| Add vehicles | 2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto Highline *Ltd Avail* | 2013 Audi A5 2dr Cpe Auto Premium Plus |
|---|---|---|
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$32,550 | CA$51,500 |
| Fees | CA$1,395 | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$612/month | CA$969/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2.5 l I-5 | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 170 hp @ 5,700 rpm (127 kW) | 211 hp @ 5,300 rpm (157 kW) |
| Torque | 177 lb·ft @ 4,250 rpm (240 N·m) | 258 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 4,200 rpm (350 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Regular | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.6 L/100km | 10.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 7.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 843 km | 735 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A | 200 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | N/A | optional |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | N/A | optional |
| Remote engine start | standard | N/A |
| GPS | standard | standard |
| 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 |
| Premium audio system | standard | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, multi-link |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/55HR17 | 245/40R18 |
| Rear tires | P215/55HR17 | 245/40R18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,869 mm (192″) | 4,625 mm (182″) |
| Width | 1,834 mm (72″) | 1,854 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,486 mm (59″) | 1,372 mm (54″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm (110″) | 2,751 mm (108″) |
| Front track | 1,577 mm (62″) | 1,590 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,549 mm (61″) | 1,577 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,509 kg (3,327 lb) | 1,565 kg (3,450 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 4 |
| Trunk | 430 l | 345 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) | 64 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 450 kg (992 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 | 4 years/80,000 km | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Interior | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 83% | 78% |
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