The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Auris 1.2 T Multidrive S (15 - 19)
€ 19,200
€ 24,300
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf Plus 1.4 is 5 inches shorter and 5.7 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.1
69.3
80.5
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
63.8 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
165.5
102.4
170.5
165.5 in
Length
170.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.79 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
1KP
Generation
E180
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
8NR-FTS
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
114 hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
105 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
51 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
675 mi
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Environmental Impact
125 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).
87.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
125 kWh
87.2 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
