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| ×2017 Ford Escape FWD 4dr SE | ×2017 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr 1.8 TSI Auto Highline | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$27,599 | CA$28,495 |
| Fees | CA$1,790 | CA$1,645 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$520/month | CA$536/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 1,5 l I-4 | 1,8 l I-4 |
| Power | 179 hp @ 6,000 rpm (133 kW) | 170 hp @ 4,800 rpm (127 kW) |
| Torque | 177 lb·ft @ 2,500 rpm (240 N·m) | 184 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 4,800 rpm (249 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | Sedan |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 681 km | 670 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 214 g/km | 193 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Smart key | N/A | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional | N/A |
| Adaptive cruise control | N/A | optional |
| Remote engine start | optional | N/A |
| GPS | optional | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available | available |
| Android Auto compatible | available | available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Premium audio system | N/A | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 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 | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/55HR17 | P225/45HR17 |
| Rear tires | P235/55HR17 | P225/45HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | N/A | 4,656 mm (183″) |
| Width | 1,839 mm (72″) | 1,778 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,684 mm (66″) | 1,453 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm (106″) | 2,652 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,562 mm (61″) | 1,534 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,565 mm (62″) | 1,532 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,588 kg (3,501 lb) | 1,441 kg (3,177 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 971 l and 1,920 l | 445 l |
| Fuel tank | 62 l (14 gal) | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 907 kg (2,000 lb) | 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 | 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 | 77% | 74% |
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