The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 22,000

€ 23,700

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D is 1.6 inches longer and 4.2 inches lower.
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
59.6
69.3
81.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
59.6 in
Height
63.8 in
102.4
167.1
101.5
165.5
167.1 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.47 %

General
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
E150
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
1AD-FTV
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
124 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
124 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
229 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
229 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
26.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
26.31 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
45 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
36 mpg
city
18 mpg
53 mpg
highway
30 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
657 mi
Range
241 mi
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
657 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.0 D-4D
107 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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