The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 18,600

€ 29,400

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D is 1.6 inches longer and 4.2 inches lower.
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
59.6
69.3
81.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.6 in
Height
63.8 in
102.4
167.1
101.5
165.5
167.1 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.73 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
E150
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1ND-TV
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
89 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
151 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
151 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
33.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
33.19 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
49 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
621 mi
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
712 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
113.1 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
98.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft