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| ×2017 Ford Focus S Sedan | ×2017 Volkswagen Golf 3dr HB Man 1.8 TSI Trendline | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$17,398 | CA$19,195 |
| Fees | CA$1,750 | CA$1,645 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$328/month | CA$361/month |
| Awards |  Best sport car under $50,000 of 2017 | Best sedan and wagon under $50,000 of 2017 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | - |
| Power | 160 hp @ 6,500 rpm (119 kW) | - |
| Torque | 146 lb·ft @ 4,450 rpm (198 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Atmospheric | - |
| Fuel | E85, Regular | - |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Category | Compact Car | N/A |
| Assembly | Wayne, MI, US | N/A |
| Generation | 4 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.5 L/100km (13.0 Lₑ/100km) | N/A |
| Highway | 7.0 L/100km (10.0 Lₑ/100km) | N/A |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100km (11.0 Lₑ/100km) | N/A |
| Autonomy | 559 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 195 g/km | 190 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Remote engine start | optional | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available | available |
| Android Auto compatible | available | available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Drum (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 |
| Rear tires | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,534 mm (179″) | 4,255 mm (168″) |
| Width | 1,824 mm (72″) | 1,791 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,466 mm (58″) | 1,453 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm (104″) | 2,637 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,554 mm (61″) | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,534 mm (60″) | 1,519 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,331 kg (2,934 lb) | 1,316 kg (2,901 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 374 l | between 646 l and 1,492 l |
| Fuel tank | 47 l (10 gal) | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.3 s (estimated) | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | 6.3 s (estimated) | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | 44 m (estimated) | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 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 | 73% | 79% |
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