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| ×2018 Nissan Qashqai SL AWD | ×2018 Volkswagen Golf Highline (auto) | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$29,498 | CA$30,495 |
| Fees | CA$1,950 | CA$1,645 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$555/month | CA$574/month |
| Awards | - |  Best sport car under $50,000 of 2018, Best wagon under $50,000 of 2018 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | - |
| Power | 141 hp @ 6,000 rpm (105 kW) | - |
| Torque | 147 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm (199 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Atmospheric | - |
| Fuel | Regular | - |
| Transmission | N/A | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | N/A | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Category | Subcompact SUV | N/A |
| Assembly | Kyushu, JP | N/A |
| Generation | 2 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.0 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 7.5 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 8.3 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 662 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 196 g/km | 199 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard | N/A |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional | optional |
| Lane departure warning | optional | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional |
| Remote engine start | standard | N/A |
| GPS | standard | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Premium audio system | N/A | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45WR19 | P225/45HR17 |
| Rear tires | P225/45WR19 | P225/45HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | N/A | 4,257 mm (168″) |
| Width | 1,836 mm (72″) | 1,798 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,608 mm (63″) | 1,476 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,647 mm (104″) | 2,637 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,580 mm (62″) | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,580 mm (62″) | 1,519 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,549 kg (3,415 lb) | 1,362 kg (3,003 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 564 l and 1,509 l | between 493 l and 1,521 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.7 s | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | 182 km/h (113 mph) (estimated) | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | N/A | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 79% | 82% |
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