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| ×2018 Volkswagen Golf Trendline 3-door | ×2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$19,595 | CA$29,295 |
| Fees | CA$1,645 | CA$1,725 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$369/month | CA$551/month |
| Awards |  Best sport car under $50,000 of 2018, Best wagon under $50,000 of 2018 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | - | 2,5 l H4 |
| Power | - | 175 hp @ 5,800 rpm (130 kW) |
| Torque | - | 174 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (236 N·m) |
| Induction | - | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | - | Regular |
| Transmission | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | FWD | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Category | Compact Car | Wagon under $50,000 |
| Assembly | Puebla, MX | Lafayette, IN, US |
| Generation | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | 9.4 L/100km |
| Highway | N/A | 7.3 L/100km |
| Combined | N/A | 8.5 L/100km |
| Autonomy | - | 823 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 192 g/km | 198 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Heated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | available | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | 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 | independent, short/long arm |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P195/65HR15 | P225/65HR17 |
| Rear tires | P195/65HR15 | P225/65HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,257 mm (168″) | N/A |
| Width | 1,798 mm (71″) | 1,839 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,476 mm (58″) | 1,679 mm (66″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,637 mm (104″) | 2,746 mm (108″) |
| Front track | 1,549 mm (61″) | 1,570 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,519 mm (60″) | 1,580 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,336 kg (2,945 lb) | 1,656 kg (3,651 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 493 l and 1,521 l | between 1,005 l and 2,076 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | 1,224 kg (2,698 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.4 s (estimated) | 10.8 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.4 s (estimated) | 7.6 s |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | 41 m (estimated) | 43 m |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 82% | 78% |
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