The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
€ 17,900

€ 23,700

€ 17,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.4 D-4D is 2.8 inches longer and 6.3 inches lower.
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57.5
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
57.5 in
Height
63.8 in
102.4
168.3
101.5
165.5
168.3 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.17 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
E180
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
1ND-TV
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
89 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
151 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
151 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
31.46 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
56 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
455 mi
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
739 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
142.1 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
86.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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