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| ×2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn (man) | ×2009 Lotus Elise SC | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$35,895 | N/A |
| Fees | CA$1,645 | N/A |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$676/month | CA$0/month |
| Awards |  Best sport car under $50,000 of 2018, Best wagon under $50,000 of 2018 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | - | 1,8 l I-4 |
| Power | - | 218 hp @ 8,000 rpm (163 kW) |
| Torque | - | 156 lb·ft @ 5,500 rpm (212 N·m) |
| Induction | - | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | - | Premium |
| Transmission | N/A | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Category | Sports Car under $50,000 | Sports Car $50,000 - $100,000 |
| Assembly | Puebla, MX | Hethel, GB |
| Generation | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | 11.8 L/100km |
| Highway | N/A | 9.0 L/100km |
| Combined | N/A | 10.5 L/100km |
| Autonomy | - | 380 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 199 g/km | N/A |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | N/A |
| Heated front seats | standard | N/A |
| Smart key | standard | N/A |
| Blindspot detection | optional | N/A |
| Lane departure warning | optional | N/A |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | N/A |
| GPS | standard | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | N/A |
| CD player | standard | N/A |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | rack and pinion, variable assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 10 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | N/A | independent, short/long arm |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc |
| Front tires | P225/40HR18 | P175/55R16 |
| Rear tires | P225/40HR18 | P225/45R17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | N/A |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,267 mm (168″) | 3,785 mm (149″) |
| Width | 1,798 mm (71″) | 1,720 mm (68″) |
| Height | 1,468 mm (58″) | 1,143 mm (45″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm (104″) | 2,301 mm (91″) |
| Front track | 1,539 mm (61″) | N/A |
| Rear track | 1,516 mm (60″) | N/A |
| Weight | 1,389 kg (3,062 lb) | 910 kg (2,006 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | N/A |
| Trunk | between 493 l and 1,521 l | 112 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) | 40 l (9 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 s | 4.6 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.9 s | N/A |
| Top speed | 246 km/h (153 mph) (estimated) | 241 km/h (150 mph) |
| Braking distance | 46 m | 34 m |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | ||
| Safety | ||
| Interior | N/A | |
| Reliability | ||
| Winter driving | N/A | N/A |
| Comfort | N/A | |
| Fuel economy | N/A | |
| Infotainment | N/A | |
| Overall | N/A | |
| Average | 82% | 52% |
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