The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 26,900

€ 22,500

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 2.2 D-CAT is 1.6 inches longer and 4.6 inches lower.
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
59.3
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
59.3 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 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.05 %

General
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
E150
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2AD-FHV
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
175 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
18.96 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
40 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
670 mi
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
579 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
104.9 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
121.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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