The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.6 Multidrive S (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 21,900

€ 22,700

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 BiFuel
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 BiFuel
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.52 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
E180
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
1ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
130 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.6
118 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
21.45 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
41 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
30 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
545 mi
Range
241 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
545 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
108 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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