| Add vehicles | 2021 Audi A4 45 TFSI quattro Komfort | 2021 Audi A5 Sportback 45 TFSI Komfort | 2021 BMW 3 Series 330e |
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| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | CA$46,500 | CA$51,500 | CA$44,950 |
| Fees | CA$2,295 | CA$2,295 | CA$2,245 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$875/month | CA$969/month | CA$846/month |
| Awards | Best compact luxury car of 2021 | Best compact luxury car of 2021 | - |
| Powertrain | |||
| Combined power | - | - | 288 hp |
| Combined torque | - | - | 310 lb·ft |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | 2,0 l I-4 | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 261 hp @ 5,250 rpm (195 kW) | 261 hp @ 5,250 rpm (195 kW) | 181 hp @ 3,800 rpm (135 kW) |
| Torque | 273 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 4,500 rpm (370 N·m) | 273 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 4,500 rpm (370 N·m) | 258 lb·ft @ 1,450 – 3,600 rpm (350 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Premium | Premium | Premium |
| Engine | - | - | Electric |
| Power | - | - | 111 hp @ 3,170 rpm (83 kW) |
| Torque | - | - | 195 lb·ft @ 0 – 3,170 rpm (264 N·m) |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |||
| Battery type | - | - | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | - | - | 12.0 kWh |
| Voltage | - | - | 352 V |
| Charging times | - | - |
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| Cooling | - | - | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | - | - | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Category | Compact luxury car | Compact luxury car, Luxury sport car | Compact luxury car, Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Luxury sport car |
| Assembly | Ingolstadt, DE | Ingolstadt, DE | San Luis Potosí, MX |
| Generation | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |||
| City | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km (3.1 Lₑ/100km) |
| Autonomy | 659 km | 659 km | 476 km |
| Electric autonomy | - | - | 37 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 205 g/km | 205 g/km | 100 g/km |
| Equipment | |||
| Sunroof | standard | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard | optional |
| Heated rear seats | not available | not available | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available | standard | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | not available | not available | N/A |
| Massage seats | N/A | not available | N/A |
| Head-up display | not available | not available | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available | not available | not available |
| Smart key | standard | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard | standard | optional |
| Forward collision warning | standard | standard | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard | standard | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard | standard | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available | not available | optional |
| Remote engine start | standard | standard | standard |
| GPS | optional | optional | not available |
| Infotainment | |||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard | standard |
| Front USB ports | N/A | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | standard | N/A |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | N/A | N/A | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | optional | optional | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |||
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance | rack and pinion, electric assistance | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 12 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/40R18 | P255/35R19 | P225/45R18 |
| Rear tires | P245/40R18 | P255/35R19 | P225/45R18 |
| Safety | |||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |||
| Length | 4,762 mm (187″) | 4,757 mm (187″) | 4,717 mm (186″) |
| Width | 2,022 mm (80″) | 2,029 mm (80″) | 1,827 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,428 mm (56″) | 1,386 mm (55″) | 1,444 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm (111″) | 2,824 mm (111″) | 2,851 mm (112″) |
| Weight | 1,645 kg (3,627 lb) | 1,670 kg (3,682 lb) | 1,832 kg (4,039 lb) |
| Capacities | |||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 339 l | between 465 l and 1,280 l | 374 l |
| Fuel tank | 58 l (13 gal) | 58 l (13 gal) | 40 l (9 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended | not recommended | not recommended |
| Performance | |||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.5 s (manufacturer) | 5.6 s (manufacturer) | 5.9 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A | 5.1 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 209 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) | 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer) | 230 km/h (143 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | |||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |||
| Fuel economy | 8/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 84% | 84% | 79% |
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