The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.2 T (15 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 22,700
€ 27,500
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Toyota Auris 1.2 T is 5 inches longer and 5.7 inches lower.
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.1
69.3
80.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
63.8 in
102.4
170.5
101.5
165.5
170.5 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.93 %
General
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
E180
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
8NR-FTS
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
114 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
136 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
27.56 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
542 mi
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
647 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
90.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
