The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.6 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 20,300
€ 23,900
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 2.8 inches longer and 6.3 inches lower.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.67 %
General
Toyota Auris 1.6
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
6-speed manual 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 turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
21.45 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
526 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
526 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
123.1 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
