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| ×2017 Volkswagen Touareg AWD 4dr Sportline | ×2016 Ford Explorer 4WD 4dr XLT | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$51,960 | CA$40,999 |
| Fees | CA$1,795 | CA$1,690 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$1,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$978/month | CA$772/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 3.6 l V6 | 3.5 l V6 |
| Power | 280 hp @ 6,200 rpm (209 kW) | 290 hp @ 6,500 rpm (216 kW) |
| Torque | 266 lb·ft @ 3,000 – 4,000 rpm (361 N·m) | 255 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (346 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Premium | Regular |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4x4 |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | SUV |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 12.3 L/100km | 13.0 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 813 km | 538 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 287 g/km | 305 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Remote engine start | N/A | standard |
| GPS | standard | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | N/A | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/55HR18 | P245/60HR18 |
| Rear tires | P255/55HR18 | P245/60HR18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 1,941 mm (76″) | N/A |
| Height | 1,732 mm (68″) | 1,778 mm (70″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,893 mm (114″) | 2,865 mm (113″) |
| Front track | 1,656 mm (65″) | 1,702 mm (67″) |
| Rear track | 1,676 mm (66″) | 1,702 mm (67″) |
| Weight | N/A | 2,100 kg (4,630 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 7 |
| Trunk | between 909 l and 1,812 l | between 595 l and 2,285 l |
| Fuel tank | 100 l (22 gal) | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) | 907 kg (2,000 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 | N/A | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | ||
| Reliability | N/A | |
| Safety | ||
| Infotainment | ||
| Driving | ||
| Overall | ||
| Average | 75% | 71% |
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