The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 5-door 1.8 Hybrid (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 23,300

€ 22,700

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.8 Hybrid is 1.6 inches longer and 4.4 inches lower.
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.41 %

General
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
E150
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 BiFuel
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
134 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
22.7 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
62 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mpg
city
18 mpg
62 mpg
highway
30 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
736 mi
Range
241 mi
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
736 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
71.9 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 1.8 Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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