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| ×2018 Subaru Impreza Sport-tech 5-door | ×2018 Volkswagen Golf Highline (auto) | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$29,495 | CA$30,495 |
| Fees | CA$1,625 | 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 H4 | - |
| Power | 152 hp @ 6,000 rpm (113 kW) | - |
| Torque | 145 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (197 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Atmospheric | - |
| Fuel | Regular | - |
| Transmission | N/A | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | N/A | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Category | Compact Car | N/A |
| Assembly | Lafayette, IN, US | N/A |
| Generation | 5 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 8.4 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 6.5 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 7.5 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 666 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 176 g/km | 199 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard | N/A |
| Smart key | N/A | standard |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Lane departure warning | N/A | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | N/A | optional |
| GPS | standard | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | available |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | N/A |
| Premium audio system | standard | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | N/A | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, short/long arm | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/40VR18 | P225/45HR17 |
| Rear tires | P225/40VR18 | P225/45HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,460 mm (176″) | 4,257 mm (168″) |
| Width | 1,775 mm (70″) | 1,798 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,481 mm (58″) | 1,476 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105″) | 2,637 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,539 mm (61″) | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,544 mm (61″) | 1,519 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,455 kg (3,208 lb) | 1,362 kg (3,003 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 589 l and 1,566 l | between 493 l and 1,521 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.1 s | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | 7.5 s | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | 42 m | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 83% | 82% |
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