2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Highline 4MOTION (auto) // 2017 Ford Transit Connect XL w/Single Sliding Door comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 82% Volkswagen Golf zone Volkswagen dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 62% Ford Transit Connect zone Ford dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$33,895	CA$29,099
Fees	CA$1,645	CA$1,800
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$638/month	CA$547/month
Awards	Best sport car under $50,000 of 2018, Best wagon under $50,000 of 2018	-
Powertrain
Engine	-	2.5 l I-4
Power	-	169 hp @ 6,000 rpm (126 kW)
Torque	-	171 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (232 N·m)
Induction	-	Atmospheric
Fuel	-	Regular
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	N/A	FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	Wagon	Minivan
Category	N/A	N/A
Assembly	N/A	N/A
Generation	N/A	N/A
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	N/A	11.9 L/100km
Highway	N/A	8.7 L/100km
Combined	N/A	10.5 L/100km
Autonomy	-	571 km
CO₂ emissions	224 g/km	244 g/km
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	standard
CD player	standard	optional
Apple CarPlay compatible	standard	available
Android Auto compatible	standard	available
Sirius XM	standard	N/A
Bluetooth audio	N/A	optional
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	N/A	N/A
Turning diameter	11 m	12 m
Front suspension	independent, Macpherson strut	independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension	N/A	semi-independent, torsion beam
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P225/40HR18	P215/55HR16
Rear tires	P225/40HR18	P215/55HR16
Safety
Seat belts	5	2
Dimensions / Weight
Length	4,562 mm (180″)	4,818 mm (190″)
Width	1,798 mm (71″)	1,834 mm (72″)
Height	1,481 mm (58″)	1,849 mm (73″)
Wheelbase	2,629 mm (104″)	3,063 mm (121″)
Front track	1,549 mm (61″)	N/A
Rear track	1,519 mm (60″)	N/A
Weight	1,549 kg (3,415 lb)	1,623 kg (3,578 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	5	2
Trunk	between 861 l and 1,883 l	4,219 l
Fuel tank	55 l (12 gal)	60 l (13 gal)
Towing capacity	N/A	907 kg (2,000 lb)
Performance
0-100 km/h	N/A	N/A
80-120 km/h	N/A	N/A
Top speed	N/A	N/A
Braking distance	N/A	N/A
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
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	6/10	6/10
Reliability	4/10	N/A
Safety	8/10	7/10
Infotainment	7/10	7/10
Driving	9/10	5/10
Overall	9/10	6/10
Average	82%	62%

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