The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 5-door 1.8 Hybrid (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 23,300

€ 21,200

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.8 Hybrid is 1.6 inches longer and 4.4 inches lower.
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
59.4
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
59.4 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 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.74 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
E150
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 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
22.7 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
62 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
736 mi
Range
579 mi
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
736 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
71.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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