The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.6 Multidrive S (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 21,900
€ 25,600
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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
3265 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
476 lb
14.58 %
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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 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
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 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
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
21.45 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
526 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
545 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
108 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
108 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 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
1122 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
