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| ×2016 Ford Explorer FWD 4dr XLT | ×2016 Volkswagen Golf 5dr HB DSG Performance | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$37,999 | CA$39,495 |
| Fees | CA$1,690 | CA$1,625 |
| Gas guzzler tax | N/A | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$715/month | CA$744/month |
| Awards | - |  Best sport car under $50,000 of 2016 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 3.5 l V6 | - |
| Power | 290 hp @ 6,500 rpm (216 kW) | - |
| Torque | 255 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (346 N·m) | - |
| Induction | Atmospheric | - |
| Fuel | Regular | - |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | N/A |
| Highway | N/A | N/A |
| Combined | N/A | N/A |
| Autonomy | N/A | - |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A | 198 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional | N/A |
| Remote engine start | standard | N/A |
| GPS | optional | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard | N/A |
| 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 | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/60HR18 | P225/40HR18 |
| Rear tires | P245/60HR18 | P225/40HR18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 7 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | N/A | 4,267 mm (168″) |
| Width | N/A | 1,798 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,778 mm (70″) | 1,443 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm (113″) | 2,631 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,702 mm (67″) | 1,539 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,702 mm (67″) | 1,516 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 2,015 kg (4,442 lb) | 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 7 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 595 l and 2,285 l | between 646 l and 1,492 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) | 50 l (11 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 | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Reliability | ||
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 71% | 82% |
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