The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.6 (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 19,000
€ 27,500
€ 19,000
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 slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Toyota Auris 1.6 is 1.6 inches longer and 4.2 inches lower.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.93 %
General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
E150
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 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
22.89 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
542 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
518 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.6
125 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
