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Automobile Journalists Association of Canada
2006: Best New Sports Sedan |
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Audi A4 |
BMW 3 Series |
Lexus IS |
Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan |
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Total Score - Team |
740.5 |
801.1 |
790.2 |
723.7 |
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Total Score - Individual |
730.0 |
868.7 |
793.3 |
728.0 |
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| Combined Overall Score* |
635.4 |
694.0 |
684.8 |
646.1 |
| (* factored for price) |
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3 |
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| Price as Tested (Average) |
$54,030 |
$57,200 |
$49,788 |
$35,495 |
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| Styling/Appearance: |
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Exterior |
7.2 |
8.1 |
8.4 |
6.9 |
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Interior |
7.5 |
8.0 |
8.5 |
6.7 |
| Quality |
8.2 |
8.4 |
8.5 |
7.1 |
| Occupant Environment: |
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Interior Volume (1) |
5.2 |
5.3 |
5.0 |
4.7 |
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Cargo Volume (2) |
2.5 |
2.1 |
2.5 |
2.1 |
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Driver Position & Ergonomics |
7.6 |
8.4 |
8.3 |
7.6 |
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Visibility |
7.6 |
7.9 |
7.9 |
8.0 |
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Passenger Comfort/Access |
7.4 |
7.8 |
7.9 |
7.1 |
| Noise/Vibration/Harshness |
7.7 |
8.1 |
8.5 |
6.6 |
| Performance: |
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Acceleration (3) |
8.1 |
8.8 |
9.2 |
9.2 |
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Throttle Response |
7.9 |
8.4 |
8.1 |
8.2 |
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Engine Smoothness/Refinement |
7.6 |
8.5 |
8.4 |
7.2 |
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Transmission/Drivetrain |
7.9 |
8.6 |
8.4 |
8.1 |
| Vehicle Dynamics: |
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Ride Comfort |
8.1 |
8.1 |
8.3 |
7.3 |
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Steering |
7.7 |
8.3 |
7.9 |
8.1 |
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Handling |
7.5 |
8.9 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
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Braking Feel & Effectiveness |
7.5 |
8.9 |
8.3 |
8.4 |
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Stopping Distance (4) |
8.0 |
9.5 |
8.0 |
7.0 |
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Fuel Economy (5) |
6.6 |
6.9 |
7.2 |
6.6 |
| Safety Features |
8.3 |
8.5 |
8.3 |
7.7 |
| Cargo Convenience |
7.7 |
7.7 |
7.3 |
6.7 |
| Environmental Responsibility |
5.7 |
5.7 |
5.8 |
5.5 |
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Audi A4 |
BMW 3 Series |
Lexus IS |
Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan |
| (1) Interior Volume (L) |
2551 |
2633 |
2500 |
2479 |
| (2) Cargo Volume (L) |
379 |
340 |
368 |
311 |
| (3) Acceleration:
0-100 km/h |
7.5 |
6.4 |
5.6 |
5.6 |
| Acceleration:
80-120 km/h |
6.0 |
5.0 |
4.7 |
4.5 |
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(4) Braking: 100-0 km/h (M) |
40.18 |
37.99 |
40.14 |
40.97 |
| (5) Fuel Consumption (L/100KM) |
10.4 |
9.5 |
9.4 |
10.3 |