The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Toyota Auris 1.2 T (15 - 19)
€ 25,600
€ 22,700
€ 25,600
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 considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 5 inches shorter and 5.7 inches taller.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.77 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
8NR-FTS
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
114 hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
49 mpg
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
647 mi
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Toyota Auris 1.2 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 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
