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| ×2017 Acura TLX SH-AWD Elite | ×2016 Volkswagen Golf 5dr HB Man 1.8 TSI Comfortline | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$48,190 | CA$23,695 |
| Fees | CA$2,045 | CA$1,625 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$907/month | CA$446/month |
| Awards | - |  Best sport car under $50,000 of 2016 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 3.5 l V6 | - |
| Power | 290 hp @ 6,200 rpm (216 kW) | - |
| Torque | 267 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (362 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Atmospheric | - |
| Fuel | Premium | - |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 11.2 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 7.5 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 9.5 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 684 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 226 g/km | 187 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| GPS | standard | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard | optional |
| 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, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/50HR18 | P205/55HR16 |
| Rear tires | P225/50HR18 | P205/55HR16 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,831 mm (190″) | 4,255 mm (168″) |
| Width | 1,854 mm (73″) | 1,798 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,448 mm (57″) | 1,453 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,776 mm (109″) | 2,637 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,595 mm (63″) | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,603 mm (63″) | 1,519 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,717 kg (3,785 lb) | 1,344 kg (2,963 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 405 l | between 646 l and 1,492 l |
| Fuel tank | 65 l (14 gal) | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | 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 | 65% | 82% |
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