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| ×2017 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SHO AWD | ×2018 Audi A5 S5 Progressiv Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$52,098 | CA$61,500 |
| Fees | CA$1,750 | CA$2,095 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$981/month | CA$1,158/month |
| Awards | - |  Best convertible / roadster over $50,000 of 2018, Best coupe between $50,000 and $100,000 of 2018, Best luxury sedan between $50,000 and $100,000 of 2018, Best luxury sedan under $50,000 of 2018 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 3.5 l V6 | - |
| Power | 365 hp @ 5,500 rpm (272 kW) | - |
| Torque | 350 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 5,000 rpm (475 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Turbocharged | - |
| Fuel | Premium | - |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Category | N/A | Sports Car $50,000 - $100,000 |
| Assembly | N/A | Ingolstadt, DE |
| Generation | N/A | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 14.7 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 12.5 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 576 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 293 g/km | 232 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | standard | N/A |
| Massage seats | N/A | standard |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Lane departure warning | optional | N/A |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | N/A |
| Remote engine start | standard | N/A |
| GPS | N/A | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | N/A |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available | available |
| Android Auto compatible | available | available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | N/A | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | N/A |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/45VR20 | P245/40YR18 |
| Rear tires | P245/45VR20 | P245/40YR18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 5,154 mm (203″) | N/A |
| Width | 1,935 mm (76″) | N/A |
| Height | 1,542 mm (61″) | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm (113″) | 2,751 mm (108″) |
| Front track | 1,659 mm (65″) | 1,588 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,664 mm (66″) | 1,575 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,969 kg (4,341 lb) | N/A |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 4 |
| Trunk | 569 l | N/A |
| Fuel tank | 72 l (16 gal) | 61 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | 4.7 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 71% | 89% |
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