The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Auris 5-door 2.2 D-CAT (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 27,700
€ 21,900
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6
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 1.6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.06 %
General
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf Plus 1.6
E150
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2AD-FHV
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
175 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf Plus 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
18.96 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
40 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
503 mi
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
579 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
121.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
