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| ×2017 Audi A3 S3 Technik | ×2016 Acura MDX Elite | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$50,700 | CA$65,250 |
| Fees | CA$2,095 | CA$2,045 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$954/month | CA$1,228/month |
| Awards |  Best sport car under $50,000 of 2017 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | 3,5 l V6 |
| Power | 292 hp @ 5,400 rpm (218 kW) | 290 hp @ 6,200 rpm (216 kW) |
| Torque | 280 lb·ft @ 1,900 – 5,300 rpm (380 N·m) | 267 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (362 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Premium | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | SUV |
| Category | Sports Car under $50,000 | N/A |
| Assembly | Győr, HU | N/A |
| Generation | 3 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 11.0 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 555 km | 685 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 232 g/km | 251 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | N/A | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | N/A | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Lane departure warning | optional | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | N/A |
| Remote engine start | N/A | standard |
| GPS | standard | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | available | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard | standard |
| 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 | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/40YR18 | P245/55HR19 |
| Rear tires | P225/40YR18 | P245/55HR19 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,468 mm (176″) | N/A |
| Width | 1,796 mm (71″) | 1,961 mm (77″) |
| Height | 1,392 mm (55″) | 1,717 mm (68″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm (104″) | 2,819 mm (111″) |
| Front track | 1,552 mm (61″) | 1,684 mm (66″) |
| Rear track | 1,527 mm (60″) | 1,684 mm (66″) |
| Weight | 1,570 kg (3,461 lb) | N/A |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 7 |
| Trunk | 348 l | between 447 l and 2,574 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) | 74 l (16 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 s (manufacturer) | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer) | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 80% | 74% |
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