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| ×2017 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sdn 1.8 TSI Auto Trendline+ | ×2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab Long Bed 2WD | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$25,745 | CA$61,945 |
| Fees | CA$1,725 | CA$1,895 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$1,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$485/month | CA$1,166/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 1,8 l I-4 | 5,7 l V8 |
| Power | 170 hp @ 4,800 rpm (127 kW) | 395 hp @ 5,600 rpm (295 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 4,800 rpm (249 N·m) | 410 lb·ft @ 3,950 rpm (556 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Pick-up |
| Category | N/A | Full-size Pick-Up |
| Assembly | N/A | Sterling Heights, MI, US |
| Generation | N/A | 5 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 10.1 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.0 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 804 km | 720 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 204 g/km | 320 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | N/A | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | N/A | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Smart key | N/A | standard |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Lane departure warning | N/A | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | N/A | optional |
| Remote engine start | N/A | standard |
| GPS | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | optional |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | available |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Premium audio system | N/A | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | rack and pinion |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 15 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/60TR16 | P275/65SR18 |
| Rear tires | P215/60TR16 | P275/65SR18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 6 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,874 mm (192″) | 6,142 mm (242″) |
| Width | 1,834 mm (72″) | 2,085 mm (82″) |
| Height | 1,486 mm (59″) | 1,966 mm (77″) |
| Box length | - | 1,939 mm (6′ 4″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm (110″) | 3,899 mm (154″) |
| Front track | 1,577 mm (62″) | N/A |
| Rear track | 1,549 mm (61″) | N/A |
| Weight | 1,480 kg (3,263 lb) | 2,297 kg (5,064 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 6 |
| Trunk | 430 l | 1,741 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) | 98 l (22 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 450 kg (992 lb) | 3,824 kg (8,430 lb) |
| 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 | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | N/A | |
| Reliability | N/A | |
| Safety | N/A | |
| Infotainment | N/A | |
| Driving | N/A | |
| Overall | N/A | |
| Average | 74% | N/A |
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