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| ×2016 Ford Explorer 4WD 4dr Limited | ×2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2dr Cpe 2.0L TDI DSG Highline | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$48,899 | CA$28,025 |
| Fees | CA$1,690 | CA$1,395 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$1,000 | N/A |
| Monthly payments | CA$921/month | CA$528/month |
| 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 | 4x4 | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | Coupe |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 14.9 L/100km | N/A |
| Highway | 10.7 L/100km | N/A |
| Combined | 13.0 L/100km | N/A |
| Autonomy | 538 km | - |
| CO₂ emissions | 305 g/km | N/A |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard | N/A |
| Heated steering wheel | standard | N/A |
| Ventilated front seats | standard | N/A |
| Massage seats | optional | N/A |
| Smart key | standard | N/A |
| Blindspot detection | optional | N/A |
| Lane departure warning | optional | N/A |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | N/A |
| Remote engine start | standard | standard |
| GPS | N/A | 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 | optional |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard | N/A |
| Premium audio system | standard | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | rack and pinion with assist |
| 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 | P255/50HR20 | P215/55HR17 |
| Rear tires | P255/50HR20 | P215/55HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 7 | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | N/A | 4,277 mm (168″) |
| Width | N/A | 1,808 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,778 mm (70″) | 1,486 mm (59″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm (113″) | 2,537 mm (100″) |
| Front track | 1,702 mm (67″) | 1,580 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,702 mm (67″) | 1,547 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 2,100 kg (4,630 lb) | 1,414 kg (3,117 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 7 | 4 |
| Trunk | between 595 l and 2,285 l | 436 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 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 | ||
| Driving | ||
| Safety | ||
| Interior | N/A | |
| Reliability | ||
| Winter driving | N/A | |
| Comfort | N/A | |
| Fuel economy | N/A | |
| Infotainment | N/A | |
| Overall | N/A | |
| Average | 71% | 78% |
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