A rear-view camera (also known as a back-up camera) provides a view of behind the vehicle, helping to prevent accidents. It is particularly useful in vehicles with large blind spots such as pickup trucks.
Hyundai Equus (2014)
62% have it
2. higher maximum torque
Torque is a measurement of an engine’s power, closely related to horsepower. More torque indicates a more powerful car, and is also a good indication of its acceleration.
376Nm
Tesla Roadster: 10000Nm
3. better fuel economy (city)
Fuel economy is a measurement of fuel efficiency, based on how far you can travel with a certain amount of petrol (gasoline). A lower fuel economy means the car will be cheaper to run.
16l/100 km
Honda Clarity Electric (2017): 1.87l/100 km
4. better fuel economy (highway)
Fuel economy is a measurement of fuel efficiency, based on how far you can travel with a certain amount of petrol (gasoline). A lower fuel economy means the car will be cheaper to run.
10.2l/100 km
Honda Clarity Electric (2017): 2.28l/100 km
5. more horsepower
Horsepower is the most common unit for measuring the power of an engine.
429hp
Opel VXR8 GTS (2014): 585hp
6. Has in-car system
An in-car system (eg. Ford SYNC, Apple CarPlay) gives you extra functionality, such as navigation, taking phone calls (when linked to your smartphone) and controlling music.
Hyundai Equus (2014)
64% have it
7. greater cargo volume
A larger cargo area is more practical as it allows you to transport more things.
473l
Tesla Model S 70 (2016): 894l
8. Has fully independent suspension
This allows all four wheels to move up and down independently, providing a smoother ride when, for example, going over bumps in the road.
Hyundai Equus (2014)
80% have it
9. Has rear-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive benefits from increased traction when accelerating, as the weight of the vehicle shifts to the rear over the drive wheels. The weight of the car is also more evenly distributed, resulting in improved handling.
Hyundai Equus (2014)
35% have it
10. more headroom (front)
More headroom in the front of the car makes for a more comfortable driving experience, and is especially important for taller people.
983mm
Volkswagen Jetta (2014): 1.08m
11. USB ports
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.
1
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell (2017): 2
12. height
1.49m
Audi S4 Premium Plus (2014): 1.41m
13. Has stolen vehicle tracking system
The vehicle has a tracking system that utilises GPS, allowing you to locate it in case it is stolen.
Hyundai Equus (2014)
23% have it
14. Has Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
An intake valve allows the air/fuel mixture to enter the combustion chamber. An engine with more valves tends to increase performance.
32
Rolls-Royce Ghost II (2014): 48
16. longer wheelbase
The wheelbase is the distance between the center of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase provides the car with more stability and a smoother ride (although a shorter wheelbase can provide more responsive handling).
3.04m
Rolls-Royce Phantom (2014): 3.57m
17. longer basic warranty (km)
The basic warranty of a car covers all aspects other than parts which are subject to normal wear and tear, such as windscreen wipers and brake pads. It lasts either a certain number of years or amount of kilometres driven.
96000km
Mitsubishi Lancer GT (2014): 96561km
18. Has a petrol (gasoline) engine
A petrol (gasoline) engine offers several advantages over diesel. For example the engines tend to be lighter and cheaper than their diesel counterparts. Petrol engines also tend to have higher horsepower, and the fuel is more readily available.
Hyundai Equus (2014)
83% have it
19. more headroom (rear)
More headroom in the rear of the car makes for a more comfortable passenger experience, and is especially important for taller people. It is also useful if you are transporting cargo in the rear of the vehicle.
958mm
Volkswagen Jetta (2014): 1.05m
20. smaller turn radius
The turn radius indicates the smallest circular turn a car can make. With a smaller turn radius it is easier to perform a U-turn in one attempt instead of having to reverse back and forth in order to turn around.
12m
Mitsubishi Lancer GT (2014): 10m
21. larger fuel tank
A larger fuel tank means that you have to stop to refill less often.
77l
Toyota Mirai (2017): 122.4l
22. Has ISOFIX/LATCH
ISOFIX (also known as LATCH) is a standard system of attachment points for child safety seats, allowing them to be fitted quickly and safely.
Hyundai Equus (2014)
90% have it
23. better fuel economy (combined)
Fuel economy is a measurement of fuel efficiency, based on how far you can travel with a certain amount of petrol (gasoline). A lower fuel economy means the car will be cheaper to run.
13l/100 km
Honda Clarity Electric (2017): 2.06l/100 km
24. more airbags
Airbags are designed to cushion occupants in the event of an impact. The standard number is around six as some cars now incorporate additional ones, such as knee airbags, side airbags and side curtain airbags.
9
Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC Sedan (2014): 11
25. longer drivetrain warranty (km)
The drivetrain warranty covers parts of the car such as the engine, transmission, driveshaft etc. This is usually longer than the basic warranty. It lasts either a certain number of years or amount of kilometres driven.