The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Auris 1.6 MMT (10 - 13)
€ 23,000
€ 19,900
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 1.6 inches shorter and 4.2 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
59.6
69.3
81.1
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
63.8 in
Height
59.6 in
101.5
165.5
102.4
167.1
165.5 in
Length
167.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.56 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
1KP
Generation
E150
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
1ZR-FAE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
130 hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.6
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.89 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
22.89 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
37 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.6
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
542 mi
Toyota Auris 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft
