The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 23,300

€ 23,900

€ 23,300
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 1.8 Hybrid is 2.8 inches longer and 6.3 inches lower.
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
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 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.18 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
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 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
22.78 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
65 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
67 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
526 mi
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
777 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
68.2 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 1.8 Hybrid
68.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
135 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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