The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 23,600

€ 27,600

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 2.0 D-4D is 2.8 inches longer and 6.3 inches lower.
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.5 %

General
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
E180
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
1AD-FTV
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
122 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
122 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
25.2 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
55 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
670 mi
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
723 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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