Vehicle: 2005 Kia Sportage LX-V6 Price as tested: CDN$28300 Performance: The Sportage is powered by 2 engines. A 2.0L 4-cylinder which has 140 ponies and 136 lb/ft of torque, similar to the one used in Hyundai Elantra. Or the V6 in our tester, a 2.7L DOHC 24-valver with 173 horsepower and 178 lb/ft of torque. [...]
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A3 2.0T Sportback with DSG and premium pkg Price as tested: CDN$38600 Performance: The A3′s powerplants come in little spicy and extra spicy. Our tester is equipped with the “little spicy” 2.0L FSI turbocharged DOHC 16-valver that turns out 200 horses and 207 lb/ft of torque. Considered A3 weights at 1510 kg [...]
Vehicle: 2006 Audi A4 2.0T Multitronic sedan with convenience pkg, 17″ 5-spoke case alloy wheels with all-season tires, sunroof, rear side airbags and ski sack Price as tested: CDN$43090 Performance: This 2.0 liter turbocharged 20-valver with direct fuel injection is a combination of efficiency and performance. With 200hp and 207 lb/ft of torque, the performance [...]