The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.6 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 20,300
€ 23,400
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 is 2.8 inches longer and 6.3 inches lower.
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.52 %
General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
E180
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
21.45 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
712 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
526 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
111.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
