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| ×2018 Volkswagen Passat Highline VR6 | ×2017 Ford Escape FWD 4dr SE | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$37,795 | CA$27,599 |
| Fees | CA$1,725 | CA$1,790 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$712/month | CA$520/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | - | 1,5 l I-4 |
| Power | - | 179 hp @ 6,000 rpm (133 kW) |
| Torque | - | 177 lb·ft @ 2,500 rpm (240 N·m) |
| Induction | - | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | - | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | SUV |
| Category | Mid-size Sedan | N/A |
| Assembly | Chattanooga, TN, US | N/A |
| Generation | 1 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | 10.2 L/100km |
| Highway | N/A | 7.8 L/100km |
| Combined | N/A | 9.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | - | 681 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 246 g/km | 214 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard | N/A |
| Smart key | standard | N/A |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Lane departure warning | optional | N/A |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | N/A |
| Remote engine start | standard | optional |
| GPS | standard | optional |
| 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 | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/45HR18 | P235/55HR17 |
| Rear tires | P235/45HR18 | P235/55HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,874 mm (192″) | N/A |
| Width | 1,834 mm (72″) | 1,839 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,486 mm (59″) | 1,684 mm (66″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm (110″) | 2,690 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,577 mm (62″) | 1,562 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,549 mm (61″) | 1,565 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,620 kg (3,571 lb) | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 430 l | between 971 l and 1,920 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) | 62 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 450 kg (992 lb) | 907 kg (2,000 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 s (estimated) | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.8 s (estimated) | 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 | N/A | |
| Reliability | ||
| Safety | ||
| Infotainment | ||
| Driving | ||
| Overall | ||
| Average | 72% | 77% |
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