The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid (15 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 23,800

€ 23,400

€ 23,800
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 1.8 Hybrid is 5 inches longer and 5.7 inches lower.
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.1
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
58.1 in
Height
63.8 in
102.4
170.5
101.5
165.5
170.5 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.2 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
22.78 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
67 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
city
40 mpg
69 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
799 mi
Range
712 mi
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
799 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
66.3 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 1.8 Hybrid
66.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 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