The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 18,500

€ 21,400

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D is 5 inches longer and 5.7 inches lower.
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.85 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
1ND-TV
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
89 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
151 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
151 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
31.58 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
59 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
579 mi
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
777 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
82.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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