seats | N/A | standard |
| Head-up display | N/A | optional |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Lane departure warning | N/A | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | N/A | optional |
| GPS | optional | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available | available |
| Android Auto compatible | available | available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Premium audio system | N/A | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | N/A |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45HR17 | P265/35YR19 |
| Rear tires | P225/45HR17 | P265/35YR19 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,313 mm (170″) | 4,722 mm (186″) |
| Width | 1,786 mm (70″) | 1,862 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,425 mm (56″) | 1,361 mm (54″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm (104″) | 2,766 mm (109″) |
| Front track | 1,542 mm (61″) | N/A |
| Rear track | 1,514 mm (60″) | N/A |
| Weight | 1,640 kg (3,616 lb) | 1,655 kg (3,649 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 4 |
| Trunk | between 385 l and 954 l | 464 l |
| Fuel tank | 40 l (9 gal) | 61 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 s (manufacturer) | 3.9 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | 209 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) | 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | N/A | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 78% | 89% |
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